The Storied Life

We're chatting with Theresa Ebagua, a Nigerian-born, L.A. and London-based luxury footwear designer. In 2012, Theresa's vision for luxury footwear inspired by her African heritage was brought to life—and Chelsea Paris was born. Named for her daughters, Chelsea and Paris, the brand is the embodiment of diverse creativity, global perspective, and timeless luxury. European craftsmanship and sustainable design practices are seamlessly fused with Theresa’s African-inspired designs, colors, and prints. Chelsea Paris shoes are designed for conscientious free spirits who refuse to compromise. The brand has been worn by Beyoncé, Lupita Nyong'o, Selena Gomez, Zendaya, and most recently Abby Phillips of CNN.

We’re chatting with Kristin and Kofi Essel, New York-based luxury jewelry designers and founders of Third Crown, a collection of gender-neutral, everyday statement jewelry that celebrates their mutual fascination with structure, architectural lines, and bold accents. Since their debut, Third Crown has been rapidly growing in popularity. We’re discussing everything from how they met, to catching the attention of Beyoncé and Solange and their thoughts on reframing luxury around Black identity and artistry.

Chatting with Undra Duncan, a Brooklyn-based fashion designer who is redefining women's workwear as the founder and creative director of Undra Celeste New York. As a modern women's wear designer, Undra Celeste's goal is to empower multicultural women to show up to work feeling like their authentic selves exuding confidence by providing modern, fun, and bold workwear.

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Chatting with Amber Tolliver, a veteran fashion model and the founder of Liberté, a size-inclusive lingerie brand for sizes 32C-38H, featured in Glamour Magazine and Refinery29. 

Chatting with Peggy Li, who is a designer of handmade jewelry worn on TV shows like Riverdale, The Bold Type, and The Bachelorette.