Edited by Melody Boykin   Thereâs just something that stands out about Chicago brands. We think it's the diversity, uniqueness, and quality of the fashion made and distributed locally that makes it…
Edited by Melody Boykin    Obioma Fashion is the colorful brand of designer/Howard alumni Emeka Anyadiegwu and the Anyadeiegwu Family. The brand name, Obioma is made of two Nigerian words, âobiâ…
Edited by Melody Boykin    Lola Elan is a sustainable and eco-friendly brand located in Chicago. The beloved brand is owned and operated by Nigerian-born, Lola Osire. Lola Elan takes pride…
Edited by Melody Boykin    Orange Culture is the brand that is the talk of the industry generating fun and engaging conversation surrounding design elements. At the head of this dialogue…
Edited by Melody Boykin    As seen on the runway during NYFW for the SS2025 season, Korto Momolus is an Arkansas-based and operated brand pronounced (Cut- Toe- Mo- Mo- Lu) brilliantly…
Edited by Melody Boykin    Happy Sunday! Todayâs designer spotlight features DâIyanu by Addie Ajayi. DâIyanu makes fabulous ready-to-wear clothing whose value supersedes any price tag. Whatâs most priceless about the…
Edited by Melody Boykin Via https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-folawiyo- Lisa Folawiya designed these fabulously cultured items with heritage in mind. Lisaâs brand is built on the platform of being a proud Nigerian woman, with her…
EDITED BY MELODY BOYKIN Â Via https://issuu.com/businesselites/docs/ Happy Weekend. Today's Global African Designer Spotlight features the brand Christine Brown by Ghanaian designer Aisha Aynesu named after her late grandmother, a Ghanaian merchant. Aynensuâs…
Happy Black History Month! Â Â Â We're starting this month strong with our first visual global African designer spotlight on Thebe Magugu. In the designer's likeness, Thebe Magugu is a South African-born…
EDITED BY MELODY BOYKIN Pictured: Therez Fleetwood headshot Via: blackfashionhistory.com    Do you know which world couture designer created Mickey and Minnie Mouseâs only Afrocentric costume? Therez Fleetwood is a name…