Industry Voices on Dr. Courtney A. Hammonds.
What top leaders and tastemakers say about the Dean of Fashion™.
“Working with Dr. Hammonds has been truly transformative. His vision and mentorship uplift St. Lucia’s creative scene, inspiring a new generation of designers. As judge, host, and ambassador, he brings both prestige and purpose—shaping culture far beyond the runway.
— Joycie Mederick, National Director, Miss Universe St. Lucia | Founder, St. Lucia Fashion Council”
“Mentoring with Dr. Hammonds through Startupbootcamp FashionTech has been transformative. His insights and support have guided us with clarity and confidence, empowering the next wave of fashion industry changemakers.”
— Margaux Avedisian & Deborah Metts, Co-Founders, Beyond the Runway
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“We’re grateful to Dr. Hammonds for his mentorship during our accelerator. His strategic insight and hands-on guidance propelled Beyond The Runway—a metaverse-driven fashion startup—toward meaningful growth and continues to shape the future of fashion innovation. — Startupbootcamp FashionTech Team”
“Partnering with Dr. Hammonds has been transformative. His strategic insight and industry expertise have been invaluable in scaling KeenaBela, keeping us at the forefront of luxury, sustainability, and innovation.
Myriam Belasse, CEO, KeenaBela”
“Collaborating with Dr. Hammonds has been both visionary and personal. His creative insight guided the launch of our signature fragrance HERE, earning recognition in Condé Nast and GQ. His influence is truly transformative.
— Darryl R. Hunter, Founder, Dragon Perfumes”
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