Black Designers and Creatives
Digital Showcase of Italian Designers of Color Sets Foundation for More Inclusivity
The digital event on Sept. 27 marked the first step in a broader project supported by the Black Lives Matter…
‘Introspection’ Is Key to Equitable Partnerships
Designer Mara Hoffman and Ngozi Okaro of Custom Collaborative spoke to the value of introspection in fashion…
Short Takes: ‘The Root’ Podcast Series Launches Ahead of NYFW
"The Root" podcast is decolonizing the sustainable fashion agenda.
Halle Berry Backs New BIPOC Designer Program From Walker Drawas
The pro bono program came out of Berry and her stylist expressing frustration with finding enough emerging…
The Designers Hub: Helping Businesses of Color Gain Opportunities and Insights
There are currently 25 to 30 designers participating in the mentoring group founded by Bethann Hardison.
Three Times a ‘Go’ for Gen Z Skin-Care Brand Founders
The Black-owned Topicals beauty brand targets chronic skin conditions, and amassed a wait list of 10,000…
Australia’s Inaugural Indigenous Fashion Awards Announces Winners
Thirty-three First Nations designers and artists were nominated across six categories in the first National…
Bridget Foley’s Diary: B Michael, Tired of Platitudes
The Black designer discusses the challenges of growing a luxury business in an industry ruled by white…
Italy-Based Black Designers Write to Luxury Fashion Executives to Boost Diversity at MFW
Stella Jean and Edward Buchanan sent letters to the main luxury brands asking for support to bring positive…
5 Black-Owned Beauty Brands to Watch
From launches in new categories to celebrity followings, every one of these brands' points of differentiation…
Equal Measure: Moving the Conversation Forward
Greater diversity in the fashion industry is now being demanded, but it has been a focus since the Seventies…
Outside View: Black Unison — Voices of Makeup Artists
Journalist and stylist Zadrian Smith in conversation with Black makeup artists Ashunta Sheriff-Kendricks, Sir…
Outside View: Black Unison — Voices of Hairstylists
Journalist and stylist Zadrian Smith speaks to Black hairstylists Yusef, Nai'vasha and Marcia Lee about why…
Outside View: Black Unison — Voices of Stylists
Journalist and stylist Zadrian Smith speaks to Black stylists Jason Bolden, Kollin Carter and Calvin Opaleye…
Black in Fashion Council Addresses Systemic Racism in Fashion and Beauty Industries
The council will be holding brands accountable to their diversity initiatives.