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4 CFDA Nominees Discuss How Inclusion Plays a Role In Their Process
Four CFDA nominees discuss the topic of inclusion in fashion in anticipation fo the 2018 CFDA Awards.
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These hairy high heels have a surprising connection to 'Black Panther' and natural hair
On Monday night, stars from the highly-anticipated Black Panther film, including Lupita Nyong’o and Michael B. Jordan, attended the film’s “Welcome to Wakanda” NYFW event.Marvel & Disney tapped Aurora James of Brother Vellies to create an exclusive capsule collection inspired by the film. Although all the pieces are beautiful, the inspiration behind the shoes made them truly made them stand out.“The shoes themselves actually went through a lot of iterations and ideas… [but] over the last 72 hou
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Meet the 5 African Brands Shaking Up the Fashion Industry
A growing number of African designers are emerging as movers and shakers in the fashion industry. The subject of diversity has always been hotly debated in fashion, and it was one of the most contested issues in fashion this past season. A growing number of African designers are emerging as movers and shakers in the fashion industry and are helping break the perennial glass ceiling.
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Jonathan Simkhai, Brother Vellies & Gypsy Sport Tie For Top Prize at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund
On Monday night the fashion glitterati streamed into Spring Studios for a dinner to announce the winners of the annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Prize. After four months of multiple design challenges, a full-on runway show presided over by Kim and Kanye at the Chateau Marmont, and countless meetings with the likes of Anna Wintour and Diane von Furstenberg, the ten contestants were primed and ready for the results. “Tonight is the night,” menswear designer Thaddeus O’Neil said (somewhat nervously)
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Miu Miu's Quirky Accessories Will Bring Out Your Inner Margot Tenebaum
Fashion Week is ostensibly about the clothes, but let’s be real—come next season you’ll be splurging on the shoes and the bags.
