Sergio Hudson is the true definition of a visionary. Every since preschool he has been manifesting this resilient success story of becoming a luxury fashion brand. And he says the one piece of advice he would give his younger self is that the journey would be hard.
Sergio has overcome small towns and small minds. Life’s labyrinth has led him to larger mountains in which he has moved with such grace.
New Levels. New Devils.
But let’s stay Focused on the Fit! Saturday, November 18, 2023 was so magical. Opening Day of the Carolina Native’s exhibition at the Columbia Museum of Art. The ceremony was beautiful, fresh flowers adding elegance to the setting. Champagne open bar because I had to raise a glass to the occasion.
Before the moderated discussion began, The City of Columbia proclaimed November 18, 2023 as Sergio Hudson Day & also awarded him the Key to the City!
Accolades so well deserved for such a beacon of light.
The conversation began with the beautiful Megan Pinckney Rutherford moderating, Sergio’s client and friend. The chemistry was magnetic and the discussion was brilliant.
“What he’s proven time and time again is that he is a master of his craft. He uses his rolodex of style references from his upbringing right here, to make women feel strong, sophisticated, and sexy.”
Because of their genuine relationship, the dynamic allowed for Sergio to be transparent about the barriers many designers of color face. He expressed how important it is for him that his brand builds legacy! And speaking of legacy, I love the way he lights up as he speaks about his beautiful mother, Apostle Sheldon Hudson. Sergio was helping her slay the girls for Sunday Service since 5 years old. Fashion Week may be chaotic but Sergio has ultimately been preparing for this his entire life. Sergio was organizing runway shows and approving choreography as a teenager when his sister Tonya would model. I had the pleasure of meeting his handsome husband Davon Kennard, he was so kind as I congratulated him on the couple’s union.
As the conversation progressed Sergio’s team joined, which consists of: Co-Owner Inga Beckham and Co-Creative Director Charles Lynch. In order to achieve major success it’s imperative that you build a solid team.
As Lynch reflected on his journey of meeting Sergio in college all the way to their first Met Gala ball client, he revealed how the journey was not as plain as design school had made it. Sometimes the window of opportunity is not always available, sometimes neither is the front door, sometimes you may have to take the back. Which they really had to take the back door to enter the Met as it was during Covid and Lynch was unable to get his Covid test. So as great creatives do in crisis, they improvise.
Beckham planted a seed that we as Sergio Hudson supporters must water, she projected that in the future Sergio Hudson will be a brick and mortar. I look forward to a nice glass of champagne as I’m having a custom fitting with the designer.
But in the meantime, visit https://www.columbiamuseum.org and check out the breathtaking exhibit, featuring 8 signature garments and more than 20 sketches.
J. Mills The Artist 
This is dope & his fashions are AMAZING!
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