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A series of public programs, workshops, and events hosted by Parsons School of Design to explore current and future notions of luxury.

Alongside actress and activist Rosario Dawson, Abrima is the co-founder of Studio One Eighty-Nine, an artisan produced fashion lifestyle brand and social enterprise that has recently won the prestigious CFDA Lexus Fashion Initiative for Sustainability. The brand is made in Africa and produces African and African-inspired content and clothing, working with artisanal communities that specialize in various traditional craftsmanship techniques. Studio 189 focuses on empowerment, creating jobs and supporting education and skills training.

Presented by Parsons School of Design Strategies and Parsons School of Fashion.