Mikelle DrewFeb 242 min28 Days of Black Fashion History: Liya KebedeLiya Kebede carries many titles: supermodel, actress, activist, goodwill ambassador, mom, and fashion designer. Her story begins in Addis...
Mikelle DrewFeb 94 min28 Days of Black Fashion History: André Leon TalleyIt's September, 2018. André Leon Talley writes an opinion piece for The Washington Post documenting the historic Vogue issue on which...
Mikelle DrewFeb 32 min28 Days of Black Fashion History: Patrick KellyPatrick Kelly is an American fashion designer. A native of Mississippi, Kelly was heavily influenced by his southern roots, both the...
Mikelle DrewFeb 22 min28 Days of Black Fashion History: Amsale AberraIf you’re looking for a simple, sleek, stylish and timeless wedding gown, you’re first stop should be the Amsale showroom in New York...
Mikelle DrewFeb 13 min28 Days of Black Fashion History: Bethann HardisonAs one of the first Black supermodels, Bethann Hardison paved the way for future models of colors in the fashion industry. Today, she...
Mikelle DrewFeb 28, 20213 min28 Days of Black Fashion History: Karl KaniConsidered the godfather of urban streetwear, Karl Kani (born Carl Williams) is arguably the creator of the “baggy jean” style. Born in...
Mikelle DrewFeb 27, 20213 min28 Days of Black Fashion History: Wesley TannJ. 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...
Mikelle DrewFeb 26, 20212 min28 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...
Mikelle DrewFeb 25, 20212 min28 Days of Black Fashion History: April WalkerApril Walker did for Brooklyn what Dapper Dan did for Harlem and helped shape the streetwear industry through her brand, Walker Wear. She...
Mikelle DrewFeb 24, 20213 min28 Days of Black Fashion Design: Geoffrey HolderGeoffrey Lamont Holder could easily be considered a Renaissance Man. He is an actor, dancer, choreographer, director, producer, painter,...
Mikelle DrewFeb 22, 20212 min28 Days of Black Fashion History: Zelda Wynn ValdesShe is probably one of the most talented evening and costume designers you’ve never heard of, and yet Zelda Wynn Valdes designed gowns...
Mikelle DrewFeb 21, 20213 min28 Days of Black Fashion History: Byron LarsSome have called his clothes ‘quirky, yet classic’. Jeffrey Banks called him ‘the African American Christian Francis Roth’. And while...
Mikelle DrewFeb 20, 20214 min28 Days of Black Fashion History: Naomi SimsBefore Naomi, there was Naomi . . . Sims, one of the first Black supermodels to grace the cover of a major US magazine. She would also...
Mikelle DrewFeb 18, 20212 min28 Days of Black Fashion History: Jay Jason JaxonIn today’s 28 Days of Black Fashion History, we celebrate Jay Jason Jaxon, the first American couturier in Paris. At 24, this young man...
Mikelle DrewFeb 17, 20212 min28 Days of Black Fashion History: B. SmithKnown to many as a restauranteur, author and celebrity chef, B. Smith (born Barbara Elaine Smith) actually got her start as a fashion...
Mikelle DrewFeb 16, 20212 min28 Days of Black Fashion History: Ola HudsonAlthough 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...
Mikelle DrewFeb 15, 20212 min28 Days of Black History: Lois K. AlexanderThough 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...
Mikelle DrewFeb 14, 20212 min28 Days of Black Fashion History: Edward WilkersonHis 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...
Mikelle DrewFeb 12, 20212 min28 Days of Black Fashion History: Helen WilliamsHelen Williams is the first African American model to cross over into mainstream media. A pioneer in the world of modeling, Helen...
Mikelle DrewFeb 11, 20213 min28 Days of Black Fashion History: Dorothea Church As with many of the Black models in the 50's and 60's, Dorothea Church (Dorothea Towles during her early modeling days) broke barriers....