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By Robyn Mowatt ·Updated August 3, 2023
Rising D.C.-bred artist IDK introduces himself to the lauded global fashion industry with the announcement of a new collection with Dior.
The exclusive collaboration, spearheaded by Dior men’s artistic director Kim Jones and IDK, will outfit uniforms for 25 students from diverse backgrounds who will attend a 10-day music business seminar at Harvard University. The seminar titled “No Label Academy” taking place from August
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By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated August 3, 2023
New York-based designer Brandon Blackwood is set to launch the most coveted bags of the year, the Zodiac Collection. From Libra to Virgo, there’s a bag for everyone’s chart. The collection is an ode to the nameplate necklace, a New York staple. The Daphne bag comes in Black Nylon and Oil Leather with a gold plated crystal rhinestone-adorned zodiac sign as the buckle.
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Max Papendieck By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated August 2, 2023
Brooklyn-based designer Maxwell Osborne is gearing up to launch a capsule denim collection for his brand anOnlyChild. The collection is a love letter to his home New York and its ability to bring together a plethora of communities.
Denim being a classic fabric that has withstood the test of time and jumped through many cultures was the perfect fit for
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By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated August 2, 2023
Ari Lennox graced the stage in a mesmerizing performance, captivating the audience not only with her soulful vocals but also with her stunning fashion choice >LaQuan Smith, and it was a perfect match for her electrifying presence.
LaQuan Smith’s signature style shone through, as the outfit featured sleek lines, intricate lace details that accentuated Lennox’s curves in all the right places. The choice of
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Matthew Jordan Smith By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated August 1, 2023
Girlfriends was the pinnacle of friendship, womanhood and >Mara Brock Akil, the show centered around four Black women Joan, Maya, Lynn, and Toni. We watched these four women be by each other’s sides through thick and thin, as the theme song suggested. The show provided a refreshing and authentic portrayal of the complexities of modern female friendships, careers,
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Michelle Buteau as Mavis in Netflix’s “Survival of the Thickest.” VANESSA CLIFTON/NETFLIX By Skylar Mitchell ·Updated August 1, 2023
When bringing characters to life, a star is not born; it’s made. Both fashion and television professionals can attest that it takes a pointed vision to craft the style profile of a scripted character. Costume designer Keia Bounds knows this all too well, having created the wardrobes of multiple
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Getty Images By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated July 31, 2023
Over the weekend, the Renaissance World Tour witnessed some of the most captivating moments in the fashion world. Social media platforms, especially Instagram, were abuzz with numerous exciting collaborations. It’s truly fascinating to witness the magic that can emerge from these partnerships in today’s fashion landscape. One such collaboration that caught everyone’s attention is the latest joining effort between
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Ania Holland By Cierra Black ·Updated July 28, 2023
It has been a full year since Beyoncé dropped her seventh studio solo album, Renaissance, and like every other drop, this album brought on another cultural reset. The Renaissance World Tour kicked off on May 10, 2023 and introduced a new era of style for the musical icon and all those who come to share in the experience. It
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By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated July 28, 2023
What a whirlwind of collaborations we’ve had this week. Brands keep tapping celebrities to be the face of campaigns and are even having them add “designer” to their already impressive resumes. This week did not disappoint in the collaboration department. There are classic brands collaborating, as well as some of the most unlikely pairings of celebrities and brands joining forces.Tupac‘s name comes up