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“Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” star, recording artist and entrepreneur BK Brasco has created a luxury retail space where he can share his love of fashion with the masses. The high-end clothing store Band of Brothers made its debut in Atlanta’s posh Buckhead neighborhood on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. At the grand opening, Brasco was…

Sacha Stewart knew she had a flair for fashion, but she didn’t realize it was her purpose. Stewart’s mother was a fashion designer, so she grew up watching beautiful pieces being created and presented to clients. During her teenage years, it was obvious to friends and family that Stewart had a gift for merging creativity…

World-renowned designer Lenese Calleea, known to the world as the Fashion Fairy Godmother, is on a journey. Lenese Calleea has accumulated two decades of expertise in fashion, design and garment creation. Lenese Calleea stopped by the rolling out “AM Wake-Up Call” morning show to discuss how she lends her knowledge to the next generation of…

Christelsie Johnson is an accomplished makeup artist and esthetician with an impressive portfolio. She has worked with numerous celebrities, television networks, magazines, partnerships with numerous companies and has provided training for beauty professionals globally. Johnson has always had compassion and a philanthropic arm for women who have been impacted by cancer. She has worked effortlessly…

Alicia Keys had to be “conscious” about her style choices growing up near “the pornography capital of New York.” The 39-year-old star grew up between 42nd Street, Hell’s Kitchen and Harlem and she admitted “being so exposed to the streets” helped shape her fashion sense. Speaking to GLAMOUR UK, she said: “A lot of my…

Beyoncé delighted millions of fans when the Formation singer posed for several risque photos for British Vogue magazine. The provocative outfits and poses include Queen Bey, 39, in an open-back coral gown that was custom made by Christopher John Rogers. Most eye-popping was the visible custom Lorraine Schwartz diamond and crystal thong that was provided…

Only Rihanna can promise to bring the “baddest, sexiest, most savage experience yet” to the runway and pull it off. The singer, who shook up the world with the launch of her affordable and inclusive Savage X Fenty lingerie line in 2018, is planning to do just that with her upcoming “Savage X Fenty Show…

The time for the fashion industry to recognize Black leadership is long overdue. While Black designers have been making a name for themselves for years, those who have been offered a seat at the table is still small. While a number of companies recently have put out statements saying “Black Lives Matter” and supporting racial…

Damon Dash advised RIDE Con viewers to get out there and create a path for themselves. In his second appearance at the rolling out RIDE Conference, Dash highlighted the importance of growth, development and ownership in business. “This mindset has always been here [for me], I was just waiting for everyone [else] to catch up,” Dash said. …

With the upcoming election being one of the most critical in our nation’s history, there has been an increase in the number of brands stepping up and encouraging people to vote. In an effort to target and engage young voters, Foot Locker is the latest to join the fight. As more than 4 million young…

Are you tired of boring, old-fashioned women’s wear? If the answer is yes, then DEITY New York may be the solution you’ve been searching for. DEITY New York is a luxury women’s wear brand which was launched earlier this year by designer Renee Bishop. She creates fashion designs that are bold, timeless and divine, with…

Rising unemployment rates are beginning to change the traditional work environment, but fashion brands like C. Suite offer young professionals the confidence to visualize themselves climbing the corporate ladder. Founded in December 2019 by Atlanta-based tech businesswoman Marli Crowe, C. Suite is an online boutique that provides trendy and affordable work wear for millennials. Read…

Cardi B has become the new face of Balenciaga. The 27-year-old rap star fronts a new campaign for the luxury fashion house, and Cardi has taken to Instagram to reveal how proud she feels to be promoting the iconic brand on billboards across the globe. Alongside an image of her on a Balenciaga billboard at…

What is better than pairing Lauryn Hill and Louis Vuitton? Hill’s timeless music and the French fashion house have teamed up for a video performance set to accompany Louis Vuitton’s spring-summer 2021 menswear show in Shanghai. The black-and-white video, which was shot in July at MLH Studio in New Jersey, features a 20-minute set with…

While some students and parents might be debating the options of remote or in-person learning, other families are struggling with the ability to afford an education during this global pandemic. Stanley Coleman Jr. Productions LLC has been alleviating that financial burden for families in Chicago by providing scholarships to high school and college students.…

Designer Miguel Wilson was born with fashion in his blood. He has memories of his father and grandfather taking great pride in their clothes, including the little details that gave them their signature style. A large segment of Wilson’s clientele always has included men preparing to take that big leap into marriage and wanting to…

Image architect Law Roach’s work has graced many of the most prominent red carpets in Hollywood. His list of clients is extensive and well-known, including Mary J. Blige, Tiffany Haddish, Celine Dion and millennial powerhouse Zendaya, who have worn jaw-dropping looks styled by Roach. The South Side Chicago native has a keen perspective on design…

Although the coronavirus pandemic caused all Chicago Public Schools to close earlier this year, it could not shut down Stanley Coleman Jr. Productions LLC’s 4th annual College Scholarship Drive Fashion Show. On Saturday, July 18, the company distributed eight new scholarships to high school and college students via Zoom, a virtual experience that the CEO…

If you’re looking to support a Black-owned streetwear brand with a positive message, Commas & Sense may be for you. The brand was launched in 2016 by Maryland native, Ant Seales. Through conversation-sparking fashion, her company tackles issues concerning how people in our community think about money, how we treat our money and how we…