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Designing Confidence: FranCine Gadsden on Afro Puff Gurl and Empowering the Next Generation
FranCine Gadsden was born in Brooklyn, New York, the third youngest of fourteen children. Her introduction to fashion began at the age of ten when she completed her first sewing project—an apron. That early experience sparked a passion that would shape her future as a designer.
After graduating from the International School of Design in Manhattan, FranCine was given the opportunity to work with Audrey Smaltz Inc. (ASI/Ground Crew), a fashion company known for coordinating backstage services and fashion editorials for major designers. Through this work, she gained invaluable industry…
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