Fashion
How Netflix’s ‘Queen Cleopatra’ Sparked Allegations Of ‘Blackwashing’ And A Conversation Over Culture, Race and Identity in Modern Egypt
The world recognizes ancient Egypt as a civilization characterized by its openness to other cultures. It was a melting pot of different civilizations and ethnicities, and one of the ancient world’s premier civilizations because of its legendary history, culture, art […]
Three Remarkable Cross-Cultural Fashion Designers Who Are Redefining The ‘Statement Piece’
In the world of fashion, a “statement piece” is an article of apparel meant to help the wearer stand out and express their unique personality and style. Yet, some fashion designers are leveraging their craft to create head-turning pieces to convey a deeper message.
Meet three cross-cultural designers who are redefining the statement piece.
Fashion Show Celebrates African Creativity, Identity and Sustainable Design
If you love fashion, you love it no matter where it comes from, and Africa is no different. Africa has a long rich history of culture, brimming with opportunities. The lands are as rich and rooted in as much diversity […]
The Popular CurlFest Beauty Festival Returns July 15
Ever heard of CurlFest? The black hair care market in the United Stated is estimated to reach $4.5 billion. It’s a massive industry with thousands of products and vendors. Yet in 2010, when one member of a group of women […]
Critically Acclaimed Indigenous Artist Jayli Wolf Releases New Single
As fans waited for her new album to drop, in April Jayli Wolf released the single “Holding On,” a haunting song about self-love and self-discovery. On her Instagram account, Wolf writes: “Art can bring meaning to pain in a way […]
Canadian Rapper Drake And His Self Made Brands
Aubrey Drake Graham, known by his stage name Drake, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, actor and entrepreneur. He first made his debut in the Canadian show Degrassi as the character “Jimmy” or “Wheelchair Jimmy.” After that, Drake moved on to […]
China’s Eileen Gu is the New Face of Professional Skiing
Professional skier Ailing (Eileen) Gu has truly made a name for herself over the past year, and is the new face of professional skiing. At only 18, she has won three Olympic medals, represented the United States and China and […]
Inclusivity Inspires Powerful Milan Fashion Week
In 2020, Milan Fashion Week designed a showcase that aimed to bring inclusivity back into the Italian cultural event. “We are made in Italy” was a showcase that highlighted five Italian designers of color. It was the result of an […]