Mekka Lloyd

Mekka Lloyd is a media enthusiast hailing from Pittsburgh, PA aka Steel City. She is one of seven children and was raised and adopted by her grandmother. Growing up “Nana” as Mekka likes to call her, instilled the love of knowledge into her. From a very young age, Mekka began to read books that ignited her active imagination. It was also at this age that Mekka discovered the power of a story and storytelling. She knew she wanted to grow up and be a storyteller. Since then Mekka has worked in several artistic disciplines, including creative writing, journalism, film, photography, fashion, etc. Art has always been a means of expression for Mekka and she plans to represent the underrepresented in the stories she tells.

Black In Fashion: Bonus Day 29 Therez Fleetwood

EDITED BY MELODY BOYKIN Pictured: Therez Fleetwood headshot Via: blackfashionhistory.com      Do you know which world couture designer created Mickey and Minnie Mouse’s only Afrocentric costume? Therez Fleetwood is a name…

Black In Fashion: Day 28 Amara Black

EDITED BY MELODY BOYKIN Pictured: Amara Black Headshot Via: Black Fashion Week USA      Amara Black is a Chicago-based designer who is constantly on the lookout for expansion and growth. With…

Black In Fashion: Day 27 Catrina Kagel

EDITED BY MELODY BOYKIN Pictured: Catrina Kagel Via: Black Fashion Week USA      Did you know that there’s a black-owned consignment shop located in Lombard, IL? Catrina Kagel of “Thomkat Fashion…

Black In Fashion: Day 26 Joyce Boykin

EDITED BY MELODY BOYKIN Pictured: Dream Designs featured in the Black Fashion Week 2022 Fashion Runway Show Photography: Darel White Photography Via: Black Fashion Week USA      Dreams Designs was founded…

Black In Fashion: Day 25 Stephane St. Jaymes

EDITED BY MELODY BOYKIN Pictured: Stephane St. Jaymes headshot Via: Black Fashion Week USA      Born to Nigerian parents in London, fashion was at the forefront and a principal influence in…

Black In Fashion: Day 24 Jonathan Thedford

EDITED BY MELODY BOYKIN Pictured: Jonathan Thedford headshot Via: Black Fashion Week USA      Born on the south side of Chicago but raised in the small town of  Greenville, Mississippi, Johnathan…

Black In Fashion: Day 23 Mona Muhammed Knotty Loop

EDITED BY MELODY BOYKIN Pictured: Mona Muhammad headshot Via: Black Fashion Week USA      What comes to mind when you think of crochet Fashion? Hats, maybe a sweater? Knotty Loops is…