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NAFAD’s Pioneering Role in Boosting Black Designers
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New York’s Fashion Avenue Turns 50
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The French luxury fashion house rings in its diamond anniversary this year.
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These designers have brought in fresh perspectives, told new stories and, in some cases, interwoven elements…
How Cultural Appropriation Became a Hot-button Issue for Fashion
While the early days of trade opened the door to cultural exchange, it simultaneously made way for cultural…
12 of Fashion’s Most Influential Latinx Designers
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A Look at Tennis‘ Lasting Influence on Fashion
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Equal Measure: Moving the Conversation Forward
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