The Upgrade co-hosts Amira Hashish and Fleur Rollet-Manus are West Hollywood bound for a special dinner party and live panel recording with a glittering audience. In partnership with Visit California and joined by a panel of LA's finest creatives, they're celebrating the diverse, artistic landscape of the Golden State. Join Amira as she chats to fashion pioneer James Flemons of PHLEMUNS; House of Aama mother/daughter design duo Rebecca Henry and Akua Shabaka; Danny Guerrero from The Culturist Group and the founder of West Hollywood’s stylish new boutique hotel Short Stories, Leo Grifka.
Tune in as @PHLEMUNS founder James Flemons unveils why Los Angeles has the most liberating landscape in the US for launching a relevant fashion brand, while mother/daughter design duo Rebecca Henry and Akua Shabaka of @houseofaama discuss the Black experience that is conveyed in their timeless garments. @theculturistgroup founder Danny Guerrero explores his pathway to inclusive, culture-forward communications in the travel world and @shortstorieshotels owner Leo Grifka outlines his vision for the hotel world.
In partnership with Visit California, this episode was recorded live at a dinner party, produced by creative studio Rapport and hosted at Short Stories Hotel, with some of the greatest creative minds from the Golden State in attendance.
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