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Throwback to a moment that reminded me how powerful it is when community, storytelling, and style come together.
I Am Successful… Unfolding.

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Creative Direction & Styling: @henryedwardsii
Produced by: @henryedwardsii for @he2magazine

Venue: @durhamcookery

Fashion Presentation Consultant: @sheed_ahmad for @nxlevelnccu

Designers: @honorebels @fashionable_que_ctr

Video: @cranehousefilm
Spoken Word Artist: @dasanahanu
MC: @ryan_jorel
DJ: @dj_dynomight
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Models:
@__isaiahwilliams
@th0masbrownn
@blackgoldworks
@garianiscool
@itz4mari
@styleswithace
@stylesmithsays
@zeth_x51 for @nxlevelnccu
@gershomejoni
@__ffhds
@bravosheen

Grooming: @sdotmua
Hair: @xpressionz_byco

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#ThrowbackThursday
#IAmSuccessful
#CulturalStorytelling
#StyleWithPurpose
#DurhamCulture taken in The Cookery by @he2magazine

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LIVE SUCCESSFULLY.

Success isn’t only about what you accomplish. It’s how you show up, how you carry yourself, and how you choose to live.

Wear the statement. Live the message.

I AM SUCCESSFUL.

Shop the IAS Signature Tee.
Click the link in bio. 📸 @n.a.w.23 model: @lecolevs

#IAmSuccessful #Tshirt #FashionWithPurpose #MensStyle #WomensStyle by @he2magazine

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See it. Believe it. Be it.

Because success isn’t just something you achieve. It’s something you live.

Wear the mindset.

Link in bio. 📸 @n.a.w.23

#IAmSuccessful #WearTheMindset #LifestyleBrand #FashionWithPurpose #MensStyle by @he2magazine

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The wait is over.

The IAS Signature Tee Collection has officially arrived.

More than a T-shirt, it represents a movement rooted in purpose, resilience, and possibility.

Born from the I Am Successful… initiative, this collection celebrates storytelling, leadership, and impact while challenging stereotypes through style and visual imagery.

Available in Signature Tee and Women’s Relaxed Fit.

Wear the Mindset. Support the Movement.

🔗 Shop now through the link in bio or scan the QR code in the final slide.

#WearTheMindset
#IAmSuccessful
#IASApparel
#PurposeDrivenStyle
#SupportTheMovement by @he2magazine

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Thankful for another year. More clarity. More purpose. More me.

This season has been about unfolding, learning to embrace who I am while becoming more of myself.
Giving myself grace while trusting the process.

Happy birthday to me. Still livvin🥂 #teamaries #marchfinale”
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Photographer: @bytyronewilkens for @cinematicanthropology
MUA: @virginiawilkensbeauty
Groomer: @cutzbychewy_
Tuxedo: @bernardstux by @he2magazine

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Black history is not just something we remember. It’s something we create.

Never sacrifice individuality for conformity.

Be intentional.
Be original.
Be HENformed.
Be HENspired.
Be HENstyled.

This is what Black excellence looks like in motion.

Creative Direction & Styling: @henryedwardsii
Produced by: @henryedwardsii for @he2magazine
Fashion Presentation Consultant: @sheed_ahmad for @nxlevelnccu
Designers: @honorebels @fashionable_que_ctr
Photographer: @morgan1870
Video: @cranehousefilm
Spoken Word Artist: @dasanahanu
Models:
@__isaiahwilliams
@th0masbrownn
@blackgoldworks
@garianiscool
@itz4mari
@styleswithace
@stylesmithsays
@zeth_x51 for @nxlevelnccu
@gershomejoni
@__ffhds
@bravosheen
Grooming: @sdotmua
Hair: @xpressionz_byco

#IamSuccessfulUnfolding
#EditorialMenswear
#RunwayConcept
#BlackFashionCreators
#CreativeDirection taken in The Cookery by @he2magazine

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I Am Successful… Unfolding was a moment of celebration, film, powerful dialogue, and community.

Thank you to every model, guest, panelist, creative, and supporter who made this experience unforgettable.

My heart is full.
~Henry

@henryedwardsii-Creative Director & Stylist
of @he2magazine
Captured by: @collins_nji_
Venue: @durhamcookery

#IAmSuccessful
#Unfolding
#CulturalStorytelling
#BlackExcellence
#LegacyInMotion taken in The Cookery by @he2magazine

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I Am Successful… Unfolding is now complete.

More than a fashion experience — this was storytelling, transformation, and presence. Some of the most powerful moments happened quietly, in preparation and in the spaces between the spotlight.

The Struggle. The Shift. The Arrival. The Legacy.

This was more than an event.
This was a moment.

— Henry Edwards II
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@henryedwardsii-Creative Director & Stylist
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@he2magazine
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@cinematicanthropology
@naaman.brown - cinematography
@bytyronewilkens - photographer
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@virginiawilkensbeauty-mua/groomer
@bernardstux-tuxedo
@hillhousedurham-venue
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#IAmSuccessful #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #StoriesOverStereotypes #DurhamEvents taken in Hill House Durham by @he2magazine

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Some voices don’t just speak, they shift the atmosphere.

We are honored to feature spoken word artist @dasanahanu as part of I Am Successful… Unfolding, bringing powerful storytelling, emotion, and truth to this cinematic experience.

This event is more than a fashion presentation — it’s a moment of reflection, transformation, and celebration of stories that deserve to be seen and heard.

As we enter the final stretch of preparation, every ticket purchased, every share, and every act of support helps bring this vision fully to life.

Join us for an unforgettable experience:

📍 The Cookery — Durham, NC
📅 February 22, 2026

🎟 Tickets and support link in bio or scan the QR code.

Come witness what it means to unfold.

#IAmSuccessfulUnfolding #BeHenStyle #DurhamNC #BlackExcellence #BlackHistoryMonth taken in Durham, North Carolina by @he2magazine

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I Am Successful… Unfolding was born from the experience of being judged before being known and has grown into a space honoring Black men whose stories deserve to be seen, heard, and celebrated.

This image brings together the heart of this work:
Black excellence. Black resilience. Black legacy.
Not just who we appear to be, but who we are becoming.

📍 Sunday, February 22, 2026
📍 The Cookery | Durham, NC
🕐 1:00–5:00 PM

Tickets are available now.
If you’ve been following the journey, this is the moment to witness it in person.

Link in bio to secure your ticket
(Donation option available if you’re unable to attend)

This is more than an event.
It’s a declaration.
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@henryedwardsii-Creative Director & Stylist
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@he2magazine
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@cinematicanthropology
@naaman.brown - cinematography
@bytyronewilkens - photographer
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@virginiawilkensbeauty-mua/groomer
@bernardstux-tuxedo
@hillhousedurham-venue
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#IAmSuccessful #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #StoriesOverStereotypes #DurhamEvents taken in Durham, North Carolina by @he2magazine

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