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“What I’m most excited about with the Fashion Stories section is that it gives Black designers, who have also been historically marginalized, an opportunity to be featured in the editorial space,” Gregory says. “A lot of these designers are great at telling stories. We just need to be good at selling our products and our stories.”One of the young designers taking part is Nicole Zizi, a Florida native who now lives in New York and runs a sustainable streetwear brand called NICOLE ZIZI STUDIO. She met Gregory through Twitter and became intrigued by the concept of a Black Fashion Fair…

1920s — Josephine BakerMichael Ochs ArchiveJosephine Baker was one of the leading dancers and singers of the 1920s. Growing up poor, she taught herself to dance and quickly rose to worldwide fame, never shying away from pushing the boundaries of fashion and style. Later in life, she became a leader in the French Revolution and the American Civil Rights Movement. If you’re looking for a new role model, she’s here for you.Dais K.E.K. Puffy Sleeve Signature Shirt in FuchsiaJosephine Baker’s style is defined by risk-taking and bold details – she practically invented the puff sleeve – so recreate her look…

“To say a black square is not enough is an understatement,” says Georgia Medley, a stylist and junior fashion editor at Harper’s Bazaar UK, reflecting on the criticism that many infamously non-diverse fashion brands were hit with last month when they chose to post a black square in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, but without making any real promises for change. “This in itself just shows that the problem is much bigger than us,” she continues. “We are fighting against a system of constant oppression. There is a psyche, that has been embedded into the mind of the…

While physical fashion shows are still suspended for now, men’s fashion week is currently being held through a digital lens in Paris. And yesterday we saw Kim Jones announce Dior’s latest collection, a collaboration with Ghanaian artist Amoako Boafo, through a series of videos. By featuring only black models, we address the issue of diversity on the catwalk.”This is not political. We started this in December,” the menswear designer told the Guardian. “But one thing a designer can do is [reflect] For me, diversity comes naturally. It reflects the wider world. ”Provided by Press Office //LAUNCHMETRICS SPOTLIGHTRelated articlesThe collection was…

As luxury fashion seeks to adapt to the coronavirus crisis with a series of digital events, Dior’s men’s collection faced the issue of diversity on the catwalk in a new and timely change.A week after the brand was criticized for featuring models in all-white ensembles during its womenswear couture presentation, menswear artistic director Kim Jones announced that the Spring 2021 collection he co-designed with the brand Only black models were used for the summer collection. Amoako Boafo is a famous Ghanaian portrait painter.”This is not political. We started this in December,” Jones said from his home in London. “But one…

The Black Lives Matter protests this month have forced us to look at and reexamine many sectors of society, from law enforcement and social service programs to the fashion industry itself. Unfortunately, the fashion industry has earned a bad reputation for being elitist, snobbish, and having an extremely narrow view of beauty, which has resulted in many creative voices being left out of the high fashion conversation. One conversation that has arisen over the past month is the need for more diversity within the fashion industry, from the models who wear the clothes to the fashion editors who dictate the…

Over the past few weeks, brands have flooded their social platforms with solidarity statements and pledges against racism and inequality. From instant donations to organizations dedicated to supporting and amplifying Black voices to long lists of calls to action outlining ways companies can move forward in the fight against racial inequality, it appears companies are taking a step back to educate, listen, and learn in order to implement long-term change. The fashion industry is an industry that has always been criticized for its lack of diversity, and now actual change is being called for beyond simple social posts.While this is…

In 2017, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology opened a groundbreaking exhibition, “Black Fashion Designers,” examining the significant, yet often unrecognized, impact that Black designers have had on fashion. This extensive survey showcased approximately 75 styles by more than 60 designers from the past 80 years. These designers included 1950s society dressmaker Ann Lowe, who designed Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’ wedding dress, 1970s stars Stephen Burrows and Scott Barry, who defined the glamorous body-con style of the disco era, and today’s emerging talents like designer Kerby Jean-Raymond, who worked with LaQuan Smith and Pierre Moss. The exhibition is accompanied…

Erica Hart, Gabi Gregg, Philomena Kwao.Photo: Ryan Michael Kelly/Swimsuits For AllAs a fashion and beauty publication, what we can do is use our platform today and every day to amplify the voices of the many talented Black people who make this industry what it is. In addition to continuing to tell their stories individually, we’ll be sharing a list of Black fashion editors, bloggers, influencers, designers, stylists, and models we think you should pay attention to (if you haven’t already). Follow them, listen to them, spread the word, support their projects, tell your colleagues and employees about them, and hire…

In 2018, at the age of 23, Tyler Mitchell became the first black photographer to shoot the cover of American Vogue in its 125-year history. Since then, his career has expanded to include more major magazine covers, high-end fashion campaigns, art exhibitions, and most recently, his work in film and television with his deal with UTA. Also in 2018, London-born Nadine Ijewere became the first Black woman to shoot the cover of British Vogue. For Chicago-born Dana Scruggs, her breakout moment came after her photos of track and field athlete Tori Bowie were featured in ESPN Magazine’s 2018 “The Body…