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By Shelby Hyde ·Updated May 10, 2024
Paris Hilton’s 21st birthday dress may be the blueprint for fast fashion retailers everywhere, but two years prior to the “original” making its debut,target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener” aria-label=”LisaRaye(opens in a new tab)”>LisaRaye McCoy wore a similar chainmail look to the 2000 Video Music Awards (micro bag, in tow). Before model Bella Hadid deemed oversized cargos and gradient sunglasses a must, famed R&B singer Aaliyah had
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By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated April 16, 2024
Black women are often erased in historical moments and movements, and the sustainability movement is another we can add to the list. It’s important to note that Black people care just as much about our environment and want our planet to thrive for future generations. We just aren’t seeing them because they are not the ones who are the face of the movement (when they
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The North Face By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated April 10, 2024
On October 15, 2017, Virginia-born founder Evelynn Escobar set out on a journey that would change the landscape of outdoor culture forever. Hosting the inaugural Hike Clerb meet at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, Escobar planted the seeds of a movement rooted in diversity, healing, and empowerment. This pivotal moment, fueled by her childhood memories of hiking with her grandmother, laid
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By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated April 5, 2024
As spring approaches and daylight savings comes to an end, going out a bit more will come with only one challenge (we hope), and that is knowing what you need to go from day to night look in a hurry with no fuss. These essentials are what will take you from an hour down to 30 minutes when getting ready for a night out after
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Getty Images By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated April 1, 2024
Over the weekend, fashion was abuzz with notable moments worth highlighting. First, actress Karrueche Tran wore a Dolce and Gabbana suit to the Truth Awards last night. Her look even incorporated the popular tie trend. Meanwhile, Nicki Minaj has entered the sneaker business with U.K. brand LØCI on a themed release.
Next, late NBA star Kobe Bryant’s championship ring has sold for a million
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By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated March 25, 2024
Over the weekend, fashion was abuzz with notable moments worth highlighting. First, Halle Bailey looked ethereal in an all-white outfit for her weekend brand event. She’s a mother, and an inspiration to many, often seen doing it all in >Valentino has decided to step down from his role. This has come as a shock for many fashion lovers.
Next, Louis Vuitton creative director Pharrell inspired the
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Getty Images By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated March 21, 2024
Gen Z is known for being outspoken, non-traditional, and unconventional in how they approach life. In comparison to past generations, Gen Z is openly not too fond of work and capitalism’s reign on them. When Kim Kardashian said, “Nobody wants to work these days,” it seemed like it could’ve applied to Gen Z. However, in the fashion industry laziness is not tolerated, nor
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By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated March 20, 2024
Rian Phin is currently one of the most prolific voices in fashion. Her online presence on YouTube, with oral dissertations on runway shows, and TikToks with bite-sized fashion analyses, has attracted thousands of followers to her content. Phin was drawn to menswear in elementary school, and growing up with the rise of the internet, she was immersed into the non-traditional, subversive space of internet fashion
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By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated March 18, 2024
At the heart of Moore Vintage Archive lies the passion and dedication of its founder, 34-year-old Keesean Moore. In 2014, Moore embarked on a journey to establish a vintage haven rooted in sustainability and quality. Inspired by his early experiences in the vintage world, Moore’s journey began in high school while working at a Jersey City vintage shop. While he started his business online a