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Liya Kebede

African artisans create the apparel for Ethiopian model and designer Kebede's line, Lemlem. She established a charity that helps African women "by connecting them to healthcare, education, and pathways to jobs" through Lemlem.

Kanye

Yes, he's controversial, but there's no denying the impact of his Yeezy line on fashion. You've probably seen his sneakers everywhere because of his collaboration with Adidas, and he's also working with Gap to create a more budget-friendly range.

Brand: Yeezy

Jason Rembert

Brand Aliétte

Kerby Jean-Raymond

Brand: Perry Moss 

In response to the Black Lives Matter movement, James also developed the "15 Percent Pledge," which was introduced in 2020 and aims to provide Black businesses additional shelf space in retail establishments. She sells beautiful boots and purses under the name Brother Vellies, a sustainable accessories line.

Aurora James

James also developed the "15 Percent Pledge," which was introduced in 2020 and aims to provide Black businesses additional shelf space in retail establishments in response to the Black Lives Matter movement. Beautiful boots and handbags (like the one she is carrying in this photo) are available from her ethical accessories line, Brother Vellies.

The "Bushwick Birkin" is the name given to his well-known, signature-logoed purse designs. Telfar promotes gender-neutral clothes and creates unisex designs.

Romeo Hunte

Beyoncé, Saweetie, Keke Palmer, Michelle Obama, Zendaya, and Saweetie have all sported Hunte's creations. He's known for frequently wearing the buffalo-check pattern, as seen on his jeans in this photo, and his outerwear makes a statement.

Carly Cushnie

Numerous famous people, including Jennifer Lopez, Halle Berry, Selena Gomez, Ashley Graham, Lupita Nyong'o, and Michelle Obama, have been spotted sporting the chic looks of designer Carly Cushnie. The New York Times called Cushnie "one of the most notable Black-owned brands in American fashion," opening doors for Black women in the industry. The world was surprised when Cushnie had to close owing to financial difficulties brought on by the epidemic because her sleek lines and luxurious fabrics were absolute "wow" creations. Thankfully, the designer is still producing, albeit in a smaller-scale manner. Designing a collaboration with the renowned American Girl dolls is among her most recent projects. Additionally, it came at the perfect time given how well she has been raising her children at home.

Brand: Cushnie

LaQuan Smith

He's a true celebrity favorite. Proof? Beyoncé, Rihanna, and countless others have all sported his designs. Basically, turn to LaQuan Smith for any glam or sexy attire requirements.

Brand: LaQuan Smith

Rihanna

Yes, RiRi is the founder of not one, but TWO fashion lines, and you already know that. While Fenty provided extremely pricey clothing before regretfully closing in 2021, Savage X Fenty offers reasonably priced and size-inclusive lingerie (though it lives on as bomb beauty brand). She became the first woman—and the first Black woman—to lead her own independent brand at LVMH with the launch of the latter.

Brands: Fenty, Savage X Fenty

Christopher John Rogers

His runway shows are frequently the topic of conversation during New York Fashion Week due to their vivacity and excellent styling. The Louisiana designer, who is only 28 years old, has already clothed prominent women like Cardi B and Michelle Obama. His most recent design is a whimsical Target collaboration that features cheerful yellow dresses, floral prints with puffed sleeves, and the trendiest combination of gingham and plaid. He won the American Womenswear Designer of the Year award at the CFDA Fashion

Awards in 2021.

Brand:Christopher John Rogers

Fe Noel

Designer Fe Noel's exquisite robes, swimwear, and ready-to-wear will genuinely make your life better. The gorgeous, vacation-worthy designs, like the one on the robe she is wearing above, will win you over.

Brand: Fe Noel

Dapper Dan

The made-to-order garments that the Harlem designer produces in his own studio are essentially associated with the hip-hop stars of the 1980s and 1990s. He has worked with Gucci and is renowned for adapting designer logos into his clothing. Even his memoir, in which he discusses his life as a Black designer and how he established his now-famous boutique on 125th Street, is available.

Brand: Dapper Dan

Dumebi Iyamah

Specializing in swimwear, there’s quite literally something for everyone (seriously, even brides!) from designer Andrea Iyamah’s stunningly colorful collections.

Brand: Andrea Iyamah

Anifa Mvuemba

The refined designs by fashion designer Anifa Mvuemba (available in sizes 0 to 20) are just the start of her ideas. Her most recent collection made its premiere in a mind-blowing, entirely digital, 3-D fashion show.

Brand: Hanifa

Mowalola Ogunlesi

The Yeezy design team for Kanye's Gap collaboration was helmed by the Nigerian-British designer. (Gap was scheduled to collaborate with Telfar; however, there is a different topic that you can read about here.) She also has a line of her own clothing that includes trendy items fit for a night out, like cutout dresses and long-sleeve bra tops.

Brand: Mowalola Ogunlesi

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Kanye West and Gap have partnered  up to create a new clothing line. Kanye’s fashion company Yeezy will introduce his new line mid 2021. The announcement was made  on June 6th 2020 by both companies. According to the  The New York Times reports, Yeezy will follow West’s direction to create“modern, elevated basics for men, women and kids at accessible price points.”

West’s “design vision” will reportedly extend to the way in which the line will be showcased in Gap’s stores and online.

Gap which has suffered the closure of more than 100 North American stores in the last few years, has reportedly agreed to a 10-year deal, with the option to renew after five years. At the halfway point, Gap is reportedly hoping that Yeezy Gap will be generating $1 billion in annual sales.

Posting on Twitter, West shared a proposed logo for the partnership, with the initials YZY written in Gap’s trademark white font and contrasted against a familiar blue background. The latest venture from the rapper comes after he announced plans toThe rapper has filed a trademark for Yeezy Beauty, with a line of products including makeup, fake eyelashes, face masks, moisturisers, nail polishes, body oils, bath gels and shaving creams.

In April, Forbes also officially confirmed that he  is now a billionaire.

Writen by Nick Reilly

In Mikeisha Vaughn's recent article" How Tokenism And Demand Affects The Up-And-Coming Black Creative" she investigates Tokenism and the limitation of Black  designers,stylist and creatives.

Mikeisha Vaughn: “Unfortunately, tokenism is often on display in the fashion industry, allowing a limited amount of Black creatives to thrive at a time.”

Just because there are a few high profile black fashion designers and creatives that does not necessarily mean that they've  paved the way for the next generation!

To read the full cover story go to Essence.com

That's the sincere question of Chantal Fernandez when it comes to antiviral garments that the clothing organizations are making, " Antiviral" apparel, will it actually work to convince customers to buy their brand? The idea came to light through research that Covid-19 is more likely to spread through the air than on soft surfaces.Business of Fashion

Gianni and Levi’s  exposed their first time collaboration at the Copenhagens Fashion week A pallet of upscale denim items that are available for rent on Gianni’s renting platform Ganni repeat  the premiere denim pieces are widespread available across the U.S and the U.K

Writen by Witney Bauck

Kimberly Drew and Imanhi Randolph photographed

By Adrienne Raquel for Ganni x Levi's.

Photo: Courtesy of Ganni

Just days after the release of Cardi B’s Newest Single “WAP” has buzzed the internet. Elle Magazine has announced that Cardi will grace the cover of  their September issue 2020. Writer Marjon Carlos covers Cardi’s story. The 27 year old mom talks about politics and activism and the wrongful death of Breonna Taylor. She says she wishes she saw more male rappers speaking out about Taylor’s killing. Cari B also speaks out about the frequent attempts of cancellations against her and the accusation of the ghost Instagram accounts.
To read the full cover story and see more images from the photoshoot, head to elle.com.

Regardless of the concerns of the global pandemic there will be some Spring Fashion 20201 Week October 2020. Covid -19 has raised great concern globally and in the fashion world, a lot of fashion designers are turning its back on the traditional fashion calendar. The circumstances of the Spring Fashion week have been doubted amid the global Pandemic, economic turn down and protest against police brutality. There is a growing disturbance with the “What was and what has become” in the fashion world,  remarkably when it comes to the traditional calendar shows that are normally take place in the summer such as "The Mens Haute Couture are canceled or are taking place online.

But according to the The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode “The show must go on! From September 28 through October 8, for Spring 2021. The Paris fashion week will take place.The live online viewing will showcase a digital platform for participants to showcase new women's wear collections. According to a Press Release the online programming will align within the arrangements and recommendations of public authorities.

The introduction of a preliminary schedule has yet to be released but forecasting of who will attend is anticipated, Household names such as Dior have been within the realm of credibility. Brand CEO and President Pietro Becarri announced in a virtual press conference, that it plans to showcase a collection in September, and that "we hope to have some audience, if not a full room."Also A  possibility Saint Laurent may attend. Their reevaluation of introducing new lines has yet to be presented associated with a contemporary plan motivated by creativity.

New York, London and Milan Fashion Week have yet to announce their plans for the Spring 2021 season.