Fashion firsts are rare. They arrive loudly, often too late, and yet they still feel monumental when they do. Grace Wales Bonner’s appointment as the first Black woman to helm a luxury fashion house - ever - is one of those moments that stops you in your tracks - yes, it’s a beautiful moment, but the weight of it is immense.

As a Black woman from South London, like Grace, this news feels historically momentous - a mirror of possibility, proof that greatness cannot be ignored. At the same time, it makes me wonder: why has it taken this long? None of this should feel historic. It’s 2025; there shouldn’t still be a 'first Black anything,' especially in an industry with such a vast pool of talent and global influence. ©@walesbonner

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