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As February kicks off, we’re spotlighting the Black designers who are creating some of the most dynamic and thought-provoking clothing around the world. Some have already reached modern icon status, including Pharrell Williams, Grace Wales Bonner, Christopher John Rogers, and Telfar Clemens. Idris Balogun, Kingsley Gbadegesin and Anifah Mvuemba are also rising stars, and before you know it, their work will be everywhere. Here, we push boundaries, challenge norms, experiment with new and traditional techniques alike, and ultimately leverage our platform to bring awareness to different cultures to help shape the global fashion industry. Here’s a primer on the creative…

We all know that the fashion industry is one of the most underrepresented sectors. The lack of gender and racial diversity has heavily impacted the success stories we’ve seen, both in front of and behind the camera. The importance of Black culture in the fashion industry is indisputable. We can’t help but recall its influence, be it athleisure or ’90s nostalgia. Throughout history, Black people have been the muses behind many of fashion’s most notable trends and are the reason why our favorite trends today have risen so quickly. And we’re not just talking about social media clout or the…

Alongside her musical success, her dating history has also garnered attention, with several high-profile relationships, most notably with personal trainer and entrepreneur John Gaines, with whom she has a daughter. It is said that there is a relationship.Regarding her sexuality, Monet was hesitant to publicly reveal that she identified as bisexual at the beginning of her career. In an interview with Variety, she said: It was straight as a picture and I felt like I didn’t want to put any more weight on my ankles to win the race. It’s like you’re already a woman, you’re already black, you might…

Social media has not only changed the way we consume fashion content; The way we criticize it has also completely changed. While the opinions of established critics once reigned supreme, now online critics and their controversial views are increasingly changing the world of fashion criticism. Indeed, respected experts such as Tim Blanks, Vanessa Friedman, and Robin Givhan (although she has since gone on to cover the intersection of politics, race, and art) are known for their incisive He is still justly respected for his analytical talent. But some fashion enthusiasts have noticed that the typical commentary season after season in…

In celebration of Black History Month, EDGExpo offers a glimpse into the lives of eight Black fashion makers and influencers who have used the power of fashion to transform their identity and culture.”A Study of Eight” celebrates the extraordinary contributions of Black fashion designers and influential people to fashion history. This curated editorial project highlights culturally and historically significant people and events from 1880 to 1980.Publications editor Rhonda P. Hill said she had always wanted to be involved with a project like “A Study Of Eight,” which showcases the work of underrepresented people and delves deep into overlooked parts of…

Black Fashion Fair has teamed up with Brooklyn-based label Theofilio for its first official capsule collection, BAZAAR.com can exclusively reveal. The e-commerce platform and designer Edvin Thompson have teamed up to launch a Family Portrait capsule. Available in six colorways, the gorgeous t-shirts feature nostalgic imagery from Thompson’s own childhood. Delicately embellished with crystal embroidery, each t-shirt features one of two images: one featuring Thompson and his family posing for a portrait, while the other is a natural shot from the designer’s home island of Jamaica. The release of this collaborative collection follows Theofilio’s Fall/Winter 2021 collection presentation at New…

Anyone who knows local transportation planner, Shundria Brewer, knows she loves fashion, so when asked about the difference between appreciating fashion and appropriating it, she says she’s passionate about it.”It’s cool to do black things, but it’s not cool to be black,” Brewer said. “Everyone wants to wear black clothes and listen to black music, but no one wants the hardships that come with being black.”At this point you may be asking: “What is the difference between fashion appreciation and appropriation?””There’s a fine line between the two. The difference is being respectful and respectful of the culture when you’re wearing…

Nordstrom’s in-store pop-up program, New Concepts@Nordstrom, is celebrating Black History Month by spotlighting Black fashion. The department store retailer’s latest offering in the program is called Black_Space, which it describes as “celebrating Black creativity through fashion and retail.” Located in 12 Nordstrom locations and online, the shop features 28 Nordstrom-owned fashion and beauty brands and is curated by five Black creators. The assortment includes men’s and women’s clothing, with prices ranging from $20 to over $1,600. Each of the five curators’ selections will be represented through in-store setups and merchandising, as well as an online site experience that will include…

A retrospective of the work of black fashion designer Patrick Kelly, who challenged racist stereotypes, will be staged in the fall.To commemorate his short but highly influential career, “Patrick Kelly: Runway of Love” opens on October 23 at the de Young Museum in San Francisco. The exhibition was originally held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in 2014, but is scheduled to expand to the West Coast.Born in Bigburg, Mississippi in 1954, Kelly began selling her designs from a shop inside a beauty salon in Atlanta. He befriended black model Pat Cleveland and encouraged her to move to Paris, where…

The intricacies of Black culture are deeply woven into the fabric of the fashion industry in everything from language and hairstyles to aesthetics and trends. Yet fashion’s greatest inspirations are constantly erased from history. Bantu knots have become space buns, durags are now cutting edge high fashion, and bamboo earrings have become runway-worthy jewelry, all in the name of cultural appropriation. Black culture has served as the muse behind some of fashion’s biggest movements and designer collections, yet has rarely received any credit or acknowledgment.The unsung heroes and hidden forces of Black designers, stylists, and creatives have given far more…