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Once selected, five semi-finalists will be enrolled in a Pensole three-week masterclass that will prepare each student designer to bring their creative ideas to life as market-ready capsule collections.

\"The No 1 Way Design Program underscores the need to grow and foster diversity and creativity in our industry,\" said Pensole founder D'Wayne Edwards in a statement. \"We have chosen to work with HBCU students in order to celebrate the creative energy of this community and develop a platform to foster and express their individuality.\"

With the continual need for more inclusivity as well as diversity within the fashion industry, this program will help move the needle toward change.

More information on the program can be found on Pensole's website, and the deadline for submissions is on Sept. 29.

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