Fashion
Actress Taraji P. Henson made a bold fashion statement at the 2025 Met Gala, opting to ditch pants to showcase her fitness progress. On a recent appearance on Sherri, Henson shared that her look—a fusion of masculine and feminine styles—was inspired by Josephine Baker and Cab Calloway. Styled in a corseted white dress by MONSE […]
Fashion Week of Rochester is back, transforming the Temple Theater into a vibrant runway in support of The Center for Youth. The event, founded by fashion veteran Meghan Mundy, celebrates 15 years of empowering local youth, especially LGBTQ+ individuals and homeless teens. This year’s show includes global fashion designer Adebayo Jones, who is donating his […]
Ahead of the 2025 Met Gala themed Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, a curated reading list highlights the cultural and historical influence of Black dandyism. Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity by Monica L. Miller Explores how Black men use fashion as resistance, identity, and political expression, bridging history and […]
This year’s Met Gala and the Met’s Costume Institute spring exhibit spotlight Black dandyism with Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. The exhibit explores Black men’s fashion from the 18th century through the Harlem Renaissance to today, celebrating icons like André Leon Talley and Dapper Dan. Once a symbol of colonial subjugation, dandyism evolved into a tool […]
Kendrick Lamar has joined Chanel as its newest brand ambassador, debuting in a new eyewear campaign shot by Karim Sadli. This move builds on his prior collaboration with Chanel on their short film “The Button.” Lamar praised the brand’s timeless legacy and continues to expand his influence in fashion. The announcement follows his voiceover appearance […]
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 […]
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