Black & Creative LIVE with Khary feat: designer Brandon Blackwood

Black & Creative LIVE with Khary feat: designer Brandon Blackwood

Brandon Blackwood interview – 10 Years of Brand Building from "must-have" bags, to American Airlines kits to owning his manufacturing process, he is just getting started.  In this Black & Creative live talk with Khary Simon, Brandon details his path from neuroscience to launching a handbag and accessories label worn by real customers and celebrities alike—without investors. He breaks down organic marketing, naming bags after Jamaican townships & friends, scaling through warehousing and sea freight, navigating tariffs, and landing the American Airlines amenity kit (as the first Black designer to do it). Plus: why he calls his customers “cousins,” and how he defines luxury and legacy. watch the interview here [https://www.youtube.com/@somethingcreativewithkhary] follow Brandon Blackwood on instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/brandonblackwoodnyc/] and here [https://www.instagram.com/blkwd1017/] view his collection here [https://brandonblackwood.com] follow Khary on instagram -  @khary_simon [https://www.instagram.com/khary_simon/] directed and edited by Jordan Quellman [https://www.flionlion.com/] produced by Danyell Flowers [https://www.instagram.com/danni_the_maven/] production assistant Jerome Johnson [https://www.instagram.com/jeromerodney/]

Something Creative with Khary feat: designer Martine Ali

Jewelry designer and cultural force Martine Ali joins me for a conversation that stretches far beyond chains and accessories. We talk about what beauty really means, why imperfection matters, the late-’90s MTV world that shaped her eye, and the way energy lives inside objects. From childhood obsessions and photocopied culture to licensing battles, collaborations, and her evolving vision for sculpture, Martine opens up about the discipline and chaos of creativity — and what it takes to protect your ideas while still letting them flow. This isn’t just an interview. It’s a meditation on process, obsession, and the act of making. Martine’s story traces how individuality is forged in repetition, how inspiration becomes muscle memory, and how an artist builds a world one link, one sketch, one experiment at a time. watch the interview here [https://www.youtube.com/@somethingcreativewithkhary] follow Martine Ali on instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/martineali/?hl=en] view her collection here [https://www.martineali.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqR5EfV_ZLRUnXCIuaiMKckj_fNUcGr02Bs6108_cm2mdD-r6GX] follow Khary on instagram -  @khary_simon [https://www.instagram.com/khary_simon/] production assistant Jerome Johnson [https://www.instagram.com/jeromerodney/] directed and edited by Jordan Quellman [https://www.flionlion.com/]

Something Creative with Khary feat: visionary photographer Myles Loftin

What does it mean to see joy as a radical act? Photographer and creative force Myles Loftin joins me to talk about reshaping the image of Black masculinity, the power of color, why music fuels his art, and how optimism drives his work — from viral projects to Google campaigns. This is a conversation about art, identity, and living boldly. In this episode, we explore how Myles Loftin uses photography, music, and personal storytelling to challenge stereotypes and celebrate Black joy. From his breakthrough Hooded series to his approach on set and in the classroom, Myles shares how he builds images — and a life — rooted in optimism and authenticity. watch the interview here [https://www.youtube.com/@somethingcreativewithkhary] follow Myles Loftin on instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/mylesloftin/?hl=en] follow Khary on instagram -  @khary_simon [https://www.instagram.com/khary_simon/] production assistant Jerome Johnson [https://www.instagram.com/jeromerodney/] directed and edited by Jordan Quellman [https://www.flionlion.com/]

Something Creative with Khary feat: co-founder & editor-in-chief of Office Magazine Simon Rasmussen

This episode of Something Creative with Khary, I sit down with Simon Rasmussen — co-founder, editor-in-chief and lead stylist of Office Magazine — to talk about what it takes to create one of the most boundary-pushing fashion and culture publications today. We discuss the power of visual language, building a brand without limits, the stories that don't make the cover, and the creative risks that define Office. From Copenhagen to New York, Simon shares how his outsider’s perspective became his creative strength — and why he believes the best work comes from discomfort. Tune in for an unfiltered conversation about style, subversion, and shaping culture from the edge. watch the interview here [https://www.youtube.com/@somethingcreativewithkhary] follow Simon Rasmussen on instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/simonrasmussen/?hl=en] follow Khary on instagram -  @khary_simon [https://www.instagram.com/khary_simon/] production assistant Jerome Johnson [https://www.instagram.com/jeromerodney/] directed and edited by Jordan Quellman [https://www.flionlion.com/]

Something Creative with Khary: featuring model, writer and activist Veronica Webb

In this profound and personal episode of Something Creative with Khary, model, writer, and activist Veronica Webb invites us into her world with raw honesty, wisdom, and warmth. From her Detroit roots to global runways, Webb reflects on a life shaped by discipline, beauty, and legacy—unpacking everything from fashion’s golden era to her battles with dyslexia, motherhood, and building a future beyond the spotlight. Together, Khary and Veronica explore nostalgia, identity, survival, and reinvention in a conversation that spans the ephemeral highs of the 1990s to the intentional clarity of now. A masterclass in resilience and reinvention, this episode is a must-watch for anyone navigating the creative life on their own terms. watch the interview here [https://www.youtube.com/@somethingcreativewithkhary] follow Veronica Webb on instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/the_yvesdropper/?hl=en] follow Khary on instagram -  @khary_simon [https://www.instagram.com/khary_simon/] production assistant Jerome Johnson [https://www.instagram.com/jeromerodney/] directed and edited by Jordan Quellman [https://www.flionlion.com/]