Happy Friday! What better way to kick off the weekend than with a quick spotlight on a up-and-coming talent? Detroit, Michigan native Kristina E. Taylor recently launched Ettiket, a line of fun, simple separates and accessories made for women want to stand out while staying comfortable. A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technlogoy, Taylor Continue Reading
I wrote a quick article for Vogue.it on black fashion filmmaker and artist Marcus K. Jones: The cinematic mastermind co-executive produced what’s sure to be the next must-see fashion documentary, The Tents. The film captures the last two season’s of fashion week at Bryant Park and includes interviews with Isaac Mizrahi, Fern Mallis, Donna Karan, Continue Reading
Can black models get a break? Even countries with a black majority seem to forget their dark skinned counterparts come fashion week. Only 28 out of 1,128 models walking in Brazil’s São Paulo fashion week in 2008 were black. In a country where 50.8% of the population is of Afro-Brazilian descent, this seems a little Continue Reading
This weekend, the Huffington Post published an interview with W‘s new fashion and style director, Edward Enninful. The 38-year old fashion vet (he’s been in the game since age 16!) had lots to say about his plans for the glossy, and the ever-controversial discussion of fashion’s attitude towards people of color. You may have noticed Continue Reading
Harlem’s Fashion Row (www.harlemsfashionrow.com) is an organization dedicated to changing the face of fashion by shining a spotlight on designers of color oft overlooked in the industry. HFR holds annual fashion presentations (we covered last season’s event here), and has now inaugurated a ‘conversations’ series where founder Brandice Henderson interviews industry veterans in front of 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
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
Contact Claire for interviews, events, collaborations and inquiries. See instances from Claire's life here. See more pictures here.
All images on www.the-fashion-bomb.com and www.fashionbombdaily.com are readily available on the Internet and believed to be in public domain. Images posted are believed to be published according to the U.S. Copyright Fair Use Act (title 17, U.S. Code.). Copyright © 2006-2013 The Fashion Bomb LLC. © 2006-2013 All text herein is property of the author and may not be copied or reproduced without explicit permission.
