Jacobean Apparel Presents

Building Empires

Beyond the

Runway

Workshop Invitation

Fashion isn’t just about clothes — it’s about culture, community, and courage.

The Building Empires Beyond the Runway Workshop takes aspiring fashion professionals behind the glamor to uncover the real strategies, risks, and triumphs of building a fashion brand that lasts. This interactive session reveals how grit, collaboration, and bold pivots turned a model’s dream into Jacobean Apparel — a high-end streetwear empire inspiring youth worldwide.

Led by Shawn Duncan, founder of Jacobean Apparel, Jaco Essence, and Dry Mouth bottled water, this workshop blends entrepreneurship, creative branding, and community-building to show how you can take your vision from the hustle of the streets to global recognition.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is ideal for:

Aspiring fashion designers and stylists ready to build a brand with impact

Youth creatives and influencers seeking to merge artistry and entrepreneurship

Streetwear enthusiasts who want to understand the business behind the culture

Anyone craving insight into how to scale beyond fashion into multiple industries

Workshop Focus Areas

You’ll gain insider strategies and real-world lessons in:

  • Brand Building Beyond Fashion: Turning creative energy

    into a scalable empire

  • The Grit Behind the Glamor: Lessons from setbacks,

    pivots, and bold moves

  • Collaborations & Culture: Partnering with artists,

    influencers, and communities

  • Entrepreneurial Expansion: Leveraging fashion success into other industries (fragrances, media, lifestyle)

Aligned with Convention Pillars

This workshop integrates four key growth dimensions:

  • Personal Development: Build resilience, confidence, and authentic self-expression

  • Talent Development: Hone creative skills and industry knowledge for fashion careers

  • Professional Growth: Learn scalable strategies to expand beyond a single product line

  • Community Impact: Uplift and collaborate with local artists and youth movements

Format & Pricing

Special pricing available for wellness groups, schools, and women’s collectives

$50 per participant

  • 3-hour session (in-person or virtual) with Shawn Duncan

  • Behind-the-scenes look at brand-building, collaborations, and scaling

  • Interactive Q&A + hands-on branding activity

  • Access to Jacobean Apparel’s creative community and mentorship resources

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Shawn Duncan

Jacobean Manifesto

August 29, 20252 min read

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What is Modern Majesty?

"A Throne is Not a Chair, It's a State of mind"

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Welcome. You found your way here. This wasn’t an accident. You feel it, don’t you? That pull. The tension between the timeless elegance of a crown and the raw, unfiltered truth of the pavement beneath your feet. For too long, these worlds have been kept separate. No more.

This is The Chronicle of Modern Majesty. This is the Crown & Pavement. So, what does that mean? Majesty isn’t inherited. It’s built.


It’s in the relentless hustle of the entrepreneur grinding before the sun comes up. It’s in the artist perfecting their craft in a dimly lit studio. It’s in the quiet confidence of knowing your worth, not because of your title, but because of your grind. Your ambition is your birthright. Your hustle, your ceremony.

The Street is Our Cathedral.
Royalty isn’t confined to palace walls. It’s curated on city blocks. It’s the style born from necessity that becomes a revolution. It’s the language, the music, the art that rises from the concrete. It is authentic, powerful, and undeniable. We don’t just observe culture; we develop it, we wear it, we live it.

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Jacobean Apparel is the Fabric of This Legacy.

Every stitch in our garments is a testament to this duality. The premium quality—our Crown. The bold, authentic designs—our Pavement. To wear Jacobean is to declare that you are the architect of your own empire. You respect the tradition of craftsmanship but write your own rules.

This blog is your throne room.
Here, we will:

  • Explore the Style that defines modern kings and queens.

  • Dive into the Culture that moves us forward.

  • Develop the Talent within you through insights, stories, and the lessons of the hustle.

This is more than clothing. This is a declaration.

You are not just wearing a shirt. You are wearing your ambition.
You are not just wearing drip. You are wearing your resilience.
You are not just wearing a crown. You are building your empire.

The throne is empty. It’s yours for the taking.

Welcome to the New Reign.

Jacobean Modern Rule

Welcome to Jacobean Apparel.
What does Modern Majesty mean to you? Let us know in the comments below.

#CrownAndPavement #jacobeanapparel #jacobean #jacogang

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Shawn Duncan

Shawn Duncan is a name synonymous with innovation and creativity in the fashion and entrepreneurial world.Jacobean Apparel is a bold, luxurious fashion brand that pays homage to the stylish rule of King James II and aims to revolutionize the street culture. Founded by a youth with a passion for fashion and a desire to discover and network with local, raw talent, Jacobean Apparel stands out with its bright, attention-grabbing clothing designs

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Why Jacobean Apparel?

Jacobean isn’t just clothing — it’s a movement. Since 2017, Jacobean Apparel has fused street culture and luxury fashion with a commitment to empowering youth and giving back to the communities that inspire its designs.

Founder Shawn Duncan — model, designer, actor, and entrepreneur — embodies the fusion of hustle and vision, proving that you can build an empire beyond the runway.

  • “Dreams are murdered every day in the streets — but Jacobean exists to prove we can’t stop, won’t stop, and we are ABLE.”

Reserve Your Spot

Start your journey toward a healthier lifestyle — and a glow that outshines any highlighter.

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🌐 www.jacobeanapparel.com