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Black fashion designer relocates store to Halifax location, continues to give back to community

by Matthew Byard, Local Journalism Initiative reporter December 13, 2022December 16, 2022

Jessica Bowden, fashion designer and owner of UbU4U, opened a new location of her store in Scotia Square. Credit: Matthew Byard

Jessica Bowden said her store, UbU4U, will host events for other fashion businesses.

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