This video gives you some insight into PROjectUS and it’s Professional Partners – Brian Merritt of Sir & Madame, Corey Gilkey of Leaders 1354, and Commonwealth’s Junior Mentors – Alettie Smith and Alex Swain. Professional Panel moderated by Donnie Smith of Donda’s House.

Leaders 1354 a popular street wear boutique serves as PROjectUS Professional Partner. Participants in all three suites of PROjectUS had an opportunity to complete style challenge in the boutique. The PROjectUS participants were given style cards, each card had a different wardrobe scenario. Participants worked in groups, the Style Suite member in each group served the role of Stylist, The Sound Suite member in each group served the of Model, and The Media Suite member in each group served as the Photographer.

Lead Supply is a collaboration between Curate|Supply (curate.supply) and Leaders 1354. All designs in the commercial were created by Curate|Supply participants. The video was shot and edited by (PRO)jectUS Media Suite participant Brandon Towne and the music was provided by (PRO)jectUS Sound Suite.

Oct 8th 2015, We held our second annual Style Bias Fashion Week shows at Block 37 in Chicago, IL. The featured designers for the event were current and alum designers of the (PRO)jectUS / Steam Studio program. This event serves as a professional incentive for participants of Season 1 of (PRO)jectUS. The video highlights the young designers and professional partners who showed their lines at the Fashion Week shows.