Fall Style Unveiled: Perfect Fit Fashions Boutique to Hit the IBLCF “Empowered to Shine” Runway

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 and attention to detail have landed her opportunities to style various celebrities, grace the stages of Black Fashion Week and New York Fashion…

PSW A LA Carte Boutique 2025

Lady Pamela S Walters,PSW A LA Carte Boutique owner Lady Pamela S Walters, born and raised on the Southside of Chicago, IL, with twin brother, Paul D Sartin. Lady Walters’ spark for fashion developed during her modeling career as a child through her teenage years for her late god-sister, Karen Gillespie. She…

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 sisters were inspired by their mom, who was a Chicago entrepreneur.Currently, the boutique sells men's, women and children's clothing and accessories, with a…

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 and attention to detail have landed her opportunities to style various celebrities, grace the stages of Black Fashion Week and New York Fashion…

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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 talented women artisans, who blend traditional techniques with Kendi's modern designs. These bold and vibrant statement pieces are designed to elevate personal style…

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 more all in one place. Garments are imported from West to Central Africa offering clothing for women men and kids. Although fashion is…

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 young age was fascinated by old Hollywood movies. He attended London College of Fashion and from there he went on to work for…

Dream Designs Showcases Bold Bright Fashion during Chicago’s African Fashion On The Runway

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 School, and the FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles. Joyce spent her early career working in the garment industry in…

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 dare from a friend. She introduced her first creations during the Christmas holiday of 2005. Those first designs sparked a tremendous interest, which…

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 a modern twist to traditionally western silhouettes. "I want my clothes to make every woman and man feel confident, bold and stylish," says…

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 talented women artisans, who blend traditional techniques with Kendi's modern designs. These bold and vibrant statement pieces are designed to elevate personal style…