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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.

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 […]

In this edition of One Layer Deeper, we review a movie about a Pakistani martial artist, along with a series of short films.  Let’s get right into it! ‘POLITE SOCIETY’ “Polite Society” is a playful romp from writer/director Nida Manzoor, […]

Keanu Reeves is one of the most popular actors alive today, but not many know about his cultural roots. The star of “The Matrix” trilogy and the “John Wick” franchise is popularly known for his humility and casual lifestyle, but […]

The snow glistens on the ground as sunlight filters through the snow-coated pine trees on the isolated mountainside. A slight, brisk breeze sways through the trees as quiet settles over the desolate landscape. There isn’t a single person in sight […]

For a feature film to be eligible for an Oscar nomination, there are three numbers one needs to keep in mind: According to IMDB.com, 13,945 feature films were produced in 2022. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences mandates […]

In Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, we learned Military B.R.A.T. Kennedy Brown’s story of moving from New York to Georgia to Texas. In this final segment, Brown talks about her life in her newest U.S. state, Colorado. […]

While living in New York City, U.S.A. for 10 years was a fun experience for Military B.R.A.T. Kennedy Brown, she didn’t want to leave, but had no choice.  Brown was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., U.S.A. For 10 years, she experienced […]