My dad was always so strict that I was scared to speak to him. Haitian parents are very, 'This is adults' business;… — Kerby Jean-Raymond Always Copy Share Image
Think about how much fashion profits from black culture and how underrepresented we are in the industry. If you insist on using… — Kerby Jean-Raymond Black culture Copy Share Image
I wanted to be a sneaker designer since I was 10; it was my dream to work at Nike and design signature… — Kerby Jean-Raymond Design Copy Share Image
If you put the collections together, whether it's Rick Owens, Alexander Wang, or whomever, sometimes they do streetwear, but they're never called… — Kerby Jean-Raymond Feel Copy Share Image
I want to be fashion's Erykah Badu. What I admire about her is her timelessness and her fearless approach. — Kerby Jean-Raymond Admire Copy Share Image
In September of 2015, I did the unthinkable: I used my second-ever runway show to bring awareness to the Black Lives Matter… — Kerby Jean-Raymond Awareness Copy Share Image
Systemically, there hasn't been an oppression more overt and long-lasting than economic oppression against black people and minorities in this country. — Kerby Jean-Raymond Black Copy Share Image
All my collections are based on something I like or something I'm dealing with. They are always deeply personal. — Kerby Jean-Raymond Always Copy Share Image
The work of black creatives seems to always get undermined in one way or another, and that's what this new generation is… — Kerby Jean-Raymond Always Copy Share Image
In my shows, I always try to incorporate music because it's the most natural way to set a tone. So if I… — Kerby Jean-Raymond Greed Copy Share Image
I design for social media. My customer reads blogs, is on social media, so I design with contrast in mind. An all-black… — Kerby Jean-Raymond Design Copy Share Image
I came back from Standing Rock, and one of the things that struck me was their respect for elders. It was something… — Kerby Jean-Raymond Aging Copy Share Image
We're constantly having to go head-to-head with the Bernie Madoffs of the world who just want more and more money. — Kerby Jean-Raymond Go Copy Share Image
My earliest memories of defying my parents were through music. I remember rap being banned in my house, and then getting a… — Kerby Jean-Raymond Memories Copy Share Image
My dad used to give me old electrical equipment that didn't work anymore, and I'd put things together. I think that's why… — Kerby Jean-Raymond Belong Copy Share Image
Nobody can shut the door in your face if you own the door. — Kerby Jean-Raymond Door Copy Share Image
All clothes are worn on the street, but 'streetwear' had once described T-shirt brands and skate-inspired brands, and now it's just a… — Kerby Jean-Raymond Clothes Copy Share Image
We need to think forward and keep making America greater. Not that old America, again. — Kerby Jean-Raymond Again Copy Share Image
I grew up in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. At the time I was growing up with my father - before it was gentrified… — Kerby Jean-Raymond Culture Copy Share Image
If you're on the fence about speaking your truth or sharing your world with a greater audience, don't be. We need each… — Kerby Jean-Raymond Audience Copy Share Image
I don't know which was the first love - music or fashion. — Kerby Jean-Raymond Fashion Copy Share Image
A president's power is limited. We need to vote down the ballot as well, from your councilman all the way up to… — Kerby Jean-Raymond Power Copy Share Image
