EDITED BY MELODY BOYKIN Pictured: Michael Alan Stein Via: Goodman Theatre Are you aware of the Chicago-based designer who provided costume wardrobes for some of Chicago’s theater communities? Born in…
Chicago Designers
EDITED BY MELODY BOYKIN Pictured: Bryan K Osburn Via: Black Bride Do you know which black designer in Chicago has over 35 years as one of the top black bridal…
EDITED BY MELODY BOYKIN Pictured: Barabara Bates Via: Barbra Bates Foundation Barbara Bates is a Chicago Westside native born June 27, 1955, and was influenced by her stylish mother and…
EDITED BY MELODY BOYKIN Pictured: Jermikko Via: Jermikko Designer Instagram Jermikko Shoshannah was the first designer and clothing manufacturer brand led and operated by a Black woman in the state…
EDITED BY MELODY BOYKIN Pictured: Jae Jarrell Via: Black Art Story Do you know which Black Designer paved the way for Chicago’s Black Fashion Designers today? Well, allow us to…
EDITED BY MELODY BOYKIN “The stride in our steps. The rhythm in our hips. Dodging oppression in a black leather coat and Sunday best shoes. Racism has never knocked us off our…
EDITED BY MELODY BOYKIN Happy Thursday, The Countdown to Christmas is approaching fast do you know what outfits you will be wearing for the holiday festivities, vacations, and staycations? If not, no…
EDITED BY MELODY BOYKIN Black Friday is right around the corner. Literally! Before you know it the prices will drop to 30, 50, sometimes 70%, and we’ll start getting sweet promotions in…
Dreams Designs was birthed in the late 1990’s by Joyce Boykin. Joyce a native of Chicago IL, and designer of over 40yrs is a former graduate of Austin High School, and the…
CATRINA L. THOMAS KAGEL CEO Black Fashion Week 2022 is excited to showcase Thomkat Fashion & Art Boutique at the upcoming Black Fashion Week events on Sunday, February 27th, 2022 at the…