Childhood Dreams to Fashion Icons: The BruceGlen Story

Travel and Current Projects: Bruce and Glen discuss their recent travels, including their time in LA, Milan, and Paris. They talk about their fashion week experiences and their growing presence in the international fashion community. Exciting projects in Italy and potential future collaborations are teased. Early Dreams and Inspirations: Bruce and Glen reminisce about their childhood, their early love for art, and how it evolved into a passion for fashion. Influences from their artistic father and iconic TV shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Their journey from dreaming about fashion to declaring it as their major in college. First Steps in the Fashion Industry: The twins share their challenging internship experience with House of Deréon, working under a demanding mentor. Despite the tough times, they highlight the valuable lessons learned and the resilience it built in them. Facing Challenges and Finding Their Voice: Discussion on the biggest struggles in the industry, including financial challenges and finding their unique voice. The moment of realization and acceptance of their distinct style and contributions to fashion. Brandice shares her own similar journey with Harlem’s Fashion Row (HFR). Blending Fashion and Ministry: Bruce and Glen talk about their dual roles as fashion designers and ministers. They explain how their faith and fashion work together harmoniously, creating a unique platform for them to express their beliefs. The impact of their ministry on their fashion journey and the importance of being true to oneself. Resilience and Faith: The importance of resilience and how faith has guided Bruce and Glen through challenging times. Glen’s newfound confidence in surrendering to Jesus and finding peace in letting go. Fashion Journey: The evolution of BruceGlen's fashion line and the shockwave it initially created in the fashion industry. Celebrities like Ashanti, Sarah Jakes Roberts, and Gayle King wearing BruceGlen pieces and the impact of this exposure. The powerful influence of Sarah Jakes Roberts, who has more impact than many fashion influencers. Challenges and Triumphs: The significant life changes and ministry break-up that led to a major depressive episode. Moving to LA as a transformative step, finding peace and recharging through a change in environment. Twin Dynamics and Collaboration: The unique bond between Bruce and Glen that fuels their collaboration. How they divide roles and tasks, ensuring smooth operation and creativity within BruceGlen. Pivots and Persistence: The shift from bracelets to handbags, and the importance of doing what’s at hand while dreaming big. The pivotal moments and the role of divine guidance in their decisions. How their work with TailorByrd, and the subsequent realization to not get comfortable, led to the revival of BruceGlen. Digital Fashion Week Opportunity: The opportunity presented by Brandice Daniels during the pandemic that reignited BruceGlen's momentum. Preparation and seizing the moment despite challenging circumstances. Visit us at https://www.harlemsfashionrow.com/ Follow HFR! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harlemsfashionrow/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/hfrmovement?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HFRMovement/ ABOUT HFR Harlem's Fashion Row is the epicenter of fashion for the multicultural audience committed to curating one designer, one story, and one collection at a time.