New York · Class of 2027

Aurora James

Rank #49 of 50

Founder · Brother Vellies / Fifteen Percent Pledge

Business
Fashion
Age 42
P50 Index score 58.0
Credential P50-NY27-049

Founder of Brother Vellies and the Fifteen Percent Pledge, which pushed major retailers to stock Black-owned brands.

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"Aurora James — Rank #49, POWER 50 New York Class of 2027." POWER 50, 14 November 2026. P50 Index score 58.0; credential P50-NY27-049. https://power50list.com/new-york/2027/aurora-james

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