THE DESIGNER WHO WON'T PLAY THE GAME
- De-fynit
- 1 day ago
- 6 min read
On Hard Work, Cultural Pride, and Refusing to Exploit
She'll tell you straight: the fashion industry is harsh and cruel. It's also, she believes, one of the few places where a person of color can actually get ahead if they're willing to build it themselves.
Pvshkin-a didn't dream of fashion as a child. She wanted to be a nurse. But growing up surrounded by the industry through her mother, with roots in both Botswana and Jamaica, she discovered something more compelling: the freedom that comes from creating on your own terms. Now, she's using that inheritance the work ethic, the cultural pride, the refusal to accept exploitation to build a brand that's as uncompromising as she is.
We sat down with her to talk about the real cost of fast fashion, the rookie mistakes that teach you the most, and why your personal style matters more than you think.
"I Got Tired of Working for People"
