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Aurora James

5 out of 5
2 reviews

Creative Director, Activist, Fashion Designer & Founder of the 15 Percent Pledge

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Black History, Diversity Speakers, Fashion, Lifestyle, Virtual Speakers
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Aurora James Biography

Aurora James, Creative Director and Founder of luxury accessories brand Brother Vellies and founder of the non-profit advocacy organization, Fifteen Percent Pledge, has long worked to make the global economy a more equitable place for historically excluded groups.

Brother Vellies was founded in 2013 with the goal of keeping traditional African design practices and techniques alive. The brand supports artisan communities around the world, creating timeless pieces that celebrate various cultural histories and honor the individuals that make them through fair labor practices and job creation. The first Brother Vellies collection was a single style of vellies that James sold at the Hester Street Fair in New York. Today, Brother Vellies is handmade across the globe and has expanded into handbags and other accessories categories, including a home goods subscription service, Something Special.

In June 2020, James founded the Fifteen Percent Pledge, a non-profit advocacy organization that is closing the racial wealth gap by partnering with retailers to diversify their shelves and commit 15 percent of their purchasing power to Black-owned businesses. Under James’s leadership, what initially began as an Instagram post has now expanded to a full-fledged organization with ten full-time staff members. To date, the Pledge has partnered with nearly 30 major companies across industries, including Macy’s, Nordstrom, Sephora, Ulta Beauty and more. By 2030, the organization aims to drive $1.4 trillion of wealth generation by Black entrepreneurs and increase Black business representation by 14.6 percent.

As a result of her advocacy work, James has been awarded the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s Founders Award, and named to the 2021 TIME100 and the 2020 Bloomberg 50.

James currently splits her time between New York City and Los Angeles with her dog, Mr. Chow.

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  • HOW TO BOOK Aurora James?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Aurora James for both live and virtual events for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Aurora James, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Aurora James or any other celebrity of your choice.

  • HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BOOK Aurora James?

    Speaking fees for Aurora James, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Aurora James charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Aurora James, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

  • WHO IS THE AGENT FOR Aurora James?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Aurora James for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Aurora James for your next private or corporate function.

  • WHAT IS A FULL-SERVICE TALENT BOOKING AGENCY?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Aurora James or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Aurora James or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
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Aurora James

5 out of 5
2 reviews

Creative Director, Activist, Fashion Designer & Founder of the 15 Percent Pledge

Travels From:
New York, NY, USA
Speaking Fee:
Live Event: $30,000 - $50,000
Virtual Event: $20,000 - $30,000
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Categories:
Black History, Diversity Speakers, Fashion, Lifestyle, Virtual Speakers

Aurora James Biography

Aurora James, Creative Director and Founder of luxury accessories brand Brother Vellies and founder of the non-profit advocacy organization, Fifteen Percent Pledge, has long worked to make the global economy a more equitable place for historically excluded groups.

Brother Vellies was founded in 2013 with the goal of keeping traditional African design practices and techniques alive. The brand supports artisan communities around the world, creating timeless pieces that celebrate various cultural histories and honor the individuals that make them through fair labor practices and job creation. The first Brother Vellies collection was a single style of vellies that James sold at the Hester Street Fair in New York. Today, Brother Vellies is handmade across the globe and has expanded into handbags and other accessories categories, including a home goods subscription service, Something Special.

In June 2020, James founded the Fifteen Percent Pledge, a non-profit advocacy organization that is closing the racial wealth gap by partnering with retailers to diversify their shelves and commit 15 percent of their purchasing power to Black-owned businesses. Under James’s leadership, what initially began as an Instagram post has now expanded to a full-fledged organization with ten full-time staff members. To date, the Pledge has partnered with nearly 30 major companies across industries, including Macy’s, Nordstrom, Sephora, Ulta Beauty and more. By 2030, the organization aims to drive $1.4 trillion of wealth generation by Black entrepreneurs and increase Black business representation by 14.6 percent.

As a result of her advocacy work, James has been awarded the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s Founders Award, and named to the 2021 TIME100 and the 2020 Bloomberg 50.

James currently splits her time between New York City and Los Angeles with her dog, Mr. Chow.

Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Aurora James and other top speakers and celebrities.

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Aurora James Videos

  • Aurora James | TIME100 Talks
    Aurora James | TIME100 Talks
    Aurora James, founder of Brother Vellies and the newly-formed 15 Percent Pledge, wants big business to move beyond performative allyship and create...
  • Aurora James on the 15 Percent Pledge
    Aurora James on the 15 Percent Pledge
    As protests demanding racial justice galvanized the nation, Aurora James, founder and creative director of Brother Vellies, devised her own...
  • Sustainability in Fashion with Brother Vellies founder, Aurora James
    Sustainability in Fashion with Brother Vellies founder, Aurora James
    The Hand of Fashion Guest speaker: Aurora James — Founder, Brother Vellies Designer Aurora James will discuss sustainability in design and the...
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  • How to book Aurora James?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Aurora James for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Aurora James, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Aurora James or any other celebrity of your choice.

  • How much does it cost to book Aurora James?

    Speaking fees for Aurora James, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Aurora James charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Aurora James, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

  • Who is the agent for Aurora James?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Aurora James for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Aurora James for your next private or corporate function.

  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Aurora James or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Aurora James or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Aurora James is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Aurora James for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Aurora James generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Elaine Welteroth, Ruth E. Carter, Nicole Lynn, Tory Burch and Lisa Leslie. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Aurora James for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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Aurora James Speaker Videos

  • Aurora James | TIME100 Talks
    Aurora James | TIME100 Talks
    Aurora James, founder of Brother Vellies and the newly-formed 15 Percent Pledge, wants big business to move beyond performative allyship and create real change in their companies, by reserving 15%...
    Aurora James on the 15 Percent Pledge
    Aurora James on the 15 Percent Pledge
    As protests demanding racial justice galvanized the nation, Aurora James, founder and creative director of Brother Vellies, devised her own initiative to address inequality.
  • Sustainability in Fashion with Brother Vellies founder, Aurora James
    Sustainability in Fashion with Brother Vellies founder, Aurora James
    The Hand of Fashion Guest speaker: Aurora James — Founder, Brother Vellies Designer Aurora James will discuss sustainability in design and the future of fashion with host Simone Cipriani.
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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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