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Tina Knowles-Lawson never fails us — from her beauty to her style to being the mother of Beyoncé and Solange. The 66-year-old diva took to Instagram on Monday, May 18, 2020, to share a jaw-dropping throwback photo of herself, and let’s just say the internet can’t get enough. The photo featured a young Knowles-Lawson with…

Grayling Purnell has always had a passion for design, from wearing custom-made outfits as a toddler to launching his signature couture fashion house. The designer started his first clothing line, Orphic Streetwear, in September 2013. He went on to pursue a formal fashion education at Parson’s New School of Design and Fashion Institute of Technology…

Janelle Monáe has shared her favorite shoe designer. The Hidden Figures actress‘s “most memorable” red carpet outfits have typically involved footwear from Christian Louboutin as she knows they will always be a “conversation piece.” She said: “I’ve worn Louboutins to so many of my most memorable red carpet moments. “For the past two years at…

New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2020 brought a much-needed burst of color, excitement and fun to an otherwise cold, gray and wet February. The two-week fashion celebration, which wrapped Wednesday, Feb. 12, occurs seasonally and sees designers showcase runway styles as a result of their long hours of training, sewing and creating. One of the…

Janelle Monáe’s Academy Awards dress featured 168,000 hand-embroidered Swarovski crystals. The Harriet actress walked the red carpet at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, wearing a custom metallic tulle mesh A-line gown with a draped hood and open back from Ralph Lauren. The gown was so heavy, it required a team of…

For all designers, debuting their collections at New York Fashion Week is a dream, but for one young African designer, that dream became a reality this weekend. Teniola “Tia” Adeola, 24, who began her career in 2016 designing sexy and sheer, ruffled styles for her brand, Slashed by Tia, made her solo debut at Spring…

The idea for Jamela A. Acheampong’s U.K.-based nude shoewear brand Kahmune was birthed out of her own futile search to find clothing and shoes to match her darker skin tone. She quickly discovered that in the marketplace the term “nude” only referred to tan and beige shades. Determined to accomplish her goal, she purchased a…

Migos rapper Offset wants to launch a women’s clothing line after the success of his first-ever menswear label. The 28-year-old rapper, who wed Cardi B in 2017, unveiled his menswear label at Paris Fashion Week earlier this month, and after the success of his first show, he is already planning to debut a women’s line…

The Roc Nation Brunch is one of the most anticipated events leading up to the Grammy Awards each year. On Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, Roc Nation leader Jay-Z and wife Beyoncé hosted the biggest music artists, from Diddy to Rihanna to T.I., at their star-studded garden affair. Other guests, including Jhené Aiko, Big Sean, Lauren…

Eyewear stylist Margie Toney is making glasses a style staple by keeping her finger on the pulse of the ever-evolving spectacles industry. Toney views eyewear as an extension of personality and unique expression. She customizes her optical consultations to elevate each client’s style into a one-of-a-kind signature look. For that reason, she is in high…

Beyoncé has done it again and this time she’s giving you an opportunity to be sexy, athletic and comfy in styles designed by her. After much anticipation, Queen Bey has announced the release date for her new unisex Adidas x IVY PARK athleisure fashion collection. On Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2020 the 38-year-old singer released a…

Boosie caught flack for wearing a Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity shirt. On Jan. 8, Boosie attended the Houston Rockets and Atlanta Hawks game in Atlanta and took several photos of himself. Some Black Greeks noticed the rapper wearing the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity shirt and blasted the rapper. “He didn’t pledge, Boosie didn’t even go…

Kanye West is releasing a new Adidas Yeezy collaboration right in time for Christmas. Ahead of the expected upcoming Adidas Yeezy 700 V3 Azael release on Dec. 23. the 700 V1 Carbon Blue is available now. The new V1 release marks the ninth variation for this type of shoe. The Carbon Blue which dropped on…

When you look at the movie poster for one of the most controversial movies of 2019, Queen and Slim, you can’t help but recognize the snake print boots worn by actress Jodie Turner-Smith (Queen). Smith’s boots appeared throughout the film that follows her and Daniel Kaluuya’s (Slim) long journey on the run to avoid apprehension.…

Winnie Harlow shares her most important beauty tip. The 25-year-old model doesn’t always manage to follow her own beauty tips, but has said her number one piece of advice is to make sure people take off their make-up at the end of every day and wash their face before climbing into bed. Speaking to Us…

Ezinne Kwubiri continues to break barriers in corporate America. After beginning her career in diversity and inclusion at Viacom Media, Kwubiri earned a newly created position as the head of inclusion and diversity for H&M North America. Kwubiri develops and implements strategy to make H&M a more inclusive and diverse company in North America. During…

The 2019 Soul Train Awards took place on Sunday, Nov. 17, in Las Vegas. Before the big show, which was hosted by Tichina Arnold and Tisha Campbell, celebrities hit the green carpet to show off their style. As always there are some looks that were hot and some looks that weren’t so hot. We have…

Fashion and music go hand in hand. Over the years, we have seen some of the hottest female recording artists bring their fashion ideas to life through collaborations with major brands. Now, singer Justine Skye has officially joined the ranks of celebrities to team up with one of those brands for a signature collection. Like Rihanna’s…

Some basic rules of fashion never change – comfort and style are a must, even more so as temperatures drop and we move into the season to bundle. If you aren’t prepared fashion-wise for the winter, we’re here to help. Rolling out has compiled a collection of coats for all sexes that’ll keep you warm…

Major League Baseball presented an activation during the 2019 ComplexCon held in Long Beach, California. Baseball fans and those who are fans of MLB’s paraphernalia got an opportunity to preview and purchase exclusive merchandise. At a sports, music, and entertainment conference that embraces all facets of urban and youth culture, MLB stood out as a…