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Rashaad Holley

Rashaad Holley is a fashion educator from Buffalo, NY. He is the product of Business Administration and Fashion & Textile Technology programs at the University at Buffalo and Buffalo State University, respectively. He is a two-time participant and winner of the 2018 FSF Case Study Scholarship, along with several other scholastic awards and scholarships. His academic career included experiences abroad in London, China, and an internship in Milan. He has contributed design assets to Puma and Puma Basketball. His designs were featured in the 5th Avenue Adidas Flagship location in early 2020.

In 2023 he founded the Ruth L. Holley Design Studio, whose four pillars are “Community, Education, Access, & Continuity.” Over the past six years he has worked with community organizations to facilitate and provide equity-focused learning experiences for the youth of Buffalo. His programming introduces Buffalo’s youth to careers in the fashion industry, and cultivates skills in the areas of garment construction, fashion photography, and styling.