{"id":131673,"date":"2020-12-12T03:48:57","date_gmt":"2020-12-12T00:48:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/thrilling-zerina-akers-black-owned-everything-collaboration-launch\/"},"modified":"2020-12-12T03:48:57","modified_gmt":"2020-12-12T00:48:57","slug":"thrilling-zerina-akers-black-owned-everything-collaboration-launch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/thrilling-zerina-akers-black-owned-everything-collaboration-launch\/","title":{"rendered":"#Thrilling Zerina Akers Black-Owned Everything collaboration launch"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2e745866d8a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2e745866d8a\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/thrilling-zerina-akers-black-owned-everything-collaboration-launch\/#Whats_your_favorite_piece_in_the_collection\" >What\u2019s your favorite piece in the collection?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/thrilling-zerina-akers-black-owned-everything-collaboration-launch\/#How_have_you_used_your_own_work_to_amplify_Blackness_in_the_vintage_shopping_space\" >How have you used your own work to amplify Blackness in the vintage shopping space.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#Thrilling Zerina Akers Black-Owned Everything collaboration launch<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to revamp your closet, then <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/shopthrilling.com\">Thrilling<\/a> is place to go. <\/p>\n<p>The popular marketplace, which features vintage and second-hand items, hosts more than 150 boutiques.<\/p>\n<p>But Thrilling is about more than being your first stop for epic fashions. <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also fervently dedicated to uplifting minority-owned businesses. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a Black- and woman-owned business, celebrating diversity is critical to us. 95% of our stores are women and\/or POC owned,\u201d reads a statement on the Thrilling site. <\/p>\n<p>And Thrilling Founder Shilla\u00a0Kim-Parker has continued to push that mission forward, having launched several collaborations and initiatives dedicated to Black-owned stores.<\/p>\n<p>The platform\u2019s previous collection, titled <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/shopthrilling.com\/collections\/black-vintage\">Black Vintage<\/a>, featured a variety of beautiful vintage dresses from Black-owned businesses. And it\u2019s hard not to admire the craft and beauty that went into these stunning pieces and stores.<\/p>\n<p>So, it\u2019s no surprise that its next collection would be just as amazing. And with a collaborator like Zerina Akers, we already knew it would live up to the hype. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"717\" alt=\"Zerina Akers\" class=\"wp-image-16795364 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/12\/ZerinaAkers2-e1607732670824.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=300 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/12\/ZerinaAkers2-e1607732670824.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=640 640w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/12\/ZerinaAkers2-e1607732670824.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/12\/ZerinaAkers2-e1607732670824.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/12\/ZerinaAkers2-e1607732670824.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2018 2018w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Julian Dakdouk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Akers is best known for her work as Beyonc\u00e9\u2019s personal stylist \u2014 with her crafting unforgettable street looks for the entertainer. This includes her highly celebrated contribution to the superstar\u2019s \u201cBlack is King\u201d and \u201cLemonade\u201d visual albums.<\/p>\n<p>Her impeccable taste and ability to merge fashion with entertainment and folklore make her an expert at her craft. And Akers added to her list of exciting ventures when she founded her <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/blackownedeverything.co\/\">Black Owned Everything<\/a> brand the past summer. The brand, which launched on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/blackownedeverything\/?hl=en\">Instagram<\/a>, celebrates entrepreneurship and highlights Black-owned businesses. Since its launch, it has amassed more than 200,000 followers. <\/p>\n<p>So this collaboration is definitely a nod to everything Akers stands for. <\/p>\n<p>The collection, named <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/shopthrilling.com\/collections\/zerina\">Thrilling x Black-Owned Everything \u2013 A Sustainable Edit by Zerina Akers<\/a>, is full of must-have pieces. <\/p>\n<p>Dedicated to \u201980s and \u201990s fashion, it\u2019s exactly what the culture needs. It\u2019s full of everything that made both decades cool, with nods to sportswear icons like Aaliyah and Missy Elliot. There are also trendy mini-dresses and bra-tops that are reminiscent of rap legends like Lil Kim. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1005\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Zerina Akers\" class=\"wp-image-16795365 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/12\/ZerinaAkers-e1607732524871.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=300 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/12\/ZerinaAkers-e1607732524871.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=640 640w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/12\/ZerinaAkers-e1607732524871.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/12\/ZerinaAkers-e1607732524871.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1005 1005w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/12\/ZerinaAkers-e1607732524871.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1928 1928w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1005px\"\/><figcaption> Julian Dakdouk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The effortless blend of monochromatic pieces, leather standouts and luxurious animal prints make it even harder to resist.  Plus, with prices starting at just $20, you can shop as much as you\u2019d like. <\/p>\n<p>And to give us a little background on the fabulous collab, The Post caught up with Kim-Parker and Akers ahead of its launch. <\/p>\n<p>So check out the interview and all the details on the collection curated from some amazing Black-owned vintage shops. <\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/><strong>Why did you create Thrilling, and what\u2019s your ultimate goal for the brand?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Shilla\u00a0Kim-Parker:<\/strong> I started Thrilling a couple of years ago. And you know, we\u2019re a very mission-focused company. Our goal is to support the livelihood and viability of small mom-and-pop, secondhand vintage shops across the country. We currently have 200 on our platform. Most of our businesses are women-owned, indigenous or other people of color-owned and we really want to support their life and their livelihood. We\u2019re also trying to popularize secondhand and vintage shopping and make it more of a habit for more people. That\u2019s why we\u2019re so excited to be able to partner with someone like Zerina. Whenever Zerina does anything, people pay attention, and we <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>reciate the fact that she\u2019s spending her time engaging with vintage fashion and local businesses to curate this incredible collection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How did this collab with Thrilling come to be?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Zerina Akers: <\/strong>Shilla reached out. And when I was able to really review everything she was doing, I thought it was really cool and that it could be a really cool partnership because we hadn\u2019t quite shined enough light on vintage. To be able to partner with all the Black-Owned mom-and-pop vintage stores was really perfect and a great way to push that conversation in vintage as it relates to sustainable shopping. We all indulged [in thrifting] at some point and it\u2019s also a bit of a nostalgic thing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What was your inspiration behind the line?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>ZA:<\/strong>\u00a0I was inspired initially by \u201990s female hip-hop unity.  I loved that everyone was supporting each other in their music videos. You had Da Brat in the Missy video. And then you have Lil Kim with Mary J Blige and this sisterhood that you still see very much alive. I feel like it\u2019s been missing for quite some time in the way that it was in our faces.  No matter if there was a petite woman, a plus-size woman or a tomboy, there was this support no matter what. Plus, the fact that there is this resurgence of \u201990s fashion that doesn\u2019t seem to be going anywhere. To give people an opportunity to buy things that are still very relevant right now and very current, I thought was the cool way to approach the partnership. <\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_your_favorite_piece_in_the_collection\"><\/span><strong>What\u2019s your favorite piece in the collection?<\/strong><br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>ZA:<\/strong> As I started to review the selection and put everything together, there were so many beautiful things. We found this Patrick Kelly garment which was so stunning and so iconic. To be able to own some of these pieces is really a kind of a full-circle moment in this particular type of partnership.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_have_you_used_your_own_work_to_amplify_Blackness_in_the_vintage_shopping_space\"><\/span><strong>How have you used your own work to amplify Blackness in the vintage shopping space.<\/strong><br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>SKP:<\/strong> I\u2019m a Black woman, and we support a lot of Black-owned businesses on our site. One of the things that drew me to Zerina is her centering the Black experience in all that she does.  She\u2019s definitely been an inspiration for me. We\u2019re also really mindful of everything that we\u2019re putting out in terms of representation and showing the beautiful diversity within our Black communities. Obviously, we know what it feels like when we feel excluded from that conversation. And having the privilege of being able to start my own company was really important for me that, you know, we were inclusive. And whether it\u2019s our employees, whether it\u2019s the people we hire, whether it\u2019s the partners we work with. And it\u2019s definitely the stores that we help support.<\/p>\n<p><strong><strong>ZA<\/strong>:<\/strong> I got the opportunity to work on some pretty large platforms in that celebrity space. In the Black community, there\u2019s kind of this like validation or legitimacy that comes with wearing like high-end brands. And to be able to kind of shift that narrative, I think it\u2019s always just been a bit of a passion for me. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Why did you launch Black Owned Everything?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><strong>ZA<\/strong>:<\/strong> I curated the Black-Owned Everything page and showcase brands that people probably would have looked at their Instagram and thought they were a little dodgy. You know what I mean? But like there\u2019s this great dress, and then you put it beside something else that\u2019s photographed really well, and all of a sudden you don\u2019t know the difference. All you know is that you want that dress and now you\u2019re going to go and support that brand that probably you wouldn\u2019t have looked twice at or wouldn\u2019t have even crossed your algorithm so to speak. To be able to shift that conversation has been important to me from the very beginning.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s your biggest takeaway from 2020?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><strong>SKP<\/strong>:<\/strong> We will hold onto the grief of this year and the frustration and anger that we all feel. But you also have to try and channel that into kind of productivity and trying to kind of fight for a better tomorrow. Because I know that there are definitely times when I felt like I\u2019m trying really hard to see that silver lining and trying really hard to kind of feel optimism. I think that\u2019s important because otherwise it\u2019s easy to feel there\u2019s no point. <\/p>\n<p>But I think this year was also a year where we saw how powerful we can be and how much agency we have. And I think it refueled our confidence and determination to invest in our communities and to lift each other up. So in that way, I think those are the kinds of themes that we have to hold on to next year. But also in the next five years, the next 10 years, like, you know. We\u2019re not going to let this be a flash in the pan. We know that we\u2019re going to continue doing the hard work.\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async defer src=\"https:\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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The popular marketplace, which features vintage and second-hand items, hosts more than 150 boutiques. But Thrilling is about more than being your first stop for epic fashions. 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