About Diplomacy
DIPLOMACY is a premium street-wear brand based in New York City, Los Angeles and London. Through the artistic vision of Creative Director, Eric Archibald, DIPLOMACY sees fashion as a universal form of expression through which people all over the world can connect. Using classic silhouettes and lux fabrications, they design thoughtwear, so that each piece in the collection promotes a concept related to the practices of mindfulness, tact, and civility.
About Eric Archibald
Since 1994, Eric Archibaldâs handprint can be found on the origins of streetwear. Since his foray into fashion he has seen the future of style through the muses of the present day and that vision has shaped what has become one of the most sought after perspectives in fashion. Developing an eye for timeless chic with a bit of avant-garde edge, Eric has established his signature aesthetic and piercing fashion acumen through the likes of iconic artists such as BeyoncĂ©, Future, Megan Thee Stallion and Kenan Thompson. Eric has the unique ability to forecast and ignite fashion trends through his wondrous roving eye for fashion as a gatekeeper of the culture upon which many fashion incarnations are born. His work has been prominently featured in editorial spreads in Vogue, Harperâs Bazaar, People and GQ. Eric is also head creative on HBO Max’s ‘Legendary’ and Power Book II: Ghost. As a creative visionary he has designed costumes for The Oscars, The Grammyâs, The Tonyâs, The Golden Globes, VH1 Honors, BET Awards, Kennedy Center Honors, Soul Train Awards and most recently P. Diddyâs vocal talent show, The Four.
About Boys & Girls Club Houston
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston (BGCGH) deliver high-quality afterschool programs to their communities’ most at-risk youth to fulfill their mission: To inspire and enable all youth, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. Over 30,000 youth walk through their doors each year for after school and summer programs. BGCGH is a safe haven for kids who commonly live in the midst of chaotic, dangerous neighborhoods and have limited positive relationships. The Clubs are intentionally sited in some of the region’s poorest, most under-resourced neighborhoods. In this way, the organization can purposefully target communities where youth lack opportunities for afterschool and summer enrichment and where parents may work long hours, leaving youth unsupervised after school. At their Clubs, youth are provided meals, strong role models, homework assistance, organized athletics, character development and access to the arts. There is an opportunity for every kid to get involved and learn something new. The organization has also worked on several initiatives in response to COVID-19, more informationÂ
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