culture
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I Discovered Virgil Abloh Because of His Nike Collaboration. I Learned So Much More
Much like discovering jazz through hip-hop, I discovered the world and legacy of Virgil Abloh though sneakers.
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Amid Myriad Tributes to Virgil Abloh, Ye Dedicates ‘Sunday Service’ to His Late Friend and Collaborator
The artist formerly known as Kanye West honored Donda's creative director as celebs, collaborators and Chicago mourn and Abloh's final collection takes flight.
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Virgil Abloh, Luxury Streetwear King and Artistic Director of Louis Vuitton Menswear, Dies at 41
The designer privately battled a rare cancer for two years.
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UGA Sophomore Launches Natural November Campaign to Embrace Black Hair on Campus
Niyah Brown places herself in the lineage of “Afro Activists” in the natural hair movement.
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Sephora’s Holiday Sets Are Back and Blacker; Here’s What We’re Gifting
The retailer's commitment to the Fifteen Percent Pledge has extended to its gift offerings this holiday season, with Black-owned beauty sets in the mix.
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The Collab Conundrum: After the Devastation of Astroworld, Should There Be Travis Scott Collabs?
As Scott's team pushes back against 'inconsistent messages' following the Astroworld tragedy, his brand partners consider the message they're sending.
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Inclusivity and Black Influence Won the Night at the CFDA Awards
Aurora James' Fifteen Percent Pledge, Dapper Dan and Zendaya were all honored at the 2021 event; Christopher John Rogers, Telfar and Theophilio won top prizes.
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This Year’s ComplexCon Was Another Cruel Reminder That I’m Old AF
Much like everything else in our lives, this year's ComplexCon was decidedly different than its pre-pandemic incarnation.
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I’ve Never Purchased Any FUBU Before. That Might Change in 2021
The 'For Us, By Us' clothing brand founded in 1992 would entirely kill the game if it came out today
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Young, Gifted and Black: Popping Queen Angyil Wins Red Bull’s ‘Dance Your Style’ National Finals USA
For two days straight, the three-time world champion freestyler destroyed everyone in her path to win the popular hip-hop dance competition.