But dressing to fit the mold didn’t sit well with everyone. While Black Ivyists suited up in tweed and flannel to peacefully fight for their rights, members of the ever-growing…
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26 Brands Black Fashion People Are Loving
During what I would call my rookie season—my first season as an editor—of New York Fashion Week back in the fall, I attended the Black in Fashion Council showroom preview…
The Ultimate Guide To Old Hollywood Glam Inspired Makeup
I’ll always a strong believer in the idea of looking to the past to better recognize its impact on our present (and, ultimately, our futures). A prime example of this…
Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye on Her Clean Beauty Brand Ami Colé
Do you think that beauty trends or aesthetics offset progress in the industry? It’s a very nuanced and layered conversation because it’s hard to think about what I enjoyed and…
5 It Items and the Black-Owned Brands Behind Them
What constitutes an “It” item in fashion? While some might point to celebrity endorsements, sales, or even of Instagram likes, I wouldn’t use any of those things as measurements. If…
6 Black Makeup and Hair Artists Share Their Best Beauty Tips
Follow: @tashareikobrown Celebrity clients: Tracee Ellis Ross, Alicia Keys, Gabrielle Union, Michael B. Jordan, Daniel Kaluuya Top makeup tip of all time: I love to custom-make my own rollerball for de-puffing and…
29 Black-Owned Indie Fashion Brands That You Should Know
I don’t know about you, but for me, buying from an indie brand or shop just hits different than buying from somewhere that everyone knows. Sure, shopping from big chains has its moments. But…
The Best 15 Products for Maintaining Your Protective Styles
POV: You’ve had your protective style in for the past couple of weeks, and it’s starting to hit that point. Your natural hair has grown out from the bases of the braids, the scalp is…
10 Black TikTokers to Follow in Fashion and Beauty
TikTok has obviously made a huge space for itself in the fashion-and-beauty sphere within the past year. With new viral challenges and trends popping up every day, it’s clear that there…
19 Black-Owned Shoe Brands to Shop Year-Round
If you were to survey editors, you’d find that everyone has their own favorite aspect of their job. Some love scouring Nordstrom for the best new arrivals, and some love…
19 Black-Owned Handbag Brands to Shop Year-Round
Long before everyone adopts a handbag trend, an It-bag, or a rising handbag brand, it, without a doubt, falls into one of two categories: Either, it’s from a Black-owned business, or…
16 Self-Care Items Black Creatives Can’t Live Without
Follow: @maya_rene How do you feel most confident? What are a few things you like to do to boost your self-confidence if you aren’t feeling 100%? I rely heavily on my…
