Liya Kebede carries many titles: supermodel, actress, activist, goodwill ambassador, mom, and fashion designer. Her story begins in Addis...

It's September, 2018. André Leon Talley writes an opinion piece for The Washington Post documenting the historic Vogue issue on which...

Patrick Kelly is an American fashion designer. A native of Mississippi, Kelly was heavily influenced by his southern roots, both the...

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...

As one of the first Black supermodels, Bethann Hardison paved the way for future models of colors in the fashion industry. Today, she...

Considered the godfather of urban streetwear, Karl Kani (born Carl Williams) is arguably the creator of the “baggy jean” style. Born in...

J. Wesley Tann, Jr. (known to many as simply Wesley Tann) fine tuned his fashion skills early on working for some of New York’s most...

One of the first black designers to make his mark in American fashion, Scott Barrie, with his innovative style of draping, was known for...

April Walker did for Brooklyn what Dapper Dan did for Harlem and helped shape the streetwear industry through her brand, Walker Wear. She...

Geoffrey Lamont Holder could easily be considered a Renaissance Man. He is an actor, dancer, choreographer, director, producer, painter,...

In 1988, NY mayor David Dinkins declared February 23rd Willi Smith day, in honor of one of the most talented designers of his era. He was...

She is probably one of the most talented evening and costume designers you’ve never heard of, and yet Zelda Wynn Valdes designed gowns...

Some have called his clothes ‘quirky, yet classic’. Jeffrey Banks called him ‘the African American Christian Francis Roth’. And while...

Before Naomi, there was Naomi . . . Sims, one of the first Black supermodels to grace the cover of a major US magazine. She would also...

In today’s 28 Days of Black Fashion History, we celebrate Jay Jason Jaxon, the first American couturier in Paris. At 24, this young man...

Known to many as a restauranteur, author and celebrity chef, B. Smith (born Barbara Elaine Smith) actually got her start as a fashion...

Although you may not know her name, you’ve definitely seen her work. Costume designer, Ola Hudson, has played a huge role in the looks of...

Though Lois K. Alexander-Lane was said to have been a fashion designer, her legacy will be tied to not what she designed but her efforts...

His designs are a favorite of Oprah and Queen Latifah, and he’s a veteran of such brands as Calvin Klein and Donna Karan. Former design...

Helen Williams is the first African American model to cross over into mainstream media. A pioneer in the world of modeling, Helen...