It’s been a minute since we’ve had a Breaking into Fashion Interview, but I thought I’d kick our informative series off again with Elle.com‘s Senior Fashion Editor, Nikki Ogunnaike. The Continue Reading
So it’s with a heavy heart, Bombers and Bombshells, that I must announce the shuttering of Shop Candy Bomb. Though illustrator Nicole Updegraff and I had a great run creating Continue Reading
In an article titled Fashion’s Blind Spot, New York Times writer Eric Wilson gives an update on fashion’s persistent race problem. He speaks to the usual suspects–Bethann Hardison, Iman, and Continue Reading
Though we tend to think of Tyson Beckford as the consummate Ebony Adonis, apparently his singular gait and breathtaking good looks could only hold a candle to those of Sterling Continue Reading
Hey Guys! Today I wanted to tell you about one of Britain’s most fantastic designers, Duro Olowu: A Nigerian native and UK resident, Duro began his career as a lawyer Continue Reading
Modeling veteran Iman and newcomer Ubah Hassan discuss black models on the runway: Iman thinks there has been a great improvement thanks to Bethann Hardison. Ubah didn’t realize there was 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 Continue Reading
Fashion, News, and What Nots *Speaking of changes on the runway, Fashionista reports that the DSquared Men’s Fashion Show in Milan was dominated by men of color… “In reverse of 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. Continue Reading
Black History Moment Today I’m giving you an update on designer Alvin Bell. A former illustrator for Anne Klein and Halston, Bell rose to national prominence as a designer of 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 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 Continue Reading
After she closed her agency in 1996, people told her the modeling business was slipping without her. “I didn’t want that responsibility,”she says. “The New York Times interviewed me and Continue Reading
Happy Friday! Sorry for the late post, I’ve had a very busy morning. Why did you have a busy morning, Claire? Well, I’ll tell you. Last night, I was delighted Continue Reading
