The imagery of Wakanda is everywhere — “Black Panther” costume designer Ruth E. Carter found —Douriean
February 1, 2018
“Black Panther” costume designer Ruth E. Carter discovered Los Angeles based fine artist—Douriean.
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Fashion
L.A. Native Batani-Khalfani has a Passion for Fashion
October 19, 2017
The self-taught designer is gracing our television screens on the most popular fashion competition, “Project Runway.”
Google Event Combines Tech & Fashion For High School Students
October 19, 2017
The event had various interactive exhibits designed by high school students. Exhibits included electronic emoji backpacks, phone app controlled neckties, and 3D printed ice pops
Inside Hamilton’s Fitting Room with Costume Designer Paul Tazewell
August 31, 2017
This year, the touring cast displayed its visual storytelling before major metropolitan city audiences across the United States.
Fashionista Elizabeth Laine Gives Back to Skid Row
August 17, 2017
Elizabeth Laine brings together fashion and humanitarianism.
FLAIR 2017 Celebrates Black Fashion
July 27, 2017
Students at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College Experience fashion legacy and mentorship with FLAIR 2017.
Ode to Africa: African Print Fashion Celebrated at UCLA’s Fowler Museum
April 26, 2017
Mills said that organizing the event was important to ensure African culture and design represented in its purest form.
Robin Barrett Takes On Fashion in D.C. and L.A.
April 19, 2017
Medicine and Fashion meet with Robin Barrett.
Photo Gallery: The 89th Academy Awards Red Carpet
March 3, 2017
Black excellence shined on the red carpet at the 89th Academy Awards.
AfricanAncestry.com Traces the Roots of Leading Black Fashion Influencers
March 2, 2017
Do you have a flair for unique, unexpected fashion pairings?
Michelle Obama loved fashion and the fashion world loved her
January 18, 2017
Mrs. Obama set the stage for her broad-based fashion choices with her first inauguration
Hair Mogul Kim Kimble Talks HSN, ‘LA Hair’ Season 5 and Building Her ‘Kim-pire’
December 28, 2016
Recently, the Los Angeles Sentinel sat down with hair mogul Kim Kimble at her glamorous West Hollywood hair studio to discuss her new product line and ventures with HSN, the new season of “LA Hair”, hair care tips, business and more.
Just Weaves by Just Extensions
November 16, 2016
L.A.’s one and only Hair Extension Bar thrives in Inglewood
Natural Hair In The Workplace: What Are Your Rights?
August 31, 2016
Sanders seeks to educate both the employers and employees with natural hair to understand their legal position on the matter
Hairstylist To The Stars Sterfon Demings Wins Top Honors At 2016 Hollywood Beauty Awards
February 19, 2016
Sterfon Demings, master hairstylist to Hollywood’s A-listers, will be honored for Outstanding Achievement in Hair at the 2nd Annual Hollywood Beauty Awards. The black-tie event takes place on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at the Avalon Hollywood. Born in Montgomery, Alabama, Demings always demonstrated skill for hair styling early on in his life. He moved to New York City, where he landed an apprenticeship with the John Atchison salon. From there he continued to hone his craft, studying under top educators such as The Rusk’s of Scotland and The Vidal Sassoon London Academy. A friendship with his client, actress Jackee’ Harry