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Black Designers and Creatives

From the WWD Archive: Byron Lars, Rookie of the Year

A member of WWD's 1991 fashion class, fashion made note of his quirky yet sophisticated approach to design…

Black Carpet Awards’ Second Edition in September to Feature Virgil Abloh Award

The gala event promoted by the Afro Fashion Association is to be held Sept. 20 during Milan Fashion Week.

Serena Williams Talks Wyn Beauty in Gucci, Kamala Harris Suits Up at Lil Wayne Concert & More Looks at Essence Festival 2024

The festival comes to a close on July 7.

Who’s Afraid of Investing in Black-owned Beauty Brands? How the Beauty Industry Is Failing Black Entrepreneurs

Founders and investors alike report a dismal landscape for Black beauty entrepreneurs raising capital.

Warby Parker Collaborates on Sunglasses Inspired by Theophilio’s Childhood in Jamaica

An exclusive colorway of the Jamaica-inspired sunglasses will also be sold at Black Fashion Fair.

EXCLUSIVE: Brown Girl Jane is the First Black Woman-owned Fine Fragrance Brand to Enter Sephora

The launch coincides with that of the brand's newest fragrance, Carnivale.

Black Carpet Awards Warm Up for Second Edition

The event, originally slated for Sunday, has been pushed back to September.

EXCLUSIVE: Two West African Pioneers Enhance CB2’s Black in Design Collective

Leading Niamey-based architect Mariam Issoufou Kamara and Lagos-based Nifemi Marcus-Bello are the latest…

Dapper Dan Channels The Original Cowboy in New Gap Collection

The 22-piece collection is the fifth collaboration between Gap and Dapper Dan in the past two years.

Gap, Dapper Dan to Talk Latest Collab at Harlem’s Fashion Row Black History Month Summit 

Gap and Dapper Dan will talk about their latest collaboration, and experts will discuss building a successful…

EXCLUSIVE: Rakuten Reinvigorates Its Partnership With NYFW: The Shows With More Access to Shoppers

The platform's second season of fashion week collaborations includes partnerships with Prabal Gurung, Sergio…

Kiss Colors & Care Partners With Black in Fashion Council to Launch Color Collective

The hair care brand has collaborated with the organization for its Culture Collective Limited-Edition Design…

Black Carpet Awards’ Sophomore Edition Has a Date and Location

The gala event promoted by the Afro Fashion Association is to be held Feb. 25 at Palazzo Reale during Milan…

Carol’s Daughter Partners With ‘The Color Purple’ on Hair Care Collections, Special Screenings and More

The brand was named the official hair care partner of the upcoming film, which will be released in theaters…

Jacques Agbobly Is One to Watch

Creative director Jacques Agbobly talks rebranding from Black Boy Knits, channeling family into their…