Edited by Melody Boykin Paul Tazewell is a world-renowned costume designer and the recipient of an Emmy, two Tony Awards, and an Academy Award. Over a career spanning more than two decades,…
Edited by Melody Boykin Spring 2026 marks a decisive shift in fashion—one where narrative, heritage, and bold individuality take center stage. This season, Black designers are not just influencing trends—they are defining…
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 Photo Courtesy of Curvy Fabulosity It’s that time again—snowfall, holiday cheer, and the season of giving! At Black Fashion Week USA, we’re issuing an official PSA: start your…
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…
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…