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Exclusive Slideshow: NYC Photographer Shares Images Of Our Most Iconic Black Models
In his forthcoming book,“Moments: Icons, Legends & Muses,” Photographer James L. Hicks features Black models such as Veronica Webb, Beverly Peele and more
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NYFW: Most Iconic Black Models To Slay The Catwalk
Pat Cleveland, Sterling St. Jacques and Grace Jones are among those who have paved the way for future generations of Black models in the industry.
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All of The Times Stars Slayed in Sergio Hudson Designs
Michelle Obama, Beyoncé and Janelle Monäe are just a few of the A-listers the South Carolina native has dressed to perfection.
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Supreme Models: YouTube, Vogue Launch Docuseries Chronicling History, Impact of Black Supermodels
The first two episodes of the series are available to watch now with new episodes slated to come out every Monday in October.
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Lindsay Peoples Wagner Is (Re)Making The Cut by Recognizing Fashion’s Racism
'Fast Fashion' has new meaning with Heron Preston’s latest; TGU co-founder Veronica Webb rightfully gets her flowers; Aaliyah's legacy gets new merch.
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Here’s How I Went From Detroit Science Geek to NYC Pageant Chic—and Scored a Win for Heart Health Awareness
Like most science nerds, I’ve always been a little more “geek” than “chic”—unibrow and all. I’m an introverted, quiet girl by nature; I overthink pretty much everything. But three months before I packed up my big stack of books (and small wardrobe) and made the move from my hometown of Detroit to New York City…
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Saturday Night Fever! Tommy x Zendaya's Debut Gave the Golden Age of Disco That #BlackGirlMagic
Saturday night in Paris, France became Saturday Night Fever as Tommy Hilfiger and Zendaya made their first contribution to Paris Fashion Week. The duo’s premiere presentation for TommyNow was a part-roller disco, part-Studio 54 spectacular that evoked the glam and sensuality of the ‘70s—a perfect fit for an equally retro-inspired collection. In fact, the extended…
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Legendary Hairstylist Oribe Has Died at 62
Oribe Canales, the Cuban immigrant-turned-mononym celebrity stylist whose work typified the height of the supermodel era, died on Sunday at age 62. The legendary stylist, who was based in Miami, suffered liver and kidney failure after seeking cancer treatment in New York City last month, his husband, Zaki Amin, reported to the New York Times.…
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The Glow Up Grows Up: It’s Our 1st Birthday!
What a difference a year makes! Only 365 days ago, we were celebrating the birth of The Root’s newest baby, a beauty, fashion and women’s empowerment blog coyly titled The Glow Up. A year, one awards season, two Fashion Months (and a Cruise Collection Week) and well over 1,000 posts later, we’re slightly older, hopefully…
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Angela Bassett Dishes on Her Career, Staying Fit and Mission Impossible: Fallout
The fantabulous Angela Bassett is back and reprising her role as Erica Sloan Mission Impossible: Fallout. To say that Bassett is an indomitable actress would be an understatement, and at 60-years-old, she can give women half her age a run for their money. From her role as Tina Turner t0 recently appearing in Black Panther,…