The gorgeous Kerry Washington graces the covers of both Elle and Essence Magazines for November 2010: The silver screen starlet has lots of projects in the works, including a starring role in Tyler Perry’s highly anticipated film “For Colored Girls.” Kerry is certainly working it on both! She is effortlessly fly, and can rock everything Continue Reading
Now on Newsstands: Essence Magazine’s Fall 2010 Hot Hair Special Issue. Pick it up and flip inside for features on everything from natural hairstyles to bobbed wigs and short cuts: Also treat yourself to breathtaking spreads featuring some of our favorite stars: Hot Hair is available for $5 at your local newsstand. Will you be Continue Reading
There is a literal renaissance going on in the Nigerian fashion community, as witnessed by yet another new line called Nouveau Rich 8485 (www.nouveauriche8485.com): Started by native Nigerians Tolani Aremu and Kolapo Alex-Oni, the brand seeks to offer modern pieces infused with traditional cultural elements. Their debut collection consists of a tulip shaped dress with Continue Reading
Hey Guys! Paris Fashion Week ended just last week. And though I provided links to some of my reviews on Vogue.it, there were a few more must-see shows I hadn’t given my two cents on. Read on for reviews of some of Paris’ biggest names: Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Chanel, and more. Christian Dior John Galliano Continue Reading
Fashion Bomb reader Alissa of www.stylishcurves.net recently tipped us off to a hot new plus sized outerwear line called La’Dan’s Closet (www.la-danscloset.com): Created by Latresa Harper, Danyelle Freeland, and Eric Heckstall, the line seeks to provide chic and trendy coats for curvy fashionistas. Alissa actually first spotted the brand at Full Figured Fashion Week this Continue Reading
Today I wanted to introduce you to The Afropolitan Collection (www.theafropolitancollection.com), a six piece assortment meant to meld traditional African fabric with contemporary style: Created by Canadian Nigerian Eniola Hundeyin, the collection uses primary colors like red, blue, and yellow on deep v-neck tops, draped angular skirts, and seductive strapless dresses. See the clothes in Continue Reading
Kanye West recently spoke to British Elle about fashion and music, telling writer Laura Davies that Lindsay Lohan set a disappointing precedent for celebrities looking to launch clothing lines: Calling Lohan’s collaboration with Emanuel Ungaro, “the ’9/11 for celebrities doing fashion,” he said, “Well I can’t do a line now.” He continued, “There are so Continue Reading
Ever since Bethann Hardison initiated her Blacks in Fashion talks in 2007, there’s always a lingering question every fashion week: will there be black models on the runways? New York had a respectable showing, as did Milan and London, but Paris truly shut it down: From Lanvin’s all brown final walk, to black models opening Continue Reading
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