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By Robyn Mowatt ·Updated December 22, 2023
This year there were a bevy of notable moments in which costume design took center stage on television shows. Many might underestimate the sheer ingenuity and originality that designers must have when mapping out characters’ clothing. Their choices, whether minimalistic or the polar opposite can assist with major scenes and also nail down the characterization of brilliant actors and actresses on screen. From Beth
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Taylor Hill/FilmMagic By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated December 22, 2023
This week in fashion had a few newsworthy moments to share. First up, June Ambrose has announced she will be leaving her creative director at Puma for the women’s basketball sector. Ambrose was appointed for the role in 2020 after being introduced by her long-time client Jay-Z to the former chief executive Bjørn Gulden. While in this position, Ambrose created
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By Shelcy Joseph ·Updated December 21, 2023
In September 1953, Ann Lowe found herself crying in her Harlem studio after a flooding accident ruined 10 of the 15 dresses commissioned by Janet Lee Bouvier Auchincloss for her daughter, Jacqueline’s wedding. Undeterred by the disaster, Lowe gathered a group of seamstresses she promised to pay overtime and toiled away to remake the intricately constructed designs in a matter of days. Jacqueline Lee
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Getty Images By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated December 20, 2023
Steering clear from skirts in the winter is a strategic way to stay warm. But, there is a way to subvert that idea. Though it might appear to be difficult during the colder months to wear skirts, it requires intentional layering and thoughtful pieces. Recently, I went into the office wearing a skirt and during my commute on the train
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Getty Images By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated December 20, 2023
Ashley Cimone and Moya Annece, the founders of ASHYA, have revealed their first short film. Origins: A Tale of Anansi, directed by Anthony Prince Leslie details their journey during their inaugural New York Fashion Week presentation in 2022 at Spring Studios.
Anansi, a Ghanaian folklore character of the Ashanti people, who is half-spider, and half-human is the center of the
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Getty Images By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated December 20, 2023
Aaron Rose Philip, a sought-after disabled model is the muse of Collina Strada’s founder and designer Hillary Taymour. She has been on the Collina Strada runway each season and that brand has an affinity for a diverse casting from different sizes, races, and ages. The duo was tapped by the Met Costume Institute’s Fall 2023 exhibition titled “Women Dressing Women”
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By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated December 19, 2023
The winter season calls for new pieces which when combined create an ideal capsule wardrobe. These versatile essentials that can be fused into your closet are a must as the temperature drops. If you’re someone who leans more towards minimalism we’ve done some research on essentials that will be perfect for you. And if you’re more of a maximalist, we’re also delving into pieces
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BFA By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated December 19, 2023
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By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated December 19, 2023
Coach is gearing up to release a capsule with Lil Nas X. For his latest creative feat, the rapper who is an ambassador for Coach is also the face of a campaign for the brand.
The Lil Nas X Drop capsule will include pieces and looks the artist handpicked and customized from Coach’s Winter 2023 collection. Stuart Vevers, the brand’s creative director also worked with