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2020 saw the timely debut of Antoine Gregory’s Black Fashion Fair, a space to spotlight and celebrate Black talent. Offering audiences a robust roster of designers, creative stories, and an e-commerce shop packed with the best finds, the site creates a much-needed space for industry figures who have long been overlooked. And it was exactly what the industry was missing. Two years later, the founder and his team, with support from eyewear brand Warby Parker, took their vision to new heights with the launch of BFF’s first magazine. Black Fashion Fair Volume 0: SEEN (Collector’s Edition)Available in stores now, the…
Courtesy of Getty Images Recent events, some celebratory and some saddening, like Mary J. Blige’s birthday and the passing of André Leon Talley have led us to reflect on the true individuality embodied through their personal style, but those same events also moved us to think about if such originality still exists today. Of course we have style legends like Lil’ Kim, Missy Elliot, Misa Hylton, Andre 3000 and Big Boi of Outkast, Dapper Dan and Ye, who have all created their own personal style lanes and still turn unique looks today, but are there new artists or tastemakers that…
History: Pioneers of Queer Black Fashion Zinjiswa Malanka When we think about the concepts of fashion and blackness, the role of history is always emphasized: our culture, clothing, hairstyles, and accessories have a longstanding relationship to this history, which is undoubtedly intertwined with oppression. In this article, we explore aspects of Black culture as they relate to fashion. We look at Black queer fashion pioneers and how their lives, struggles, and desire to make an impact have shaped what it means to be queer in the fashion world, and what it means to be LGBTQ+ in BIPOC spaces. The LGBTQ+…
A sartorial’s expertise ranges from simple theoretical knowledge to becoming a professional at applying that knowledge to the creation of acclaim-worthy styles. In my opinion, this equates to reaching influencer status. And as an influencer, being able to inspire others to find their own style while remaining true to themselves is the ultimate goal. We often come across Black fashion influencers who do just that, easily standing out with their looks. Whether you’re always in need of quick outfit inspiration, curious about creative ways to style basic items, or simply enjoy watching well-dressed fashionistas at work, Black Style is always…
The designer was known for his rap music, his association with the label Off-White, and his collaborations with big brands like Nike and IKEA. advertisementFashion designer Virgil Abloh has passed away at the age of 41 after a battle with cancer.The designer, who founded his label Off-White in 2013, made history as the first Black artistic director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear division.His death was announced on Sunday by Off-White and luxury goods group Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy.According to a statement posted by Abloh’s family on the designer’s Instagram account, two years ago Abloh was diagnosed with cardiac angiosarcoma, a rare…
“Black professionals face widespread discrimination and prejudice, evidence of the historically racist and exclusionary nature of the fashion industry,” the Fashion Council for Black Rights said. The campaign’s first report states:The report examines 30 companies of varying sizes, all of which are anonymous. It aimed to measure company policies and practices related to the inclusion of Black employees.All involved participated in a survey that answered questions about current diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and practices, and the results were conclusive about the discrimination faced by Black people in the fashion industry. “The fashion world has long supported white supremacist ideology…
Edvin Thompson, Anya Gold, and Antoine Gregory. Photo by Romel Demano/BFA. Everyone keeps saying New York is back, but we can confirm that it is, in fact, officially back. And it’s all thanks to Black Fashion Fair. Founded by fashion multi-talent Antoine Gregory, Black Fashion Fair (BFF) celebrated its one year anniversary this past weekend with a curated dinner at Neuehaus and an epic cocktail after-party at Fotografiska’s Chapel Bar. Hosted by Theofilio founder and designer Edvin Thompson, run by Neuehaus, and generously supported by Migenta Tequila, the evening celebrated Gregory, his fellow Black designers at BFF, and the platform’s…
Wearable art is not new, it has become a normal thing for black people in New York, especially in Harlem – a lifestyle. 55 years ago, the Harlem Fashion Institute (HIF) was founded by Lois K. Alexander Lane, and a few years later the institute organized its own fashion shows during Harlem Week. These shows ran from 1979 to 1996, but the spirit and style seen on these streets never ended. Today, the exhibition “Showing Out: Fashion in Harlem” at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture at the New York Public Library pays tribute to the legendary art…
Christian Cody For the recent Juneteenth celebration, Black Fashion Fair and Theofilio hosted an event called “Family Reunion” at Industry City NYC. The celebration was a way for Black creatives and allies to come together, enjoy each other’s company, and celebrate their recent collaborative capsule collection themed around the Black family. The timing of the event coincided with the start of summer, as state restrictions were eased and curfews were lifted, as well as an opportunity for most people to come together as a community for the first time since the pandemic began. The atmosphere for the event was set…
On June 19th in Brooklyn, Black Fashion Fair founder Antoine Gregory and designer Edvin Thompson of Theofilio, a 2021 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund honoree, teamed up to throw “Family Reunion,” a party in celebration of Juneteenth. “Family Reunion is an exploration of the Black experience through photography, and our Family Reunion capsule with Theophilio not only expands the idea of representation in fashion, but also reimagines and reevaluates our own family photography,” Gregory said. The guest list included clients, friends and family. Guests could purchase a vintage black or brown T-shirt and submit their own family photo for a $178 T-shirt…