Black Model Refuses to Wear Monkey Ears and Lips at New York Fashion Week Show
An African American model says she was pressured to wear bizarre, racist accessories two weeks ago at a Fashion Institute of Technology runway show during New York Fashion Week, according to the New...
View ArticleFashion Institute of Technology President Apologizes for the School’s...
The president of the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), a prestigious fashion school in New York, issued an apology after a graduate held a controversial fashion show at the college that was...
View ArticleHarlem’s Fashion Row’s 15th Anniversary Style and Awards Show Opens New York...
On Tuesday, Sept. 6, Harlem’s Fashion Row (HFR) hosted its 15th Anniversary Fashion Show and Style Awards at the General Grant National Memorial in Harlem, with the support of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis...
View ArticleBlack Designers Grace NYFW’s 2022 Black in Fashion Council’s Discovery Showrooms
Even Beyoncé has been spotted in looks from some of these talented Black designers. New York Fashion Week 2022 highlighted upcoming fashions for Spring-Summer 2023 in a series of runways, presentation...
View ArticleIt’s Giving Leg, WNBA Guard DiDi Richards Struts NYFW Runway for Dur Doux
From sneakers to heels, the WNBA enters basketball superstars into the big fashion league. WNBA New York Liberty guard Deauzya “DiDi” Richards strutted the runway in the Dur Doux show during New York...
View ArticleElliot Carlyle, The Silent Force Opening Doors and Pushing Black Designers in...
Elliot Carlyle is the silent force opening doors and pushing Black designers in a major way. As Creative Consultant for the Council of Fashion Designers (CFDA), formally run by Tom Ford, and founder of...
View Article13-Year-Old Black Designer’s Clothing Line to Be Featured in New York Fashion...
Langston Howard‘s admiration for the arts and his desire to inspire others through his clothing brand resulted in the 13-year-old landing an opportunity of a lifetime — a New York Fashion Week feature...
View ArticleBlack Luxury With Mikki Taylor Front and Center At Essence Fashion House
Essence Fashion House celebrated the continued growth of Black luxury in fashion and beyond with a spirited discussion held during New York Fashion Week. Fashion maven and Howard University professor...
View ArticleLil Kim’s Baby Girl Slays The Runway For New York Fashion Week
Lil’ Kim’s daughter is taking over the fashion industry, starting with New York City. The 9-year-old made her runway debut at a Fashion Week event on Sept. 6. Royal Reign Jones worked the runway during...
View ArticleBlack NYFW Model Speaks Out Against Makeup Artists Failing Darker-Skinned Women
A Black New York Fashion Week model has spoken out about a terrible experience with makeup artists having a lack of understanding about darker skin tones. According to In the Know, travel and fashion...
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