Elevate Your Presence: Style, Sustainability, and Self-Love with Khay Kare

On a bright and inspiring afternoon, a powerful collaboration between Khay Kare and Girls Inc. Westchester brought together young change-makers for a transformative session centered around identity, creativity, and sustainable fashion. The event, part of the Girls Inc. Youth Leadership Summit, was more than a workshop—it was a movement.

Led by Khendra “Khay” David, founder of Khay Kare, alongside dynamic co-guides Kyazah “Posh” Ambrose-David and Lakia “Ms. Make it Happen” Edwards, the session created a vibrant space where personal style met environmental responsibility.

Workshop Spotlight: Thrift Drip – Reclaiming Style, Reimagining Waste

Thrift Drip invited young girls to explore the intersection of fashion, identity, and sustainability. Through open dialogue, they learned how their clothing choices impact the planet—and how creativity can be a tool for change. The workshop’s heart was its hands-on creative space. With racks of donated clothing (thanks to a generous Forever 21 partnership), students transformed plain garments into runway-worthy pieces. To close, students stepped into their power on a mini runway, presenting their redesigned pieces and the stories behind them: “This is what I made—and this is why I love it.” The moment was electric. Style became a tool for voice, ownership, and celebration. From committing to upcycling more, to using fashion as a form of storytelling, their answers echoed one truth: this was not just about clothes. It was about confidence, consciousness, and community.

This event was made possible through a partnership with Girls Inc. Westchester, an organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Together, Girls Inc. and Khay Kare created an unforgettable space where youth could express themselves, explore new ideas, and reimagine how they show up in the world—inside and out.

Khay Kare continues to empower individuals and communities to elevate their presence through style, strategy, and soul. With Girls Inc. Westchester, they showed that sustainable fashion is more than a trend—it's a revolution rooted in identity, legacy, and love.