Tariq Edmonson, founder of SneakersCustom.com, poses with his custom-designed African sneakers
Black Entrepreneur Launches Historic First African Pride Sneaker in the History of America
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
— Atlanta-based entrepreneur, Tariq Edmondson, generates a worldwide buzz with his custom-designed sneakers —
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Miss Black America: The Pageant Changed History
The Miss Black America pageant; how it all began. Read original article here.
Michelle Obama's Best Looks Ever
As the FLOTUS' final term comes to a close, we wanted to take a trip down memory lane of her most fabulous looks.
See them here
100 Days of Black Dress comes to an end
On December 1, 2015 we set out to feature 100 Black individuals from the fashion industry by launching a social media campaign. We learned so much from this project and discovered that there is so much more to learn and do.
Egypt Ufele,
Designer, 10, shows plus-size line at New York fashion show
By Lauren Booker, Special to CNN Updated 6:39 PM ET, Thu February 18, 2016
A 10-year-old fashion prodigy is standing against bullies from her school by debuting her size-inclusive clothing label at New York Fashion Week. Read more.
Common in Dolce Gabbana, Chris Rock in Burberry, Kerry Washington in Versace photo: Getty Images
Thoughts From a Designer: Dear Black Actors, Opportunity Works All Ways
Its Oscar weekend, one of the most important red carpet moments for the fashion industry. Weeks of preparations have gone into this after the nominations were released and the most important questions started by the late Joan Rivers: “Who Are You Wearing”? Read more
Written by Dayanne Danier
Fashion Designer of Bien Abye: a brand that makes women look fabulous in S7VEN http://dayanne.com Philanthropist, Advocate of Empowering women and girls
How One Designer Is Getting Us to Talk About Mental Illness at New York Fashion Week
By Rikki Byrd February 14, 2016
Pyer Moss' A/W 2016 runway show was an intentional mix of the awe-inspiring beauty and imagination that is New York Fashion Week punctuated by the realism designer Kerby Jean-Raymond has become known for. The main attraction was the fashion, but so was the context, setting and soundtrack. Read more.
The Unsung Heroes of Fashion
Kurie Fitzgerald | FEBRUARY 10, 2016
A STYLE CELEBRATION OF MARVIN GAYE, LOLA FALANA, NINA SIMONE AND JOSEPHINE BAKER
Archives: 1970 Issue of Ebony Begs The Question "Have Black Models Really Made It"
Tracy Reese Pays Tribute to Her Hometown Detroit at NYFW
A Harlem Tribute
IN HONOR OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH, ONE WRITER REFLECTS ON THE HISTORICAL NEIGHBORHOOD THAT CHANGED THE CULTURAL LANDSCAPE. Read more
Article by Rikki Byrd
Two Black Fashion Designers Made Forbes' 30 Under 30 List
Forbes' 30 Under 30 List was released on January 4, 2016 and featured two black fashion designers, Azéde Jean-Pierre and Madison Maxey in the Art & Style list. Read more
Barbie gets a new body and skin tone
The 23 dolls of the Barbie Fashionista line, includes curvy, tall and petite body types, 8 different skin tones, 14 facial structures, 22 hairstyles, 23 hair colors and 18 eye colors. Read more.
Fashion and Diversity Series at The New School →
Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm 55 West 13th Street, Room I205, New York, NY 10011 Tickets are free, must RSVP
MADE FOR FASHION HOOD BY AIR
How Hood by Air galvanized fashion – Shayne Oliver in conversation with makeup maestro Inge Grognard and stylist Akeem Smith.
11.20.15
MADE FOR FASHION PAIRS LEADING FASHION DESIGNERS AND MAKEUP ARTISTS FOR A CANDID CONVERSATION ABOUT CREATIVITY, COLLABORATION AND CATWALK
Words by Isabella Burley
Natural Hair on the Victoria's Secret Runway
This Model Just Brought Natural Hair to the Victoria's Secret Runway for the First Time
By Rachel Lubitz November 11, 2015
On the runway for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, where glossy, flowing curls are the norm, one model decided to do things her way Tuesday night.
Rather than bending to VS's traditional beauty standards, 23-year-old Angolan model Maria Borges rocked the runway sans wig, weave or even extensions. While donning elaborate bras, feather-laden "wings" and lots and lots of fringe, Borges went all natural to make a personal yet powerful statement on what beauty could look like in today's world. Read more.
Back Together Again: Black Supermodels from the 90's Reunite for ESSENCE Photoshoot Tomiko Fraser Hines
Tomiko Fraser Hines
When I began my career as a model back in the early 1990's, one of my dream jobs was to appear in ESSENCE magazine. So imagine my utter joy when I had the opportunity, more than once, to model for this iconic publication. You couldn't tell me anything!
I've been modeling more than 20 years now and working with ESSENCE remains one of the highlights of my career. I was reminiscing about those times when I wondered what some of the other models from my heyday were up to...
Photo: Diego Villarreal
TK & CIPRIANA QUANN
IN SCENE STEALERS, CREATIVE INDIVIDUALS SETTING THE TRENDS IN MUSIC, ART AND NIGHTLIFE BREAK
DOWN THEIR THREE KEY STYLE INSPIRATIONS
You Are What You Wear: New York’s Sustainable and Ethical Fashion Trade Thursday, September 24 at 6:30 pm
Join fashion industry experts to discuss the obstacles and opportunities that face the movement to create ethically-made and fashion-forward clothing in New York City the epicenter of the nation’s garment industry past and present @MuseumofCityNY on 9/24 @ 6:30 pm. Use the code FASHION15 for discount tix! http://bit.ly/1DT3yv7
