After a rigorous judging process, eugenie announces Timothy Clark, founder of ROUGH–DRAFT®, as recipient of first annual Eugenie Designer Grant.
Timothy Clark, founder of ROUGH–DRAFT®, proposed a project that aims to activate people and their connection to the outdoors. ROUGH–DRAFT® promotes holistic living both in cities and in nature, producing clothing that is suitably stylish and functional for both environments.
As a part of the Eugenie Designer Grant, Clark will also receive one-on-one mentorship sessions over the next 12 months from the grant jurors who are experts in Detroit’s fashion industry: Aki Choklat, Ben Ewy, Deb Ferraro, Jen Guarino, Roslyn Karamoko, Tracy Reese and Eugenie co-founder, Gretchen Valade. These mentors will provide personalized guidance to equip the winner with valuable insight, industry knowledge and advice to refine their work further and foster their growth.
In addition to the mentorship sessions, Clark will have the opportunity to showcase his project through a special hosted event by Eugenie. This event will provide a platform for the Clark to present his ROUGH—DRAFT® collection to a curated audience of Eugenie customers, industry professionals and sustainable fashion enthusiasts.
We are proud to be supporting talented individuals, such as Timothy Clark, who are dedicated to creating longevity in Detroit’s fashion and design industry. By combining financial resources and professional mentorship, our hope is for the Eugenie Designer Grant to enable individuals to fuel responsible design and innovation in fashion.
Photographers: Destany Maddox @thekismetcollective Nate Sturley @nate.sturley
Models: Ayanna @herearthform Elhadji @hadjjpadjj Nisa @punkrock_hoodrat