“THANK GOD, THAT I HAD ECZEMA GROWING UP,” SAYS the CEO of UI GLOBAL BRANDS — PSYCHE TERRY
June 17, 2021
Urban Hydration was born out of a real need and driven by a commitment to community and giving back
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Fashion
Costume Designers Guild Awards Set, Streaming On Twitter
April 13, 2021
Costume designers for films including “Promising Young Woman,” “Mulan,” “Mank” and “One Night in Miami” are among the nominees heading into tonight’s virtual presentation of the 23rd Costume Designers Guild Awards.
Sephora Brands You Must Know About
April 8, 2021
Here is a list of Sephora products that I have tried and highly recommend.
BLACK BEAUTY – A TRILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY — AFRICAN-AMERICAN BRANDS EXCLUSIVE AT ULTA BEAUTY
February 11, 2021
Black women have unleashed our collective dollars and entrepreneurial spirits—to create a market that caters to our unique cultural needs.
Harold R. Gray Creates Awareness Around the Power of Self, Through Fashion Brand, ‘Habits Reflects Greatness’
July 16, 2020
Harold R. Gray found the keys to a better life were hidden within his habits; with a clear pathway to success, he was able to unlock unfathomable potential and create a fashion line. It captures the entrepreneurial spirit and its embedded in the soles of his shoe-brand. He has turned moments of failures into pivotal points of motivation, breaking through barriers of a system that is constructed for his downfall, Gray is now looking to reflect that success is attainable by looking at the energy behind daily habits.
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza Sold; Residential Redevelopment Plan Scrapped
April 29, 2020
Developer/investment firm CIM Group announced today it has reached a deal to purchase Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza and will scrap a redevelopment plan that included a mix of residential and commercial space.
Black Americans Pick Alternative Hairstyles in light of Social Distancing
April 9, 2020
Social distancing has made hair care incredibly difficult. The worst thing for Black hair is lack of moisture. Running low on supplies while having to stay in a confined space causes my hair to transform into a large frizz ball like in the short film “Hair Love.” Now that beauty shops and hair care stores are closed, my hair has become a bunch of frizzy puffs.
Macy’s, Inc. Temporarily Closes Stores Nationwide in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak
March 17, 2020
In response to the widespread COVID-19 outbreak, Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE: M) today announced that it will temporarily close all stores by end of business today, March 17, 2020, through March 31, 2020. This includes all Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Bluemercury, Macy’s Backstage, Bloomingdales the Outlet and Market by Macy’s stores. Macy’s, Inc. will provide benefits and compensation to its impacted workforce.
Speaking about Fashion Without Prejudice in honor of ‘Cross Colours’ exhibit at the California African American Museum
February 20, 2020
Fashion Without Prejudice was a successful conference held at the California African American Museum in honor of the Cross Colour exhibit. It carefully explored today’s story of the armor worn to combat gender and racial discrimination.
Pyer Moss Celebrates Black Culture with Fashion and Music
September 13, 2019
There was a huge choir that veered from stirring, soaring gospel, then spit verses from Cardi B and sang lines from Queen Latifah’s “U.N.I.T.Y.”; a spoken word artist who reminded the audience that rock ‘n’ roll was invited by a Black, queer woman; and a stunning collection of clothes that ran the gamut from casual chic to red-carpet gowns, all modeled by Black or Brown faces.
WE tv’s ‘Angel Brinks: The Real Bling’ — A working mother not afraid of the bling!
August 22, 2019
In WE tv’s “Angel Brinks/ The Real Bling” we get a behind the scenes peek on how the hip hop fashion queen balances her life and her demanding work.
FLAIR 2019 Charity Fashion Celebrates African Americans in the Industry
August 1, 2019
The Fashion Legacy Association for Industry Recognition (FLAIR, Inc.) hosted their #OOTD, charity fashion show reflecting its theme of “The Jazz Age of Fashion,” a VIP reception and dinner on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the California African American Museum (CAAM). The event showcased the work of emerging and prominent African American designers on the catwalk as well as providing mentoring and scholarships to up-and-coming fashion and design students. The runway featured former Ebony Fashion Fair models, hitting the catwalk, styling and profiling designs from African American designers, presenting the aesthetics of Black culture. Designers included Mario B Productions, Tina
CELEBRATION OF LIFE: Georgia Von Noble a Fashion Icon
August 1, 2019
Her ability to display clothes and merchandise in shows, magazines, newspaper ads, on film, etc. was exceptional.
PuffCuff for your Hair Puffs
July 11, 2019
Lash went natural in 2006 and spent five years looking for styling tools that wouldn’t pull or break her curls. With no luck finding anything, she decided to make a product of her own. What makes the PuffCuff work on curls is that it is not elastic. It’s a big, rounded clip that can be clamped around curly hair to hold it in place without tightening and pulling. The PuffCuff is clamped around gathered hair and with its comb-like bristles, curls expand into the clamp eliminating tension. It also comes in four different sizes for different hair lengths and puff sizes.
WACO Theater Center: Where Art Can Occur 3rd Annual Wearable Art Gala
June 6, 2019
The 3rd Annual Wearable Art Gala was held at Santa Monica’s Historic Landmark Barker Hangar, on Saturday, June 1st.