At 24 years old, Oakland native Kevin Shephard made history as one of the youngest Black men to have a clothing brand nationally distributed through Foot Locker’s “Home Grown” program, which amplifies designers who are shaping the future of streetwear.
“We need to create a society that is based on equality and justice for all. It’s paramount for humans and AI to work together. We should celebrate diversity and I believe we will see a decrease in racism, sexism, and homophobia as people embrace AI and technology,” Sophia the Robot remarked.
Rihanna may have looked cool and collected next to the debut collection for her new fashion label, Fenty, donning a brilliant white tuxedo dress and a 1,000-watt smile. But on the inside it was another story. “It’s all a facade,” said the Barbados-born star who has become the first black woman to launch a major Parisian fashion house. “Pressure? Of course… I’m passionate about what I do, so there’s pressure every single second. It’s not like crumbling pressure, but it’s like: `You better get it good, girl.”’ News of the singer’s groundbreaking deal with LVMH, the world’s largest luxury group,
We look at the amazing contributions Black men and women have made to the world of fashion.