“Do you taste like chocolate if I lick you?” Models Leomie Anderson, Khoudia Diop, Nyakim Gatwech and Ajak Deng describe the issues with being Black in the modeling and fashion industry. Continue reading
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DAY TWO RECAP : #SAFW – CHUNKY WOOLS AND AFRICAN FINESS
Day two fashion week kicked off with a beach flair and African print. Designers gave the audience bright colors against solid primary colors. The stand out collections came from DUT with their Rise of The Oxx line. This experimental collection included chunky woolen cardigans in the classic greys and whites as well as exhibiting some … Continue reading
#FlexinInHerComplexion
10-year-old Kheris Rodgers experienced colorism when she was bullied at school for her dark skin tone. This would lead to her being teased by her classmates and teachers. Her older sister, Taylor Pollard, was determined to boost her sister’s pride and confidence, and started taking and posting model style photos of Kheris on her Twitter account calling … Continue reading
New York Cultural Appropriation week
To celebrate New York Fashion Week, Dulce Sloan broke down the problematic trend of designers appropriating African-American culture to sell clothes. Watch the video here: Sourced from Youtube. Continue reading
SA Fashion Week Recap: Day 2
Day 2 had some stunning looks. Designers showcased more formal and dramatic collections. We loved the use of color and attention to details in Rubicon’s collection as well as the palette by Aya Velase. Here are some highlights. Edda Gimnes Sisiano Stitch and Steel Rubicon Heart and Heritage T’Niche Lumin Leandi Mulder Nivadni Sewnath … Continue reading
SA Fashion Week Recap: Day 1
#MyGirlSquad is at #SAFashionWeek2017 and we thought we should take you along to see SA’s most talented designers! Here are our favorite looks from Day 1. All photos are courtesy of Ivan, Planet Ivan // Official SAFW Collections Photographer. Continue reading
EVENT RECAP: SA Fashion Week SS16
SAFW never disappoints. The combination of eclectic style and culture is personified in this year’s Fashion Week. We picked out top 7 looks from our 3 favorite South African designers. Our top 7 looks from Sun Goddess Our top 7 looks from DS Our top 7 looks from African Story Continue reading
Skinny Isn’t Cutting It, Said The French.
The other day I was listening to a radio talk show as I drove home. It was call in time and the lines were open to discuss any issue that callers had on their minds. A lady who wanted to remain anonymous made a comment about how excited she was that there was a ban … Continue reading
Instagram Hoes And Sponsored Bitches
According to Urban Dictionary; Instagram Hoe: a woman who posts provocative pictures on Instagram for men to fiend over and pay to get. A thirst trapper. Sponsored Bitch: a woman who uses a man for their money, status, political or professional position. When you scroll through your Instagram explore feed, you’re bound to find an … Continue reading
On the Scene in Detroit: 3rd Annual Embrace the Natural You Natural Hair, Health & Beauty Expo
Detroit known for Motown and the big 3 is now becoming the comeback city. It is full of budding entrepreneurs making a change in the city they love. Genevieve Anyiah, CEO of Embrace The Natural You, a natural hair and body product company decided to host an annual event for Detroit’s natural hair, health and … Continue reading
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