Jari Jones’s success as Calvin Klein’s newest model is the perfect intersection of marginalized identities finally being recognized for their true beauty. Jones, a Black, plus-sized trans woman, is being proudly displayed on a major fashion label’s billboard for the mainstream public to behold. From this momentous achievement arose...
A FASHION REVIEW
Beyoncé’s Black is King is a visually stunning masterpiece that venerates various African cultures in all their distinct majesties. This glorious celebration of black innovation and triumph was an impeccable synthesis of Beyoncé’s legendary vocal prowess and lavish costume designs, the latter eliciting discussions about the garments’...
A TIMELINE OF LEGACY AND INFLUENCE
The early 2000s were a glorious celebration of Hip Hop and R&B, the airways dominated by crunk and masterfully-crafted R&B albums. The effects of such an influential epoch of music can still be felt in modern music videos, particularly in the wardrobe. A...
TRENDS OVER THE YEARS
Men’s fashion in music videos is often overlooked in comparison to that of female artists. There is a variety of iconic looks across multiple genres and male musicians have flaunted fashions that ranged from creative and experimental to reflective of their era while somehow being timelessly...
COLORISM AS AN EMBLEMATIC ISSUE THAT PLAGUES THE INDUSTRY
A resurfaced clip from the long-running reality television show America’s Next Top Model has caused an earthshaking commotion on Twitter, causing many to reevaluate show host Tyra Banks’s treatment of black models. The clip depicted Banks forcing model Danielle Evans to...
SUSTAINABILITY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH INDIGENOUS CLOTHES-MAKING AND INDIGENOUS ARTIST'S CRAFT
In recent years, the impending threat of climate change has only grown more urgent, with even the U.N. warning of a global environmental crisis in 2040 as a consequence of the present refusal to decrease emissions. Meanwhile, the rising...
SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW
Grace Johnson is the founder of Afro-Indie Adornments, a boutique that specializes in African and West Indies-inspired accessories. In just a few years, Ms. Johnson has built a unique, thriving business, and now she is a winner of the Luxe Kurves’ Fashionpreneur Shark Tank contest. She has graced...
SPRING FASHION TRANSITION
The seamless transition from spring to summer is reflected in the subtle differences between the seasonal fashions, making the change in daily outfits occur more organically. Dresses are the most versatile articles of clothing during this seasonal shift, and their adaptability comes from their design as well...
WE LOVE OUR HAIR TRENDS
The ever-growing prominence of black hairstyles is reflected in the hair trends of spring 2020, with designers and black celebrities alike showcasing the inherent elegance and diversity of black hair. Even the hairstyle trends that are not specific to black hair will only further enhance...
SPRING UP YOUR FASHIONS
With the dawning of a new decade, many began speculating on the kinds of fashions and aesthetics that would dominate the 2020s. Naturally, the most common guess was that the look and feel of the 1920s would be recreated a century later. In reality, however, 2020’s...
