The "For Everyone" Problem: Telfar, Pierre Laborde, and the Black Brand Profit Paradox
Description
The newfound success of brands like Pierre Laborde and the 'Bushwick Birkin' phenomenon of Telfar raises a crucial question: Are we unintentionally capping the profit potential of Black businesses by demanding they remain niche or exclusive?
This episode breaks down the difference between a movement and a for-profit company, and the complexities of moving from 'cult favorite' to global market leader without losing cultural authenticity.
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