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In the year since Antoine Gregory launched Black Fashion Fair, he’s created an exclusive collection with Theofilio, shot an editorial with AB+DM, launched an educational fashion program with FIT, and sold out hundreds of products on the initiative’s e-commerce site. But his work is far from done: Today, Gregory launches Black Fashion Fair’s debut publication, Volume 0, an incredible collection of Black stories and talent supported by Warby Parker.All three covers (Joan Smalls, Quil Lemons, Maria Borges, AB+DM, Aleya Ali) are styled by Gregory, and the 200-page publication covers the past, present, and future of black fashion. Established brands such…

Fresh off its one-year anniversary, Black Fashion Fair (BFF) has released its first-ever limited edition publication, “Volume 0: Seen.” Created in partnership with eyewear company Warby Parker, the nearly 200-page glossy explores Black expression, focusing on Black style and culture, and the stories of famous and lesser-known fashion designers redefining the image of Black fashion around the world. This special edition furthers BFF’s mission. Antoine Gregory, brand director of contemporary clothing brand Theophilio, founded the website to unearth and support Black designers and brands from the past and present by documenting and preserving their work. “These pages are about the…

Photo: AB+DM. Courtesy of the brand While there’s been a lot of Black History Month celebrations, February has recently been declared “Black Future Month,” according to Ye’s recent Instagram announcement. In conjunction with this, Antoine Gregory and Black Fashion Fair are holding space for Black creators in the fashion industry to preserve their work and document their global impact with the platform’s new publication, “Volume 0: SEEN.” With support from Warby Parker, Black Fashion Fair has created a nearly 200-page limited edition zine that explores Black representation in the fashion world and what it really means to be seen. Through…

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…