There’s just something that stands out about Chicago brands. It could be the quality material made and distributed locally for those who love to look great while they peruse the windy city…
Born and raised in Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood, Robert Earl Paige emerged during the Black Arts Movement and became a member of AfriCOBRA (African Commune of Bad Relevant Artists)—a collective that…
There’s just something that stands out about Chicago brands. It could be the quality material made and distributed locally for those who love to look great while they peruse the windy city…
This past year has been nothing short of extraordinary. As we approach the final days of Connecting Threads: African Fashion in Chicago, we invite you and your family to join us February…
Edited by Melody Boykin Across the African diaspora, fashion has always been more than aesthetics. We have made rags into riches, transformed struggle into triumph, and done it all with intention and…
Edited by Melody Boykin A Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Spotlight Last year, we highlighted Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a dandy man—sharp, intentional, and so deliberately styled that you might…
And just like that, the countdown comes to a close. The 12 Days of Black Fashion wasn’t just a holiday series—it was a celebration of culture, creativity, and the designers shaping what’s…
Edited by Melody Boykin Merry Christmas Eve! On the final day of our 12 Days of Black Fashion we're featuring "blush as bronzer" from Beauty Bakerie. Blush as Bronzer (Beauty Bakerie) Photo…
Edited by Melody Boykin Happy Tuesday! Check out Day 11 of our 12 Days of Black Fashion featuring "pointed flat boots" from Khamryn B. Pointed Flat Boots (Khamryn B) Photo Courtesy of…
Edited by Melody Boykin Happy Monday! Check out Day 10 of our 12 Days of Black Fashion featuring "quiet luxury oversized shirt" from Joelle Meaghan. Quiet Luxury Oversized Shirt (Joelle Meaghan) Photos…