History is not a single story. It is millions of stories, most of them untold, many of them deliberately erased, and the majority of the missing ones belong to Black women. Black women have been at the centre of human history
When people talk about African fashion, they often imagine a single aesthetic defined by bold prints, vibrant colours, and flowing silhouettes. But African fashion is not one thing. It is the expression of over 3,000 distinct ethnic groups, 54 countries,
In 2016, Rihanna partnered with LVMH to launch Fenty Beauty, a ground-breaking cosmetics line known for its inclusive range of foundation shades. However, the quest for makeup catering to black women began long before that. We will delves into the
Step into the captivating world of cornrows as we uncover their rich history and origins. In this article, we delve deep into the African heritage of cornrows and shed light on their cultural significance. Join us on a journey through
Helen Williams and Naomi Sims paved the way for black women to pursue their career as a model. In the 60’s, a young black woman called Donyale Luna took the fashion world by storm, becoming the first African-American model to appear
Naomi was the first. She was the great ambassador for all black people. She broke down all the social barriers. Known for being the first black Supermodel, Naomi Sims has been able to overcome the obstacles to achieve success. A difficult childhood Naomi
In the 60s, employing black models was almost a political act in France. Yet, two designers dared using models with ebony skin on the catwalk
In the United States, only white models were allowed to model clothes on the catwalks until the 60s. Ebony Fashion Fair turned the tables by scrolling young black women. Yet, the world’s largest traveling fashion show, highlighting black models and
You see models in magazines, websites, and on the catwalk, yet black women and men lack representation and are squeezed out of this highly competitive career. The very low percentage of black fashion models is still controversial. The history of
African hair threading is method of styling hair that used to be highly popular in West Africa, not only it promoted hair growth but it is also a natural way of stretching your hair. What is African Hair Threading? African threading has