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Novi Brown Brought Bold Braids And Soft Glam To NYFW

For actress Novi Brown, her second season at New York Fashion Week wasn’t about chasing every trend. Instead, she leaned into looks that made her…

Inside Echelon Noir’s First Fashion Week Dinner

“Black creatives drive innovation and trends in the beauty industry,” says Jawara Wauchope, a celebrity hair stylist and co-founder of Echelon Noir, a production company…

Cardi B’s Beauty Look Shut Down Alexander Wang’s Show

Less than a week before Cardi B announced her fourth pregnancy—and first with her new boyfriend, Steffon Diggs—the rapper was busy delivering serving looks at…

Black Woman-Approved London Fashion Week Trends

London’s spring/summer 2026 shows have officially come to a close. But first, they had to deliver statement lips at Labrum, wedding hair at Richard Quinn,…

Crowned Skin Relaunches With Bold New Look And Luxe Formulations

Crowned Skin is stepping into a new era this month with a relaunch that’s set to redefine what men’s grooming looks and feels like. For…

When It Comes to Building a Fragrance Wardrobe, S.S.K. Labs Proves Less Is More

Make no qualms about it—fragrance is booming, and has been for the past five years like never before. But with so many perfumes on the…

How Assata Shakur Reminded Us Of The Beauty And Power In Preservation

Assata Shakur (born Joanne Chesimard) the political activist, revolutionary writer, Black Panther, and member of the Black Liberation Army has passed away in Havana, Cuba…

Why Fall Hair Colors On Deep Skin Will Never Go Out Of Style

It’s officially fall, which means our hair may be due for a seasonal transition from platinum blonde to tones with more depth. “This fall is…

Renell Medrano Enters Her Beauty Era As Supersuite’s Creative Director 

Renell Medrano has become one of the industry’s most beloved photographers. Known for capturing powerful imagery inspired by her Bronx upbringing and Dominican heritage, her…

Couple-Care: Chaya + Braxton Cook

Couple-Care is a monthly series highlighting inspiring couples in our community. Each couple discusses how “couple-care” sustains their relationship, the self-care lessons they’ve learned from one…