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LaQuan Smith X Puma Debut First Capsule Collection

Puma and luxury designer LaQuan Smith briefly worked together back in 2021 for Smith’s New York Fashion Week runway collection. But now they are officially...

Her-story Has Been Made, First Black-Owned Women’s Atelier Opens On Madison Avenue

Since 2012 the Nigerian-born Canadian transplant Esé Azénabor has garnered a bridal clientele that has traveled all over the map for an appointment at her...

Designer Spotlight: Angelica Reeves of Haus of Sy Bet On Herself

Haus of Sy is a one-woman show run by self-taught Detroit-based designer Angelica Reeves. The brand is in homage to her son’s name Cameron Sy,...

Jack Daniel’s Announces Classic Remix Grant Program

Another year, another grant opportunity for designers to keep building their businesses. The Jack Daniel’s Distillery has announced its third year of supporting designers through...

Breaking Barriers with Braids: Michelle Obama’s Natural Hair Evolution with Hairstylist Njeri Radway

During her time as First Lady, Michelle Obama was known for her chic silk presses (inserts photo from the 2021 Presidential Inauguration that broke the...

WATCH: Behind The Scenes With Fashion It Girl Jayda Cheaves

“I’m gonna be like Jayda Wayda!” was the quote of the summer, and Jayda Cheaves’ influence has only become stronger. With millions of followers, Cheaves...

Essence Trend Report: LFW Fall Winter 2023

That’s a wrap for London Fashion Week. It was a week of debuts, returns (Mowalola), celebrity sightings and of course tons of trends. While NYFW...

Photographer Quil Lemons Collaborates With Sky High Farm Workwear

Quil Lemons is the definition of young, gifted, and Black. The 24-year-old New York-based, Philly-raised photographer is known for riveting photographs that make onlookers buy...

Rich Paul Announces New Sportswear Brand

Sports agent Rich Paul is a highly accomplished agent, representing many of our favorite NBA players through his agency Klutch Sports Group. And now, he’s...

Dispatch From London Fashion Week FW 23′

It seems like NYFW was just yesterday, and yet here we are at the end of London Fashion Week. Taking place from the 17 through the 21st,...