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MEGA/GC Images By Robyn Mowatt ·Updated December 18, 2023

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Fruition Hat Co. By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated December 15, 2023

Fruition Hat Co., an Atlanta-based hat brand, emerged in 2018 as a vibrant manifestation of creativity. Founded by designers Bryan Chatman and Stanzel Jackson, the brand was a “call” they felt compelled to answer and execute. Both designers are reinvigorating hat fashion with their creations, colorful and well-crafted hats spanning from wide-brim styles to trendy trucker hats. Fruition, the

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By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated December 15, 2023

This week in fashion had some moments that deserve a call out and some serious dialogue. For instance,

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By Cheyenne M. Davis ·Updated December 14, 2023

In recent years, plus-size fashion has grown tremendously, offering a wider range of >extended sizes. This positive development, however, masks a concerning trend–the rise of shapewear as a near-essential element for finding accessible, stylish and trendy clothing for fat individuals. While this abundance of “inclusive” shapewear options may seem like progress, hidden beneath its guise of everyday clothing is a deeper issue at

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IreAje By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated December 14, 2023

Atlanta-based designer Issa Gray has carved out her niche in the accessories market with her brand Ire Aje, founded in 2021. The brand emerged as a tribute to Gray’s aunt Linda Gray Murray, who served as a catalyst for her journey into the world of design. Drawing inspiration from her Aunt’s teachings of African culture, as she was an educator, Gray

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P. Sherrod & Co. By Robyn Mowatt ·Updated December 13, 2023

Donna King’s accessories brand, P. Sherrod & Co., began as a side hustle. Over a decade ago, King, originally from Jersey City, was introduced to a family-run leather manufacturer while she was on a trip to Columbia. She says that the brilliant colors, craftsmanship, and supple leather sparked an idea. “It was in this encounter that a seed

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By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated December 13, 2023

Mahnal, a jewelry brand founded and designed by Shayba Muhammed in 2016 is a testament to believing in yourself and using your gifts. Muhammed’s creative genesis began with a tragedy: the sudden passing of her father Akbar. Two years before this pivotal moment she heard the name Mahnal, an Arabic word meaning attainment and achievement. This inspired her to take a

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Simon Miller By Robyn Mowatt ·Updated December 12, 2023

Holiday party season is in full swing and that means it’s time to add a few key pieces to your wardrobe for this month’s festivities. The trick is to ensure that these holiday-ready items seamlessly integrate into your daily attire. In recent months, as I’ve scrolled through Instagram, I’ve noticed a resurgence of personal style

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