How a New Generation of Black Fashion Designers Are Reclaiming the Industry

A new era of Black designers and entrepreneurs has emerged, taking the initiative to create opportunities and access for future generations.

Rihanna’s LVMH Deal Is the Perfect Marriage for Luxury Fashion and Hip-Hop Culture

The partnership is a tipping point for luxury fashion, which has had a history of racism and appropriation.

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More Than a Flower Crown

Beyoncé’s and Rihanna’s Vogue covers reminded me of the 18th-century black women who rebelled against the assault on their beauty in colonial Louisiana.