Our Story
Meet the Founder
The vision behind IMBRACE Collegiate Designs.
Monique A. Cannon Broadnax
Howard University Alumna • Educator • Founder & Executive Director of IMBRACE Education • Founder & CEO of IMBRACE Collegiate Designs
I’m a proud Howard University alumna, lifelong educator, nonprofit leader, entrepreneur, and firm believer in the transformative power of education.
Howard University gave me far more than a degree. It gave me purpose, confidence, lifelong friendships, and a commitment to serve others. For more than 27 years, I’ve carried that commitment into my work with students and families, helping young people pursue college, career, and greater opportunities.
IMBRACE Collegiate Designs grew from that same passion. I wanted to create meaningful products that celebrate achievement, honor heritage, spark conversation, and allow people to proudly represent the communities, traditions, and experiences that have shaped them.
My hope is that when you find something here that speaks to you, you see more than a product. You see a piece of your story.
More Than a Brand. Designed with Purpose.
IMBRACE Collegiate Designs (ICD) is a purpose-driven lifestyle brand celebrating education, culture, heritage, and community through thoughtfully designed products.
What began with HBCU-inspired apparel continues to grow into collections celebrating HBCU culture, Black heritage, education, school spirit, faith, Texas pride, country living, and more.
Although our collections may tell different stories, they share one purpose: to celebrate who we are, where we come from, and what we are becoming.
We create products designed to inspire pride, celebrate meaningful connections, honor the experiences that shape us, and give our customers something they are proud to wear, use, share, and gift.
Our Commitment to Education
IMBRACE Collegiate Designs proudly supports the mission of IMBRACE Education, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping middle school, high school, and college students access greater opportunities through college readiness, career awareness, scholarships, mentorship, and educational programming.
The connection between ICD and IMBRACE Education is intentional. Education has always been at the heart of the IMBRACE story, and ICD provides another way to celebrate that commitment while helping support opportunities for future generations.
When you shop IMBRACE Collegiate Designs, you’re doing more than purchasing a product.
You’re celebrating culture.
You’re honoring heritage.
You’re supporting educational opportunity.
You’re representing something meaningful.