Life & Work with Lucky Bryant of Echo Park

Today we’d like to introduce you to Lucky Bryant.

Hi Lucky, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
I’m originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, and I’ve always been drawn to anything creative—drawing, painting, making things with my hands. Growing up, I was the kid drawing fashion sketches in science class, and painting shirts for friends at school to make extra money, so in a way, I’ve always been designing. I started college in graphic design, but fashion kept pulling me in, so I made the switch and eventually moved to Chicago to study at the Illinois Institute of Art. After graduating, I moved to LA with my sister and got my start in technical design through a former classmate. That role was intense—in the best way—and really gave me the foundation I still rely on today. I spent five years there before going freelance, which was a huge period of growth for me creatively and personally. During that time, I designed two capsule collections through the SHEIN X program with my best friend and later stepped into the streetwear space with UNION LA and now Undefeated. These days, I’m focused on building my own brand, SUPA, and developing my first bag—it feels like everything I’ve done so far has been leading me here.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth road, but it’s been a blessed one. Starting out in fashion, the reality is long hours, low pay, and not always the best environments—but it really forces you to build grit, resilience, and adaptability, which I’m grateful for now. I think another big challenge has been imposter syndrome. As you start stepping into rooms and working with brands you once only admired from a distance, it can feel surreal, and sometimes you question if you belong. That’s something I’ve had to actively work through—choosing every day to trust myself and not let those thoughts take over.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
My background is in technical design, which I like to describe as being a “fashion engineer.” I’m responsible for making sure a garment not only looks good, but fits correctly, is constructed properly, and can actually be produced at scale. While I’ve primarily worked in menswear, my experience spans across multiple categories—from womenswear to athleticwear and even lingerie—so I’ve developed a really well-rounded understanding of product.
What I’m most proud of, and what sets me apart, is my ability to navigate this industry as a Black woman in spaces where I’m often the only one who looks like me. Whether it’s on a technical design team or within a company overall, that experience can feel isolating at times—but I’ve learned to move through it with confidence and intention. I take pride in being able to show my community that there are so many different paths within fashion beyond the traditional ones people often see. I also think my edge comes from balancing both sides of the process—technical design can be very analytical, but I naturally bring a creative designer’s perspective into that space. That combination has allowed me to create strong, thoughtful product and bridge the gap between design and production in a way that feels very intentional.

How can people work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
Right now, I’m always open to collaborating on projects that feel aligned—whether that’s through technical design, product development, styling, or design direction. I love working with brands and creatives who care about quality, intention, and pushing ideas a little further. As I continue building my own brand, S.U.P.A. (which stands for “Self Understood. Presence Amplified”), support really looks like staying connected, following along, sharing, and engaging with the journey as it evolves. I’m excited about creating not just products, but a community around it, so anyone who resonates with that is already a part of the story.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://supabrand.net/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luckybryant_/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakeshia-bryant-83887840
• Other: https://www.instagram.com/s.u.p.a.brand

Image Credits
First photo credit: Dante Marshall