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Ladies Night: The Other Characters in <i>Insecure</i>'s 7th Episode? A Wardrobe by All Black Female Designers

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Ladies Night: The Other Characters in Insecure's 7th Episode? A Wardrobe by All Black Female Designers

For the first time in the series' history, the characters' covetable wardrobes were designed head-to-toe by Black…

Maiysha Kai

12/06/21 8:00PM

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Essence Outdoes Itself With a Stunning Trio of Covers Featuring Lizzo, Nikole Hannah-Jones and Simone Biles

The November/December issue celebrates 'Radical Self-Care' with the three trailblazers as cover stars, as…

Maiysha Kai

11/19/21 12:00PM

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The Funk Boutique: Zerina Akers and Black Owned Everything Partner with Nike and Nordstrom

Lori Harvey's SKN by LH launches Oct. 22; Hanifa to debut first in-person runway show; The Museums of San Francisco…

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Cementing Her Status as a Style Star, Zendaya Has Been Named the 2021 CFDA Fashion Icon

The former Disney kid turned Hollywood A-lister will be the youngest-ever recipient of the honor, which will be…

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On the Next Stop of Their Controversial Tiffany's Campaign, the Carters Get Cute—but Blue Ivy Steals the Show

The couple's 'About Love' campaign sparked outrage when it debuted in August. Their new spot dials down the diamonds…

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Grab Your Coin: Rihanna's Savage X Fenty Will Be Headed to a Storefront Near You Soon

'You’ll absolutely see some stores in 2022,' said Savage X Fenty's co-president and chief merchandising and design…

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Another Noose?! Givenchy Faces Heavy Backlash for Its Jim Crow-Inspired Necklace

If another white person tries to make a noose fashionable, I’m going to lose my mind.

Okla Jones

10/05/21 1:12PM

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Rep. Ayanna Pressley Wants Medicare to Cover Wigs: 'It’s So Much More Than Cosmetic'

Pressley, who lives with alopecia, introduced a new bill on Thursday, the last day of Alopecia Awareness Month.

Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

10/01/21 8:00PM

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Because Everybody Loves a List, Ulta Beauty Named Its MUSE 100, Honoring Black Voices in Beauty

As part of Ulta's MUSE initiative, the retailer celebrates 100 founders, creators and influencers, each of whom will…

Maiysha Kai

9/29/21 7:00PM

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Coast to Coast: Black Stars Stunned on Bicoastal Carpets This Weekend

Both the 2021 Tony Awards and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opening Gala boasted a bevy of Black excellence…

Maiysha Kai

9/27/21 12:59PM

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The Funk Boutique: The New Yeezys Look Like Something Off of a Golden Crust Menu

Gabrielle Union's clothing line announces monthly drops; Junny Hibbert debuted new collection 'Mama' at NYFW,…

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Rihanna Told Me I’m Pretty and Other Amazing Things That Happened at Savage x Fenty

Rihanna hosted a 'Savage x Fenty Vol. 3' viewing in NYC on Wednesday and the lewks, music and preview of the show…

Bella Morais

9/24/21 2:30PM

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Big Beauty Tuesday: Sephora's Got a Sample Set for Us, by Us

Making the most of its commitment to the 15 Percent Pledge, the beauty emporium is offering a kit of Black-owned…

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Vivrant Things: Our Stars Kept It Bright and Brilliant at the 2021 Emmys

The acting winners were exclusively white, but color won the night on the Emmys red carpet—and Jurnee Smollett wore…

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This Year's CFDA Award Nominations Continue to Reflect Greater Equity in the Industry

Dapper Dan will be honored with the Geoffrey Beene lifetime achievement award, while the majority of this year's…

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'You Have to Take Care of Yourself': Yara Shahidi Talks Mental Health and Making Change as Marie Claire's October Cover Star

The Grown-ish star and 7th Sun producer is all grown up and the new face of Christian Dior, one of several brands…

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In America, and in the Met Gala: Who Showed Up and Showed Out at 2021's Biggest Event in Fashion?

After a 17-month delay, Monday saw a star-studded return to the steps of the Met for In America: A Lexicon of Fashion…

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Rihanna Teases Lineup for Savage x Fenty Vol. 3 Fashion Show: Nas, Normani and Jazmine Sullivan Set to Perform

The Anti artist released a one minute teaser for the upcoming show on Monday.

Shanelle Genai

9/13/21 8:00PM

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We Have Just One Question for the 2021 MTV VMAs Red Carpet: Are You OK?

After over a year primarily spent in quarantine, the looks on many of the night's stars looked like a cry for help.

Maiysha Kai

9/13/21 4:00PM

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The Funk Boutique: NYFW Runs Across the Concrete Jungle—and Atop the Empire State Building

The look trending for Spring-Summer 2022 is clearly 'Black excellence'.

Bella Morais

9/09/21 6:30PM

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Big Beauty Tuesday: Why Andrea Pitter Has Us Saying Yes to Pantora Bridal's Dresses

How We Do: The Root Ushers in Wedding Season

$55 Million Later, Naomi Osaka Becomes the World's Highest-Paid Woman in Sports for the 2nd Consecutive Year

Ladies Night: The Other Characters in Insecure's 7th Episode? A Wardrobe by All Black Female Designers

Essence Outdoes Itself With a Stunning Trio of Covers Featuring Lizzo, Nikole Hannah-Jones and Simone Biles

The Funk Boutique: Zerina Akers and Black Owned Everything Partner with Nike and Nordstrom

Cementing Her Status as a Style Star, Zendaya Has Been Named the 2021 CFDA Fashion Icon

On the Next Stop of Their Controversial Tiffany's Campaign, the Carters Get Cute—but Blue Ivy Steals the Show

Grab Your Coin: Rihanna's Savage X Fenty Will Be Headed to a Storefront Near You Soon

Another Noose?! Givenchy Faces Heavy Backlash for Its Jim Crow-Inspired Necklace

Rep. Ayanna Pressley Wants Medicare to Cover Wigs: 'It’s So Much More Than Cosmetic'

Because Everybody Loves a List, Ulta Beauty Named Its MUSE 100, Honoring Black Voices in Beauty

Coast to Coast: Black Stars Stunned on Bicoastal Carpets This Weekend

The Funk Boutique: The New Yeezys Look Like Something Off of a Golden Crust Menu

Rihanna Told Me I’m Pretty and Other Amazing Things That Happened at Savage x Fenty

Big Beauty Tuesday: Sephora's Got a Sample Set for Us, by Us

Vivrant Things: Our Stars Kept It Bright and Brilliant at the 2021 Emmys

This Year's CFDA Award Nominations Continue to Reflect Greater Equity in the Industry

'You Have to Take Care of Yourself': Yara Shahidi Talks Mental Health and Making Change as Marie Claire's October Cover Star

In America, and in the Met Gala: Who Showed Up and Showed Out at 2021's Biggest Event in Fashion?

Rihanna Teases Lineup for Savage x Fenty Vol. 3 Fashion Show: Nas, Normani and Jazmine Sullivan Set to Perform

We Have Just One Question for the 2021 MTV VMAs Red Carpet: Are You OK?

The Funk Boutique: NYFW Runs Across the Concrete Jungle—and Atop the Empire State Building