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Welcome back to our Emerging Series – where we highlight emerging fashion creatives in hopes that through this series, the support of our community and ecosystem grows for Black fashion. Today, we introduce to you to Milk & Textiles from Miami, Florida!
Milk and Textiles is a sustainable babywear brand based in Miami, Florida. We handcraft baby slippers and apparel from scrap materials, organic yarns, and novelty fabrics, inspired by beach lifestyle and heritage fashion. Our mission is to creatively adorn children with apparel that promotes soft sustainability and individuality. We aim to serve fashion-forward parents who value originality and environmental responsibility.
Advisor.: “What made you choose fashion, or did it choose you?”
Shakitah: “Fashion has always been around me being around my mom and her wardrobe. I also read a lot of magazines when I was younger. And always creating things with my hands.”
Advisor.: “What’s the gap you’re filling in the industry?”
Shakitah: “Baby and children’s footwear, luxury sandals.”
Advisor.: “How does your identity influence your work?”
Shakitah: “Living in a tropical environment in Miami where image is everything. Footwear has been a key part in my wardrobe when I was growing up and going to school. I try to think about what styles I haven’t seen in sandals and what my children would want to wear.”
Advisor.: “What’s a recent moment that reminded you, “I’m built for this”?”
Shakitah: “When my children enjoy trying out my sandals and anticipate the next pair.”
Advisor.: “What do you want people to feel when they experience your brand or creative work?”
Shakitah: “Like their feet are happier and feel special and luxurious.”
Advisor.: “What’s been the hardest lesson so far, and what did it teach you about yourself?”
Shakitah: “Persistence and consistency. Having a family and a full time job doesn’t give me all the time for designing and creating. Putting together a brand aesthetic takes effort and giving myself time and allotting time for that process has been difficult however I have to learn and accept that as my journey at this point of the brand.”
Advisor.: “What are you claiming next?”
Shakitah: “Startup investors”
Advisor.: “Advisor. is all about building a new legacy in Black fashion. What legacy do you want to leave?”
Shakitah: “Being a brand that contributed to the childrens luxury market.”
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