THE DEFINITION
OF BRAINCHILD.
Creating cultural experiences through fashion, storytelling, and community
brainchild
noun
“A creation, original idea, or innovation.”
brain·child | \ ˈbrān-ˌchī(-ə)ld: Brainchild Next is the creative vision and consulting firm founded by Dwight Carter. We exist at the intersection of fashion, culture, and community — building experiences that inspire, connect, and leave a lasting impact.
WHY WORK WITH
BRAINCHILD NEXT
At Brainchild Next, we collaborate with event companies, agencies, and brands to strengthen their ideas, elevate their client experiences, and solve challenges with fresh, strategic thinking.
Led by founder Dwight Carter, we bring over 500 successful events’ worth of insight in fashion, music, and culture.
Our mission is simple:
Make you and your client look brilliant
FASHION ANARCHY
A platform for bold designers and creatives pushing the boundaries of fashion and culture.
WE CREATE
EXPERIENCES
PEOPLE REMEMBER.
FEATURED EVENTS
GENT MENS FASHION WEEK
Celebrating emerging and established designers shaping men’s fashion in the heart of St. Louis.
MUSE
An immersive event where fashion and dining come together to create a one-of-a-kind experience.
CONSULTING SPECIALTIES
PREVIOUS
PRODUCTIONS
WashU’s 94th Annual Fashion Design Show
Fashion Anarchy
GENT x Neiman Marcus x Fashion Group International of St. Louis
Gent Fashion Week
Other Events include:
St. Louis Fashion Week / Project:Design! 2009-2013
State Beauty Supply 50th Anniversary
The LOUD Hair Show
Pins and Needles Designer Competition 2014-2019
and many other events involving non profits, fashion and entertainment.
FOUNDER’S NOTE
“Brainchild Next, owned by Dwight Carter, produced Gent Men’s Fashion Week, which was electric. The players and coaches were so accessible afterward, and we really felt the marriage of fashion and sport.”
Highlights - the venue, the show, perfection. I think it was a perfect way to showcase the talent of MENSWEAR designers in our City. So important, as this is a space that grows by the day, St Louis can be at the forefront of showing the "new, next, now.
-SUSAN SHERMAN
FOUNDER, ST. LOUIS FASHION FUND