TAMU MCPHERSON

Photographer, It-girl and former editor-in-chief of Grazia.it, Tamu McPherson, founded All the Pretty Birds in 2007. She now reigns over an Instagram account just shy of 382k followers, as well as campaigns for international giants including Gucci, Ferragamo and the German multi-brand online retailer Zalando.

Born in Jamaica, McPherson grew up in the US and moved to Italy after a period practising law in New York. She has become an influential voice for Black creatives and, her website, a vital platform for independent designers and informed consumers.

McPherson is one of the few recognized and respected Black influencers working in the field. But, with influence comes social responsibility and McPherson has hardly shied away from the task, focusing especially on diversity. Earlier this year she partnered with Camera Della Moda, the National Chamber of Italian Fashion, to showcase creatives of colour from Italy.”