Mikelle Drew
28 Days of Black Fashion Design: Stephen Burrows
Known for his lettuce hems and colorful, sexy pieces, Stephen Burrows is a master draper whose dresses celebrate the female form.
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Mikelle Drew
- Feb 8
- 2 min
28 Days of Black Fashion History: Jon Haggins
He dressed the likes of Diana Ross, Farah Fawcett, and Raquel Welch; yet, many have never even heard of Jon Haggins.
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Mikelle Drew
- Feb 24, 2022
- 2 min
28 Days of Black Fashion History: Liya Kebede
Liya Kebede carries many titles: supermodel, actress, activist, goodwill ambassador, mom, and fashion designer.
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Mikelle Drew
- Feb 17, 2022
- 3 min
28 Days of Black Fashion History: Ruby Bailey
By today's standards, Ruby Bailey would be considered a triple threat. Read about this very talented Black, female designer.
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Mikelle Drew
- Feb 9, 2022
- 4 min
28 Days of Black Fashion History: André Leon Talley
It's September, 2018. André Leon Talley writes an opinion piece for The Washington Post documenting the historic Vogue issue on which...
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Mikelle Drew
- Feb 3, 2022
- 2 min
28 Days of Black Fashion History: Patrick Kelly
Patrick Kelly is an American fashion designer who was inspired by Southern ladies going to church in their “Sunday Best."
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Mikelle Drew
- Feb 2, 2022
- 2 min
28 Days of Black Fashion History: Amsale Aberra
If you’re looking for a simple, sleek, stylish and timeless wedding gown, you’re first stop should be the Amsale showroom in New York City.
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Mikelle Drew
- Feb 1, 2022
- 3 min
28 Days of Black Fashion History: Bethann Hardison
As one of the first Black supermodels, Bethann Hardison paved the way for future models of colors in the fashion industry.
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Mikelle Drew
- Feb 28, 2021
- 3 min
28 Days of Black Fashion History: Karl Kani
Considered the godfather of urban streetwear, Karl Kani (born Carl Williams) is arguably the creator of the “baggy jean” style. Born in...
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Mikelle Drew
- Feb 27, 2021
- 3 min
28 Days of Black Fashion History: Wesley Tann
J. Wesley Tann, Jr. fine tuned his fashion skills early on working for some of New York’s most renowned designers.
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Mikelle Drew
- Feb 26, 2021
- 2 min
28 Days of Black Fashion History: Scott Barrie
One of the first black designers to make his mark in American fashion, Scott Barrie, with his innovative style of draping, was known for...
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Mikelle Drew
- Feb 25, 2021
- 2 min
28 Days of Black Fashion History: April Walker
April Walker did for Brooklyn what Dapper Dan did for Harlem and helped shape the streetwear industry through her brand, Walker Wear. She...
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Mikelle Drew
- Feb 24, 2021
- 3 min
28 Days of Black Fashion Design: Geoffrey Holder
Geoffrey Lamont Holder could easily be considered a Renaissance Man. He is an actor, dancer, choreographer, director, producer, painter,...
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