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Eric Montgomery By Aziah Kamari ·Updated November 14, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – On November 10, 2023, fashion enthusiasts and climate advocates gathered at La Maison Française, Embassy of France, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Versailles. Diverse sponsors, including NexTiles, The French Embassy, and HBCU Green Fund collaborated seamlessly to intersect style, sustainability, and social justice. 

By spotlighting sustainable fashion as a potent instrument for addressing

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By Shelcy Joseph ·Updated November 10, 2023

Last week, the fashion world welcomed two major designer drops with great fanfare. First, Phoebe Philo—the minimalist designer who revived Celine in the 2010s—launched her eponymous label two years after announcing the venture. The first edit, A1 as she called it, featured a range of pieces that felt both new and familiar to longtime fans—from sharply tailored coats and asymmetrical dresses to understated

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Getty Images By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated November 9, 2023

With the holiday party season approaching, the dress code will require you to embrace bold and stylish trends that are fitting for all the mandatory festivities. You might want your look to exude confidence and elegance, especially if you plan on bumping into a fling from the past. Or maybe, you just want one fun dress to wear to

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Oscar Ouk By Devine Blacksher ·Updated November 9, 2023

The runways for Fall/Winter 2023 have spoken, and this holiday period is all about embracing the magic of embellishments. From intricately beaded designs to crystal-studded creations, the hottest clothing and accessories on the block are aesthetically decorative.  

Take notes from the fashion-forward street crowd and pair these textured statement pieces with cozy knits, sharp tailoring and relaxed denim for a

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Victoria’s Secret By ·Updated November 3, 2023

This week in fashion was quite eventful. First up, the British Fashion Council announced its New Wave Of Creatives which included many Black innovators like stylist

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Phoebe Philo By ·Updated November 1, 2023

Several weeks before the much-awaited launch of Phoebe Philo’s eponymous label, a video of Iman accusing the English designer of racism resurfaced—reigniting calls for a boycott among Black consumers. In the video, the Somali-American model spoke out against Philo’s resistance to hiring Black models after being called out by the Diversity Coalition (an organization founded by Iman and Bethann Hardison

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AMIRI By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated October 30, 2023

Lukhanyo Mdingi has been announced as the winner of the 2023 AMIRI Prize. Mdingi walks away with $100,000 and a year-long mentorship with the award’s founder, Mike Amiri and his contemporaries. Founded in 2015 after studying at the Cape Peninsula University in South Africa the 31-year-old designer has utilized the traditional artisan technique and collaboration with local artisans to make

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By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated October 27, 2023

Disney, the global entertainment icon that has captivated audiences for a century, is celebrating its remarkable journey with the Create 100 auction in support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, established in 1980. This unique international event commemorates Disney’s 100th anniversary by auctioning one-of-a-kind pieces created by talented artists, designers, and overall creatives. Visionaries like Taofeek Abijako, Marc Jacobs, Virgil Abloh, and Tommy Hilfiger have

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Darrel Hunter By Robyn Mowatt ·Updated October 27, 2023

When it comes to fall trends, the defining factor that makes something relevant is how easy it is to fuse it into your current wardrobe. If you peruse through Instagram and TikTok, you might see hues that weren’t being embraced during the warmer months. Currently, tomato red and pastel yellow are having a moment, as well as metallic hues.