Insights and Analysis

EARLY LIFE Born and raised in Jamaica, Tamu McPherson experienced a childhood heavily influenced by the bright colours, diverse designs,...

1. Rajni Jacques: A Trailblazer in Fashion and Advocacy: Understanding the historical context in which black American fashion pioneers...

RISE TO PROMINENCE AND INFLUENCE IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY Winnie Harlow, born Chantelle Whitney Brown-Young in Toronto on July 27, 1994,...

EARLY LIFE Born in Edmonton, Canada, to Eritrean parents, Grace Mahary's upbringing in a diverse environment shaped her identity and...

EARLY LIFE AND ADVOCACY FOR INCLUSIVITY Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Precious Lee entered the fashion industry with a clear...

IMPACT ON FASHION Maxwell Osbourne, a Jamaican-American fashion designer with cultural roots in Brooklyn, New York, co-founded the...

EARLY LIFE Mimi Plange, originally from Accra, represents the power of individual creativity and determination in the fashion industry....

EARLY LIFE AND PIONEERING ACHIEVEMENTS Arthur McGee, born in Detroit, Michigan, on September 13, 1938, embarked on his fashion career at...

EARLY LIFE Born and raised in New York City, Sade Mims was immersed in a multicultural environment from a young age. Her early exposure...

EARLY CAREER AND DESIGN AESTHETIC Charles Harbison, a North Carolina native, entered the fashion industry with a determined spirit to...

EARLY LIFE AND INSPIRATIONS Azède Jean-Pierre's journey in the fashion world was deeply influenced by her early life and unique...

BACKGROUND Black Americans' stories in the fashion business are stories of triumph over adversity. Black designers, models, and business...

EARLY LIFE B Michael, also known as B Michael America, hails from Durham, North Carolina, and entered the fashion industry driven by a...