New York Fashion Week, as glamorous and exciting as it is, can be a bit exhausting. Running from show to show sometimes on opposite ends of the city can be tough, but luckily the Duro Olowu Spring 2012 presentation at Milk Made Studios was the perfect shot of caffeine. Instead of mannequin-like poses that are Continue Reading
Legendary model agent and Editor-at-Large of Vogue Italia’s Vogue Black site Bethann Hardison wrote an article today titled, “Will Fashion Ever Integrate?” She says, “There are still fashion design houses that choose to remain “all white” in their presentation. Maybe one model of color or two. It is difficult to stand by and watch. I Continue Reading
Bethann Hardison by Bruce Weber, Central Park, New York 1969. Bethann is a living legend. Read about her here. Snapshot is a section showcasing ad campaigns, pictures, and editorials featuring men and women of color. No words, just an image. Enjoy..and discuss! Source: Beauty is Diverse
So the Vogue Black news keeps on rolling in! Essence.com reports that Bethann Hardison, leader of the “Absence of Color” talks of yore, will be named Editor-at-Large of new Italian Vogue launch, Vogue Black: OK, this project is clearly gaining momentum. Ehem, where can I submit my application?!? Seriously dudes. This is epic, historic, and Continue Reading
No end of the year round up would be complete without mentioning the huge increase in Magazine Diversity in 2008. The year saw traditional glossies questioning their industry (gently prodded by Bethann Hardison), and turning inward to ask, “Where’s the color?” Perhaps in the Obama era, magazines are seeing that it’s time to get real Continue Reading
Hi! So yesterday, I decided to take a break from the tents and attend the Fall 2008 collection of Stephen Burrows… …held at Due per Due, a showroom in midtown. To review, Stephen Burrows is one of the first African American designers to reach international acclaim. He made his name designing for the 1970′s club Continue Reading
Hey! So last night, I attended another ‘Absence of Color’ forum organized and moderated by Bethann Hardison. If you’ve been reading for a while, you’d know that this is the third talk in an action minded series focused on the lack of ethnic models on catwalks, in magazines, and gracing the covers of publications. The Continue Reading
“Designers aren’t thinking about the world or diversity of their consumer base. I think it’s lazy…We have a broad audience we’re selling too, but to not address that on a runway is old-fashioned, and we’re in the business of making fashion.”–Tracy Reese. Hey, hey! So as you know, last night I attended Part Deux of Continue Reading
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