About

Felita Harris is an accomplished global leader in the fashion industry, celebrated for her transformative impact over a distinguished 25-year career spanning both corporate and nonprofit sectors.

She has held senior executive roles at some of the industry's most iconic luxury brands, including Donna Karan (formerly owned by LVMH), Alexander Wang, and Lela Rose, where she led wholesale, franchise partnerships, and retail strategy, driving significant business expansion and global distribution. Her leadership has supported the growth of businesses with revenues exceeding $100 million, showcasing her ability to scale operations, optimize performance, and deliver sustained financial impact. Felita’s expertise in strategic growth, brand development, and global market positioning has firmly established her as a driving force in fashion.
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As the Executive Director and Co-founder of RAISEfashion, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit network of fashion industry leaders, Felita has leveraged her extensive expertise to drive innovation, foster growth, and create opportunities for emerging talent. Under her leadership, RAISEfashion has become a catalyst for advancing equity and inclusion in the fashion industry. The organization’s signature initiatives include masterclasses, mentorship programs, and an expanding HBCU internship program, which provide vital resources to the next generation of talent.  Felita has led advisory support for over 500 emerging brands and interns through a global network of more than 400 pro-bono industry advisors, collectively facilitating over $1.2 million in grants. She has also spearheaded landmark events, such as NYFW previews showcasing over 20 brands seasonally, solidifying the organization’s role in shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future for fashion. These efforts empower designers and creatives with the tools, funding, and networks necessary to excel in a competitive industry.
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Felita is also the Founder and CEO of Felita Harris Consultancy, a firm dedicated to delivering strategic guidance to leading fashion and retail organizations. Her work focuses on crafting tailored solutions that drive business growth and innovation. She has cultivated impactful partnerships with global companies such as LVMH, Tapestry Group, Standard Hotel, Neiman Marcus Group, Abercrombie & Fitch, Amazon, and Mastercard Priceless. By bridging corporate relationships with social impact initiatives, she has been instrumental in advancing RAISEfashion’s mission of fostering opportunities for underrepresented talent. 
 
Felita’s editorial perspectives have been featured in leading publications, underscoring her influence as both a thought leader and industry innovator. Her work has been profiled in WWD, Vogue, Essence, Business of Fashion, Vogue Business, Glossy, Fashionista, Elle, and CFDA, highlighting her role in shaping the future of fashion and driving systemic change.

Felita has been honored as a member of the Vogue 100 and received prestigious accolades including Luxury Daily’s Women to Watch, Fashion Group International’s Hilldun Business Innovator for Tech, the Savoy Laureate Award, Girl Scout Greater New York’s Women of Distinction, Judge for Miss Teen USA, and the BRAG Business Achievement Award. These honors reflect her enduring impact on the industry and her dedication to driving meaningful progress. Through her accomplished leadership and unwavering dedication to equity, innovation, and sustainability, Felita Harris continues to shape the future of the fashion industry.