Fashion Influencer, Photographer & Creative Director; Founder of All the Pretty Birds; Former Editor-in-Chief at Grazia Italy; Luxury Fashion Consultant
Tamu McPherson Biography
Tamu McPherson is a Jamaican-born fashion influencer, photographer, and creative director known for her transition from law to the forefront of global fashion. After studying literature and rhetoric at Binghamton University and earning a JD/MBA from Fordham Law and Business Schools, McPherson relocated to Milan, where she launched her career in the fashion industry. A former lawyer, she entered the fashion world after an introduction to a Hearst executive at Condé Nast. McPherson began photographing street style while traveling between Italy and the United States, shooting for Glamour Italia, writing for Vogue Pelle, and contributing to Elle Italia, Metro, Refinery29, and Harper's Bazaar.
Through her street style photography and blogging, McPherson created "All the Pretty Birds," a blog aimed at a multiethnic and multicultural audience. The blog is recognized as one of the longest-running fashion blogs publishing organic editorial content, with a focus on inclusivity and representation not often found in traditional women's magazines, particularly in Europe. This editorial direction led to her appointment as editor-in-chief of the Italian edition of Grazia, where she launched a column dedicated to Italian IT Girls, highlighting their lives and personal style. After her tenure at the magazine, McPherson returned to her site, continuing to provide fashion inspiration to her audience.
Based in Milan, McPherson is a fashion blogger and branded content consultant who collaborates with luxury brands across Europe and the United States. She has contributed to digital campaigns, storytelling, and in-house diversity training for brands such as Gucci, Ferragamo, and Zalando. Her work in digital marketing, fashion media, and diversity advocacy has established her as a sought-after consultant and image-maker in the luxury fashion industry.
At fashion weeks, McPherson is recognized for her bold personal style and distinctive eyewear, drawing the attention of street style photographers. Beyond her influence in fashion, she is an advocate for equity and diversity in the industry. In an open letter on "All the Pretty Birds," McPherson addressed the need for greater representation of Black, Indigenous, and people of color at all organizational levels within luxury fashion brands. Her advocacy has prompted internal discussions within several companies, reinforcing her role as a voice for change in global fashion.
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