Brownie Brown: This Native Nigerian Turned New Yorker is a Couture Upcycler and Helps People Reclaim Their Closets —and Their Self-Worth

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Season 1 | Episode 14

In this vibrant episode, fashion stylist and creative force Brownie Brown unpacks her evolution from a fashion-obsessed kid in Nigeria to a sustainability-driven style maven in New York. We talk fast fashion, thrifting gems, and how True Cost documentary flipped her worldview. Brownie dives deep into how cultural roots, personal style, and self-work fuel her mission to help others reimagine their wardrobes. From architectural inspiration to wardrobe healing, this convo is a whole fit check for your soul and the planet.

MORE ABOUT BROWNIE

Brownie Brown is a Brooklyn-based Fashion Stylist, Creative Director, and Designer known for her work across editorial, commercial, and upcycled fashion. Originally from Nigeria, her creative spark was ignited by her stylish parents and a hallway photo shoot in Virginia. Since moving to NYC in 2022, she’s worked with brands such as Netflix, THE MET, and Essence. Passionate about sustainability, Brownie helps people reimagine their wardrobes and embrace more mindful, stylish, and conscious fashion choices.

“It starts with self. And I was like, you literally just wear 10%, 15%, maybe 20 % of your closet. And you complain about not having clothes. Okay, let’s fix that. So I fixed it with me first. And then I was like, but everybody is kind of like this. And I started asking around and people were just saying, yeah, I don’t really wear a lot of my clothes, but I need clothes.”

— Brownie