Standing out in the highly competitive sunglasses industry is no easy feat, but Ahlem Manai-Platt is defying the odds with her timeless designs and branding. The spirit of her native Paris and a focus on the intersection between function and style are what have built her a loyal cult following—and she's only just getting started. Ahlem Manai-Platt, Founder of AHLEM Eyewear
As the Founder and Editor of Sporty & Rich and an Editorial Producer for Complex, Emily Oberg is always on the pulse of what's next. Emily Oberg, Founder + Editor of Sporty & Rich
Carolina Crespo and Iris Alonzo are the inspiring duo behind EVERYBODY.WORLD—an eco-conscious clothing line that has something for, you guessed it, everyone. Iris Alonzo + Carolina Crespo, Co-Founders of EVERYBODY.WORLD
We sat down with Nick Melons, one of the founders and masterminds behind WEDIDIT. WEDIDIT, Music + Fashion Collective
As the Creative Director for Saint Heron and the author behind Unknown: Wyoming, Armina Mussa is pushing the boundaries of diversity-driven stories and visual art explorations like no one before her. Armina Mussa, Creative Director of Saint Heron
Fresh off her New York and Los Angeles "Shedding Skin" gallery shows, Yumna takes us into her world of forward-thinking photography and unveils a depth of social awareness we lusciously soaked up in every one of her words and art—all at the tender age of 28. Yumna Al-Arashi, Photographer + Storyteller
Besides making the ever-changing titles you see on Broad City, Mike Perry is an illustrator, creative director, brand consultant, poet, and designer—if you need a lesson in multitasking, this is your guy. Mike Perry, Artist + Animator
Typoe knows no bounds—from interactive 3-D pieces to conceptual sculptures, he's the young, brilliant artist Miami has been waiting for. Typoe, Artist
Focusing on positivity with an emphasis on the beauty of cross-heritage roots, fashion brand Kids of Immigrants is the brainchild of Daniel Buezo and Weleh Dennis. Daniel Buezo + Weleh Dennis, Co-Founders of Kids of Immigrants
When it comes to making art approachable, Jordan "Watts" Watson is your guy. Watts is all about creating multi-dimensional platforms for emerging artists. Jordan “Watts” Watson, Founder + Curator of @love.watts