Anifa Mvuembe is a designer that is getting the recognition that is well deserved. After her groundbreaking and brilliant 3D fashion show. The designer and her label Hanifa M, which was started in 2012- are going upwards. We love to see it. Growing up in Maryland, but born to Congolese parents who lived in and birthed her in Nairobi, Kenya,…
The fashion industry has been confronted with issues of diversity and inclusion for decades, so after 2020- the year when brands truly had to make it clear where they stand, and those who were caught treating black people and people of color unfairly- had to put strategies in place to prevent similar practices from happening again. Which is where chief…
Hijab trends are popular in every country, either Muslim or not. Hijab isn’t only for covering your head. In 2021 there are thousands of unique ways to wear headscarves. You can wear it in a modernized way as well following Islamic sharia. A few years back, many international countries have prohibited wearing a hijab. Now it has been made a…
Gucci turned 100 years old and celebrated by collaborating or “hacking” Balenciaga. The Gucci and Balenciaga collaboration is called the Gucci Aria. This is not Gucci’s first collaboration. They collaborated with a brand called North Face that sold out successfully. But this has been cited as one of the biggest designer collaborations ever. Creative director of Gucci, Alessandro Michele wanted…
Michael Kors has been in the business of fashion for 40 years. His brand named after himself-celebrated by hosting his Michael Kors 40th Anniversary runway show in New York. New York is home not only to Michael himself but also where he started his career and brand. The show was held in the middle of the street and was walked by…
“Who doesn’t want to be a badass?” Tom Ford is back on the runway, and his runway collaboration was nothing short of spectacular. These are thoughts in Tom Ford’s mind when he designed this fall 2021 collection. It is his knack for understanding the mood that people are in every year that has led to his sustained success in the…
Iman is one of the most iconic model that ever existed. Her presence demands attention. Not just because she has a deep and comforting voice, but because she says things that are worth listening to. As one of the first black models in the fashion industry, she did not have anyone to do her makeup; she learned how to do…
College-licensed apparel has found its way to both celebrities and our everday outfits. Victoria Secret’s PINK has always designed a lot of their apparel through collegiate inspiration. Along with that they also sell college-licensed apparel with their own designs and styles. UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI OFF-THE-SHOULDER BANDED BOTTOM CROP $69.95 Image via PINK UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN BLING ATHLETIC TEE $42.95 Image via PINK…
Rodarte will be returning to the New York runway this fall. The designers revealed the news via Instagram last Monday night, saying, “We are excited to announce we will be showing our [spring 2019] collection during NYC Fashion Week. We are thrilled to create the show with our amazing team: Brian Phillips and Black Frame, Alex de Betak and Bureau Betak,…
