Forces in Fashion, Design and Culture: A Take a

21 Dec

While the collective mourning that followed the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September was incomparable, the realms of fashion, beauty, interior design, architecture, photography, politics, media and retail each lost some towering figures, who helped to accumulate their respective industries. Leading designers who died in January included Nino Cerrutti, 91, who was credited with creating the primary deconstructed jacket for men, and Manfred Thierry Mugler, a multidisciplinary talent who helped define ’80s power dressing and launched the phenomenon of celebrities-as-models, who died at age 73. Fashion also said farewell in August to Issey Miyake, a standout for his cutting-edge fabrics and bestselling perfumes, who died on the age of 84. Miyake was one among the primary Japanese designers to indicate...

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22 Nov

OP-ED: Was Black Lives Matter A Scam? – Essence

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OP-ED: Was Black Lives Matter A Scam? – Essence

Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors on an episode of “Good Trouble” | James Clark/Getty The artist formerly often called Kanye West has endured sustained criticism ever since debuting his “White Lives Matter” t-shirt design at his YZY SZN 9 presentation in Paris earlier this month, not only outfitting his models with the garment but posing with the design with noted conservative firebrand Candace Owens. In response to the initial backlash over his sartorial decisions, Ye took to Instagram Stories to deal with the backlash, posting: “Everyone knows that Black Lives Matter was a scam. Now It’s Over. You’re Welcome.” What Ye is referring to is the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation – which, in accordance with its original three founders (Patrisse Cullors, Opal Tometi, and Alicia...

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4 Nov

The Divine 9 Goals To Save The Lives Of

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Hannah Beier/GETTY Sorority and fraternity members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc., commonly often called the Divine 9, have come together in an effort to guard the lives of Black women following the historic overturning of Roe V. Wade by The Supreme Court. The repeal of the law, which was in place for nearly half a century, ended the constitutional right to an abortion. The coalition of Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLO) recently launched the “Tell Any person” public service campaign. The initiative emphasizes the disproportionate impact of the Supreme Court’s decision on Black women. It also calls on the community to interact elected officials to re-establish the proper to abortion. Article continues after video. “Overturning Roe v. Wade won't end abortion. It'll only end secure abortions...

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16 Oct

The Divine 9 Goals To Save The Lives Of

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Hannah Beier/GETTY Sorority and fraternity members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc., commonly referred to as the Divine 9, have come together in an effort to guard the lives of Black women following the historic overturning of Roe V. Wade by The Supreme Court. The repeal of the law, which was in place for nearly half a century, ended the constitutional right to an abortion. The coalition of Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLO) recently launched the “Tell Any person” public service campaign. The initiative emphasizes the disproportionate impact of the Supreme Court’s decision on Black women. It also calls on the community to interact elected officials to re-establish the appropriate to abortion. Article continues after video. “Overturning Roe v. Wade is not going to end abortion. It...

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