2 Sistah’s Afrocentric Boutique 2025

2 Sistah's Afrocentric Boutique was established in January of 2024 by two sister’s Karen Quarles and Charman Dortch, whose love for Entrepreneurship and fashion began as early as ten years old. The…

Perfect Fit Fashions Boutique 2025

Sonya Clayborn, fondly known as “Gina Styles”, is the proud owner of Perfect Fit Fashion & Accessories Inc.  Sonya has been in the Fashion Industry for over 20 years.  Her sharp eye…

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Flowers Shall Grow in Rain featuring Journey Powell

Black Fashion Week proudly spotlights Journey Aliah Powell — a 20-year-old fashion model, writer, and English major at Spelman College — as she presents her debut live fashion exhibition, Flowers Shall Grow in Rain, on August 2nd from 5 PM to 7 PM at Hatch 41 (4131 South State Street, Chicago, IL).

KENDI AMANI 2025

     Kendi is the creative force behind the emerging brand KENDI AMANI, which has quickly gained popularity in the United States. Her African-inspired fashion accessories are meticulously hand-crafted in Kenya by…

Sage and Shea African Store 2025

     Sage and Shea African Store is a boutique located in the Bridgeport neighborhood located 3502 S. Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60609. The store offers African apparel, jewelry, handbags, shoes, and…

Stephane St. Jaymes 2025

     Born to Nigerian parents in London, England, fashion was forefront and very influential in Stephane St. Jaymes’s upbringing. He grew up watching his mother and aunties sewing, and from a…

Dream Designs 2025

    Dreams Designs was birthed in the late 1990’s by Joyce Boykin. Joyce, a native of Chicago, IL, and designer of over 40 years, is a former graduate of Austin High…

Knotty Loops Creations 2025

    Mona Muhammad, aka Ms. Knotty Loop designs are coined the term Sasschet? The best of both worlds – Sass, class, and crochet. Mona began designing as the result of a…

Akese Stylelines 2025

         Akese Stylelines splashed on to the Chicago fashion scene in early 2012. Designer Jennifer Akese Burney captures the vibrance and color of the popular Ankara tradition while offering…

KENDI AMANI 2025

     Kendi is the creative force behind the emerging brand KENDI AMANI, which has quickly gained popularity in the United States. Her African-inspired fashion accessories are meticulously hand-crafted in Kenya by…