My Designs in Paris

Last week, I found myself standing on the cobbled streets of Paris, heart pounding and eyes wide, not just as a tourist or spectator, but as a designer with work on display. It wasn’t one of the massive runway spectacles that flood Instagram every March—but to me, it was monumental. My designs were featured in a small, independent fashion show during Paris Fashion Week, and the feeling was nothing short of surreal.

The show was tucked into a cozy industrial space in the 11th arrondissement, where spotlights bounced off exposed brick and racks of carefully curated garments. There was no over-the-top glitz, just raw creativity and intention—which made it the perfect setting for Prophet Envoy, the brand I design for. The brand creates clothing and textiles that spotlight revolutionary Black figures and stories, grounding style in purpose and memory.

Seeing my pieces—some from our tapestry collection, others reworked into wearable formats—on models walking the runway, I felt a quiet joy. People took notice. Not just of the colors and prints, but of the story behind them. I overheard someone whisper, “It feels like a message,” and that’s exactly what Prophet Envoy aims to be: a messenger of stories, strength, and spirit.

After the show, I spoke with attendees from all over the world—some buyers, some artists, some just curious wanderers. The energy was intimate but charged. I left feeling seen, not just as a designer, but as someone offering something meaningful.

Paris is a city that wears its history loudly—but that night, in that small space, I felt like Prophet Envoy added something new to the narrative.