Fashion
Forever 21’s U.S. operator on Sunday filed for bankruptcy due to for the second time in six years and said it would wind down operations in the country, hurt by mounting online competition in the fast-fashion sector and weak mall traffic. The company blamed the situation on higher costs and foreign companies taking advantage of […]
In honor of Black History Month, Mattel is celebrating the 45th anniversary of Black Barbie with a special collaboration alongside the Black In Fashion Council (BIFC). This initiative pays tribute to Kitty Black Perkins, the creator of the first Black Barbie, while encouraging diversity and inspiring young Black girls to explore careers in design. View […]
The 2025 Met Gala will celebrate Black style in menswear with its theme, “Tailored for You.” This marks the first time in over 20 years that the event’s accompanying exhibit will focus exclusively on menswear. The exhibit, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, will explore Black dandyism from the 18th century to today, highlighting fashion’s role in […]
Angel Reese, the rising WNBA star and emerging fashion icon, has graced the cover of Vogue Magazine’s Winter 2025 issue, showcasing her influence both on and off the court. The Chicago Sky forward opened up about her passions for basketball and fashion, stating, “It’s always been both: basketball and fashion.” Reese’s growing presence in the […]
Former LSU women’s, now WNBA basketball player Angel Reese continues to climb the success ladder as one of the new cover stars of Vogue. The fashion and lifestyle publication is starting 2025 with a feature on how “sports and fashion fell in love.” Also gracing the cover is gold medal Olympian sprinter Gabby Thomas. Reese […]
Zendaya dazzled at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards, channeling old Hollywood glamour in a stunning Louis Vuitton silk satin bustier gown with a sweeping pleated train. Styled by Law Roach, her look paid homage to trailblazing Black creatives like Diahann Carroll, Eartha Kitt, Dorothy Dandridge, and Joyce Bryant. Complementing her outfit, Zendaya debuted a chic […]
Nelly is relaunching Apple Bottoms, the iconic early 2000s women’s denim brand, in November 2024, with a renewed focus on inclusivity and style. Known for its celebration of body diversity long before it was a mainstream fashion concept, Apple Bottoms is back with updated styles and inclusive sizing to embrace women of all shapes and […]
The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has awarded Erykah Badu the prestigious Fashion Icon Award, celebrating her impact on style through bold, boundary-pushing looks. Badu accepted the honor in a jeweled headdress and a Thom Browne jacket, playfully noting that she had been aiming to receive the award since she was a child. […]
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries has been arrested on charges related to sex trafficking, according to sources. The indictment, filed in the Eastern District of New York, accuses Jeffries and two associates, Matthew Smith and James Jacobson, of running a sex trafficking scheme between 2008 and 2015. They allegedly recruited young men, often […]
The new Diwali Barbie, released on October 4, 2024, has generated significant attention, selling out on Mattel’s website within 24 hours. This Barbie, designed in collaboration with Indian fashion designer Anita Dongre, marks a departure from previous Indian Barbies, which were criticized for their inaccurate representations of Indian culture and overly pale skin tones. The […]
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