December 31, 2020Entrepreneurship

2020 HIGHLIGHTS

We had lots of Diarrablu Muses on vacation!

We got a feature in CNN!

And we launched initial images of our JOAL Collection

While we were working a lot on our private studio and showroom at Bloomingdales.

We decided to make sustainability one of the brand’s main pillars and designed a 100% Sustainable Essentials Collection.

Then the quarantine started...

And I introduced to you GÉNT (Wolof for Dream), A Series of artwork I developed to brighten our #athome days.

Even created a gallery wall

I made an oversized Wood Wall Art titled YAAY (wolof for mother) to have her powerful energy and love in my room while we were away from each other.

Meanwhile, we launched new prints designed with math!

We got great features and support!

We had a partnership with Moda Operandi

We extended our summer with this magical swim collection!

I started a new hobby: Ceramics Art!

And had a great feature on Forbes about my Art Collection!

I was selected as a TOP10 Finalist for Africa Business Heroes competition!

And to join the Madewell Hometown Heroes collective.

Also got other great features!

And had a partnership with Facebook this holiday season as part of their #buyblack initiative to foster inclusivity.

My beautiful sister got married and I designed all the bridesmaid's dresses!

And now, to finish this turbulent year, I got back home in Senegal after 2 years and see my beloved family!