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Keep Hope Alive: Jesse Jackson Campaign Tees Make a Comeback—in Asia?
Who knew that Jesse Jackson’s 1988 campaign logo was a seminal piece of graphic design? The presidential run itself was historic. But 30 years later, why has there been a sudden resurgence in popularity for the memorabilia of the first black man to run for president—and why was that interest generated within the Asian market?…
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Know Your History: Appropriation Is Real, But Kendall Jenner's Hairstyle Ain't That (This Time)
Beloveds, we know cultural appropriation is an insidious issue that must be called out at every turn so as to nip it in its arrogant bud, but we’ve got some news for you: everything a member of the Kardashian-Jenner clan participates in doesn’t automatically fall into that category. (Trust us, we’d likely write a buzz…
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Fit for a Queen: Serena Williams Wants Us to Know Her Jeans Come Through for Curves
When it comes to our adoration for Serena Williams, there are too many reasons to count. But with a Tuesday morning Instagram post, our admiration for her famous frame took a curve. Posing in her Serena brand Retro Fit Jeans ($135) in the light wash, Williams—in a very familiar setting—showed off one of her less…
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Off-White Is Named World’s Hottest Brand; Kaepernick Catapults Nike Into the Top 5 of Lyst Index
Virgil Abloh’s seemingly unstoppable reign in fashion continues. The Lyst Index, a quarterly ranking of fashion’s hottest brands and products, place his Off-White label firmly atop the list in its third-quarter findings. This is a jump from Quarter 2, which placed the brand in the second spot, and leapfrogs the brand over long-established juggernauts such…
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Beyoncé Wore Gray Lipstick. If You Now Want To, Here’s Some Help
Can’t stop, won’t stop. Though it’s only been a few weeks since her epic On the Run II tour with husband Jay-Z, Beyoncé has shown no signs of slowing down, even for a moment. In the weeks since, the superstar has found time to sing at the annual City of Hope gala in Los Angeles,…
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Paint It Black: The British Fashion Awards Announce 2018 Nominees, and Black Models Dominate
Black beauty continues to disrupt and redefine the fashion industry, this time dominating the Model of the Year category at the upcoming British Fashion Awards, which announced its nominees on Tuesday. Contenders for the title at this year’s ceremony, which will take place on Dec. 10 at London’s Royal Albert Hall, include 2017 winner Adwoa…
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Smoke x Mirrors: Kelly Rowland Debuts a New Collab (It's Not the One You're Expecting)
After weeks of teasing a possible duet with BFF and fellow former Destiny’s Child member Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland has indeed dropped a new collaboration … and it’s all smoke and mirrors. No, for real. It’s a collaboration with eyewear brand Smoke x Mirrors. The singer has released a 10-piece, four-frame limited capsule collection, available exclusively…
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Maxwell’s Latest Video Is a Meditation on Black Beauty
Singer-songwriter Maxwell has long been known for making beautiful songs. But his recently released ballad, “Shame,” also brings us a bevy of beautiful people, as the artist recruited some of the world’s most buzzed-about black models for his latest video, directed by writing/directing duo Bush and Renz, with Sissi Johnson as creative director. With subtle…
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The Great Race: The Hennessy x Pyer Moss Capsule Collection Honors a Black Champion Cyclist
Champion cyclist Marshall “Major” Taylor may not be known to the masses, but he was a pioneer in his sport. He was one of the most recognizable athletes in the world at the turn of the 20th century, having earned seven world records by 1898. As The Root’s own Genetta Adams wrote in 2013: In…
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Cardi B Warmed Hearts With a Winter Coat Drive—and You Can, Too
When the temps sharply dropped in New York last week, Cardi B literally handed out some warmth. The Bronx-born star was spotted at the Marlboro Houses housing project in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Gravesend last Thursday, giving out free winter coats to those in need. As expected, crowds swarmed to see the reality star-turned-rapper, with…