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Driven by Design
Opportunities in the design field are greater than they may appear. However, aspiring designers are often discouraged from pursuing careers in the arts because of the perception that there is no money...
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7 Black Global Designers to Watch
Lisa Folawiyo, creator of Jewel by Lisa Black designers continue to make a stellar mark on the fashion industry beyond U.S. shores into Europe, Asia and Africa, infusing the culture and landscapes of...
View ArticleTracy Reese, Michelle Obama Dress Designer, Shines at NYFW
New York Fashion Week has officially launched and African American designers like Tracy Reese are already making a splash. The Detroit native got lots of press during the Democratic National...
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New York Fashion Week: Top Talent at Harlem’s Fashion Row
B. Marie was a featured fashion line with Harlem's Fashion Row. (Image: BMarieStyle.com) Harlem’s Fashion Row, partnered with Mariott International, presented a pop-up shop at the Renaissance New York...
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J. Alexander Martin Continues Successful Fashion Career After FUBU
F.U.B.U co-founder J. Alexander Martin is still on his grind. (Image: Martin) For us, by us. You’ve heard the phrase, you know the story, you remember the brand. Yes, F.U.B.U. may have been the first...
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Fashion Bosses: 5 Style Gurus Expanding Their Fab Brands
Vogue editor and fashion industry vet Andre Leon Talley, left, seen with Linda Johnson Rice and Whoopi Goldberg (Image: File) From supermodels to stylists to editors, we love reading and seeing the...
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Harlem’s Fashion Row Presenting Top Black Designers for New York Fashion Week
It’s that time of year again in New York, as Fashion Week hits the runways, streets, lounges and Web this week. Harlem’s Fashion Row, a social enterprise that gives voice for designers of color through...
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NYFW PHOTOS: Harlem’s Fashion Row Talks Fashion & Finance
Fashion Week hit New York for another season and Harlem’s Fashion Row, a social enterprise that gives voice for designers of color through a creative platform, was at the forefront, offering dynamic...
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BE Buy Black Holiday Gift Guide: Part One
Image: Instagram Despite African-Americans’ $1 trillion buying power, which is expected to reach $1.3 trillion by 2017, 25.8% of our population is still living in poverty according to a Census report...
View ArticleHFR Conversations: Black Editors and Designers on Race and Fashion
BlackEnterprise.com concluded our New York Fashion week with “Harlem’s Fashion Row Conversation Series: Editorial Diversity Sponsored by Pandora Jewelry.” Danielle Prescod, editor for Elle.com; Nicole...
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Designer Follows Mom’s Footprints with Luxury Leather Handbags
(Images by Kennedy) As little girls, probably more of us than not watched our mothers in awe, as they slipped into their pantyhose and spritzed on their favorite fragrance. We dreamed of the day when...
View ArticleMo’Ne Davis Launches Sneaker Line to Help Girls in Poverty
Mo’Ne Davis just gave us all one more reason to love her. The history-making teen athlete is pairing with M4D3, a social enterprise that collaborates with organizations and personalities to raise funds...
View ArticleMeet the Millennial CEO Behind Luxury Shoe Brand Rivaling Prada
Kendall Reynolds is the CEO and design director of luxury shoe brand Kendall Miles Designs. Reynolds, 22, is also the daughter of Loop Capital CEO James Reynolds and Sandy Reynolds, his wife and Loop...
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Ultimate Buy Black Father’s Day 2018 Gift Guide: Men’s Grooming, Health and...
Father’s Day Gift Guide: Men’s Grooming/Health and Wellness Gifts Scotch Porter Scotch Porter is a premium-affordable men’s grooming brand, with a focus on delivering efficacious, high-quality products...
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LeBron James Unveils New Nike Sneaker Designed by 3 Black Women
NBA superstar LeBron James debuted his latest Nike collaboration Tuesday night, revealing that they were inspired and designed by African American women. The sneakers were unveiled at Harlem’s Fashion...
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Celebrity Glass Slipper Shoe Designer Jessica Rich Gets Transparent About Her...
Walking a mile in an entrepreneur’s shoes is no easy feat. Especially when they are in a lane of their own and breaking into industries with high barriers of entry. Shoe designer and entrepreneur...
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The Black Man Who Designed Some of Your Favorite Jordans Is Teaching Others...
Imagine walking into a 20,000-square-foot building with floor to ceiling inspirational quotes; Nike and Jordan sneakers designs mounted on the wall; 480 miniature shoeboxes with the names of leading...
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Angela Medlin Is Cultivating The Next Generation of Black Woman Designers
In August, Footaction made an open call to over 85 HBCUs to participate in a six-week digital and in-person design intensive, No 1 Way Design program. Hundreds of students applied to be a part of the...
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Lauren London Collaborates with Puma to Create the ‘Forever Stronger’ Collection
According to USA Today, actress Lauren London has collaborated with Puma to release her own collection, PUMA x Lauren London “Forever Stronger.” The collaboration with the sportswear company honors the...
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Designer and Entrepreneur Melissa Mitchell Lands Global Deal with Spanx
Following your heart can take you far as an entrepreneur. That, and believing in herself and her God-given ability, is what helped entrepreneur Melissa Mitchell land a major deal with Spanx. Mitchell...
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