Fashion’s color problem continues
ANALYSIS - Most African-American models struggle to book work consistently, while some black designers express anxiety about being seen as catering only to black customers...
Jason Wu: Michelle Obama's designer of choice?
Michelle Obama's selection of a Jason Wu dress for attending President Obama's State of the Union address has caused quite a stir.
New York Fashion Week: David Tlale wows with opulent presentation
David Tlale is one of the premiere designers of South Africa -- and one of three black designers to show at this season's New York Fashion Week. His recent show eschewed the typical runway presentation, the couture creator opting instead to perch his models on low white risers in opulent looks.
Meet models who are making a difference
SLIDESHOW - Fashion Week isn’t only about glitzy runway shows and star-studded front rows; nor is the industry solely about dreamy designer pieces most of us can’t afford and rich, skinny models. Some of those beautiful mannequins and marquee names are as much about substance as style.
Grammy Weekend fashion round-up
SLIDESHOW - Stars stepped out in style for numerous events all weekend long, particularly the day before and in the hours after the Grammy Awards ceremony...
Essence magazine editor-in-chief Constance White announces her exit
CLUTCH - According to The Maynard Institute, Essence magazine Editor-in-Chief Constance White is leaving her role as well as the beauty editor Corynne L. Corbett and the creative director Greg Monfries...
Andre Leon Talley signs deal for late night talk show
theGRIO REPORT - Vogue contributing fashion editor Andre Leon Talley has signed a deal with Electus production company with plans to create his own late night talk show...
Kanye West gets dissed: 'Lift up your skirt'
theGRIO REPORT - With tight clothing, waxed denim and now even Givenchy kilts becoming popular in hip-hop circles, it seems that some aren’t fans of this new androgynous style...
Who's the designer behind Beyoncé's seductive Super Bowl look?
Rubin Singer, the creative force behind this look, received the assignment to create Ms. Knowles' costumes shortly after Thanksgiving after her stylists Raquel Smith and Ty Hunter reviewed his sketches for his fall 2013 collection,
WATCH: Alek Wek for Benetton’s Spring 2013 Campaign
Benetton enlisted a diverse array of subjects for their Spring 2013 ad campaign, including Sudanese supermodel Alek Wek and Brazilian transsexual model, Lea T.
