Hamilton Perkins Collection

In this podcast episode, Hamilton and Keith Fraley discuss Keith's background in fashion, his transition from fashion design to the business side of fashion, and his upcoming role as a tenure track assistant professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology. They also discuss sustainability in the fashion industry, fashion collaborations, and various resources for learning about the fashion industry. - In 2014, Hamilton Perkins founded Hamilton Perkins Collection, an independent brand that designs and produces unique and award-winning bags and accessories made from upcycled materials. Each bag is made from pineapple leaf fiber, billboard vinyl, fabric banners, apparel, and other advertising waste. Perkins was awarded an equity-free grant as the winner of the Virginia Velocity Tour hosted by Village Capital and the Governor of Virginia. The non-profit B Lab honored Hamilton Perkins Collection as a "Best for the World Overall" B Corporation in 2017. Perkins was voted to Inside Business’ 40 under