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HBCU Designers Made Their NYFW Debut and Footaction’s NO 1 Design Program...
In December, we received word about Footaction’s exclusive HBCU competition in partnership with black-owned design academies FAAS and PENSOLE. We traveled to Portland, Oregon, to get a...
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The Designer Behind Michelle Obama’s Viral VOTE Necklace Is a Black Woman
Michelle Obama, our forever first lady, once again rocked her speech at the Democratic National Convention. But this time around, people are paying as much attention to what she wore as to what she...
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Designer Perri Furbert Talks About Selling Over $20,000 Worth of Sunglasses...
Designer and stylist Perri Furbert, founder of Gold, The Label, went on Instagram Live to express her gratitude after sales for her new Zion sunglass collection came pouring in through her Shopify...
View ArticleBlack Woman Turns College Hobby Into Six-Figure Design Business
Passion projects can lead to success. Look at Dotun Abeshinbioke, owner of Ábiké Studio in New York, whom Insider says turned a college hobby into a six-figure business. “Three years ago, I was...
View ArticleBrooklyn Teen Invited to Present Shoe Line At 2023 Oscars Gift Suite
This young Black designer wants her sneakers to be relatable, comfortable, and something everyone wants. Brooklyn teen designer Amira-Dior Traynham-Artis is the designer behind the shoe line Lane1 and...
View ArticleRuth E. Carter Makes Historic Win at Academy Awards, Collects Second Oscar
Ruth E. Carter‘s big wins have extended the list of Black women history-makers. After winning an Oscar for Best Costume Design at the Academy Awards on March 12, Carter became the first Black woman to...
View ArticleOscar-Winning Costume Designer Ruth E. Carter Releasing New Coffee-Table Book
It’s time to celebrate the people behind the scenes who make it possible for the stars to shine. Award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter is releasing her coffee-table book The Art of Ruth E....
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Black Excellence Shined At The Met Gala 2023, But Where Were The Black...
The Met Gala flooded timelines on the evening of May 1 as some of entertainment’s biggest stars graced the red carpet for the annual fashion-forward event. There was plenty of Black star power in the...
View ArticleTop Designer Christopher John Rogers Gives Peek Of Fashion Collection For 2024
Renowned fashion designer Christopher John Rogers debuted his Resort 24 Collection 012 on April 29, just ahead of the Met Gala. The show was at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, followed by an afterparty at The...
View Article‘More Equality, Less Ignorance’: Black Fashion Company Designs Luxury...
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is gearing up for the annual Indy 500 in style. MELI, which stands for “More Equality, Less Ignorance,” is a Black-owned luxury streetwear brand that has partnered with...
View ArticleCB2 Is On A Mission To Uplift Black Artists With The Newly Launched ‘Black In...
Canadian-born designer Evan Jerry wants Black art accessible to as many people as possible. The Studio Anansi founder is bringing together the voices and stories of Black designers through the Black in...
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These 10 Black Designers Understood The Black Barbie Assignment
It is truly a Barbie World we’re living in, with the brand taking over the media landscape globally as fans and casual engagers alike join in the pink craze. With the latest release of the now...
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8 Black-Owned Swimwear Brands To Add A Splash To Your Summer Collection
The summer heat is blazing, and the ladies are still outside. Step into some Black-owned swimwear and feel your absolute best as we keep the summer festivities rolling. Still trying to decide what...
View ArticleHarlem’s Fashion Row Uplifts Diverse Designers With ICON360
ICON360, a nonprofit founded by Harlem’s Fashion Row, is doing its part to support diverse designers. The organization is launching a grant program benefitting Caribbean fashion creatives and...
View ArticleWilglory Tanjong Releases ‘Beyoncé-Approved’ Anima Iris Handbag
Wilglory Tanjong’s luxury handbag brand Anima Iris has again received Beyoncé’s approval. The Grammy Award-winning superstar flaunted one of Tanjong’s creations in several Instagram photos, posing...
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How A Fashionista Went From Target Employee To Collaborator
Jeneé Naylor went from a Target stock room to debuting her own collection with the retailer. The former store director shared how her fashion journey led to the Future Collective partnership. The D.C....
View ArticleTeen Goes Viral With Crochet Prom Dress Inspired By Zendaya
Sarah Akinbuwa, an 18-year-old from Boston, has taken the internet by storm with her self-made crochet prom dress. The pink, strapless floor-length gown, complete with crocheted roses, a matching...
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These Elite Black-Owned Swimwear Brands Are Serving Summertime Fine
Originally Published Aug. 1, 2023. The summer heat is blazing, and the ladies are still outside. Step into some Black-owned swimwear and feel your absolute best as we keep the summer festivities...
View ArticleAlaysha Johnson Elevates Black Designer As She Qualifies for Paris 2024 Olympics
Olympic hurdler Alaysha Johnson is using her platform to empower this Black designer as she heads to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. As Johnson, a 100-meter hurdler, qualified to join Team USA at the...
View ArticleTelfar Opens Flagship Store In New York City, Offering ‘Bushwick Birkins’...
The popular fashion brand Telfar will open its first flagship store in New York City’s SoHo section. Telfar will offer its signature shopping bag, colloquially known as the “Bushwick Birkin,”...
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