We’re looking forward to introducing you to Najah Brown. Check out our conversation below.
Hi Najah, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to share your story, experiences and insights with our readers. Let’s jump right in with an interesting one: What do you think is misunderstood about your business?
I believe one of the most misunderstood aspects of my business (Fashion) is the art and importance of storytelling. As an artist coming from the medium of photography, that was the first thing I learned. Being able to tell a story through images, but also understanding that you can do the same through clothing. Most runway shows are 7-10 minute stories being told through the lens of the creative director. They use fabrications, colors, shapes, and even people to weave the fabric of their story together that we can interpret on our own.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Najah Brown, a multidisciplinary creative working at the intersection of fashion, image-making, and culture. I began my journey in photography after being gifted my first camera by my mentor which opened doors to shooting New York Fashion Week and working with outlets like Variety, Essence, and WWD. Today, my focus has evolved into fashion design, where I’m building a world that blends storytelling, spirituality, and luxury through brand, Project Nazareth. What makes my work unique is that it isn’t just about aesthetics, it’s about meaning, identity, and transformation, using fashion and visual language to explore who we are and where we’re going next!
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
The launch of my brand “PROJECT NAZARETH” really put into perspective what it means to cultivate and produce your own perspectives into the world and how they could or could not be received. Unlike photography, fashion requires more of a direct participation from your customer/viewer for there to be a dialogue. The ability to create something someone would want to wear and feel confident in is a lot different than taking a photo someone thinks is beautiful. The level of engagement changes and you begin to learn more about what makes people react and move.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
It taught me to always keep going. Most times we get lost in the suffering and assume we have reached the end. What suffering has taught me is that it ALWAYS ends, and when it does you want to be ready. There have been times when I wasn’t ready when those trying times ended and it made transitioning out if it that much more difficult. As hard as it may be, I learned to prepare in the mist of suffering. Anticipating the end and wanting to be ready for re-ascension!
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. Whom do you admire for their character, not their power?
I admire my brother Maurice for his character and level of integrity. He’s been a model figure for what it means to be a black father (of 3) in our modern society. As a black man I don’t have many examples of what it means to create and sustain a healthy family. Luckily I don’t have to look too far as he has been married for over 15 years and continues to lead his children down the right path. He has also taught me how to nurture professional and personal relationships in a genuine way. I believe these are qualities that are much more valuable than power. Not only have I taken note of this character, but I plan on paying it forward in my own life as I get older!
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What do you understand deeply that most people don’t?
That we are the walking embodiment of Christ Consciousness
Contact Info:
- Website: https://nazarethofficial.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/najwitthecam
Image Credits
Campaign images shot by C. Fabian Nieves Rodriguez
