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African-American Style

Black entertainers on the 2013 Oscars red carpet

Black stars shine at Academy Awards

Alexis Garrett Stodghill
SLIDESHOW - There were not many African-American stars in conspicuous attendance at the 85th Annual Academy Awards, but those who did make a red carpet appearance did so in glamorous Old Hollywood style...
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Fall/Winter 2013 Harlem's Fashion Row

Harlem's Fashion Row: NY Fashion Week show empowers black designers

Alexis Garrett Stodghill
Harlem's Fashion Row held its sixth annual Fall/Winter show last night, kicking off 2013 New York Fashion Week at the Apollo Theater with a clothing presentation that was also a call to action.
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Nzinga Knight

theGrio’s 100: Nzinga Knight, designer who is making modest Muslim fashions fabulous

theGrio
theGRIO's 100 - Nzinga Knight is a black American designer whose style mixes a sense of chic born of her life as a native New Yorker with the modesty inspired by her Muslim faith...
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Alicia Keys, Janelle Monae, and Savannah Brinson

This week in fashion: Alicia Keys, Janelle Monae and more

Alexis Garrett Stodghill
SLIDESHOW - This week in black fashion, Holly Robinson Peete, Janelle Monae, Savannah Brinson and more African-American celebrities brought major style -- and a few surprises...
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Taraji, Jourdan, and Nicki had stellar examples of star style this week

This Week in Fashion: Taraji, Jourdan, Nicki and more rock stellar style

Alexis Garrett Stodghill
The best of the best showcased very lady-like ensembles, some taking advantage of the latest trends to put the finishing touches on understated looks that were feminine and chic.
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Rihanna, Naomie, Cassie, and Tyra

This week in fashion: Rihanna, Cassie, Naomie Harris and more

Alexis Garrett Stodghill
Red carpets around the world featured our current crop of favorite starlets and fashion darlings doing what they do best: looking fabulous in over-the-top fashions that few of us can pull off or afford.
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Arise fashion show

First Black Fashion Week held in Paris

Alexis Garrett Stodghill
On Friday, Black Fashion Week debuted in Paris on the heels of the official Fashion Week of the City of Light.
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Designer Laquan Smith

Young black designer makes big splash with Spring collection

Clutch Magazine
Laquan Smith is only 24 and yet has already established himself as a supremely talented designer. Whether inspired by the colors and fluidity of water, or by the garden scenery during his many travels, Laquan produces collections that are beautiful, modern and decidedly feminine.
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Gabrielle Union

Keep cool: Wear 'all white everything' like these celebs

Krystal Franklin, Clutch Magazine
Pulling off a sleek, all-white look can be challenging, but not impossible. During the day when temperatures are at their highest, opt for loose-fitting, breathable material.
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