Fashion

HBCU Fashion News and Commentary for all America’s one hundred and five Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Spelman College Professor Julie Dash Highlighted In Vogue Magazine For Director Role At Met Museum

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Julie Dash, MFA, Spelman College's Diana King Endowed Professor in Film, is one of nine directors tasked with transforming 13 period rooms of the Met...

Fall is rapidly approaching – Mens Outerwear

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Fall is rapidly approaching and nothing is more exciting, at least to me, than that smooth transition from late summer attire to subtle layering...

Versace for H&M by Kristen J. Owens

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Versace for H&M Versace name for H&M prices. H&M has announced that its latest designer collaboration will be with the legendary house of Versace. Donatella...

Hampton University’s Cornrows And Dreadlock Ban: Is It Right?

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Hampton University has found itself in a hairy situation,--literally--thanks to a recent report by Virginia's ABC news station shining a spotlight on the historically...

Affordable Season Transitioning by Shy-Asia Andrews

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As the fall semester is beginning for all of us the transition from summer must haves to fall essentials is easing up on us....

The re-evolution of natural hair by Kristen Joy

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The re-evolution of natural hair by Kristen Joy Since I’ve performed the “Big Chop” and transitioned into natural hair, I have noticed natural hair becoming...

White Teenager Poses in a ‘African Queen’ Editorial

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"Here we go again," writes Laura Beck about a 16-year-old white model playing the role of a "African Queen" in an editorial. Check out...

Fashion History Lesson: Men in Skirts?

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While sitting in an intro to fashion design class, we quickly breezed through the history of fashion and it's many trends. In doing so,...

Danehsia Ferguson: Stylish Buzz of the Week

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Danehsia Ferguson HBCU: Savannah State University Classification: Senior Major: Mass Communication, Public Relations & Advertisement Hometown: Brooklyn, NY “I believe style is all about self-expression and how you want...

5 HBCU Students Help Bring Special HBCU Clothing Capsule Collection To Life

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Several HBCU students studying different aspects of the fashion industry recently partnered with a national clothing retailer to create an HBCU capsule collection! Get...

Central State University Grad Deon Jefferson Announced As Gather And Gown Designer For Its...

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My beloved Central State University family, this is good news! Let us congratulate our fellow Marauder Deon Jefferson, who recently been announced as Gather...

Flatforms vs. Platforms by ‘The Queenoftheglam’

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The platform wave dates back before the 1970's. They still remain an all around hit! Now there's a "flatform" YES you read it right, a flatform.

Leggings ≠ pants! by The ProFashional

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Leggings ≠ pants! Leggings are a great accessory to add to an outfit! They are comfy, stylish and versatile. I can see why many include...

Ralph Lauren Appropriates Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity’s Letters To Sell $335 Pants

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"Luxury clothing brand Ralph Lauren is apologizing amid fallout over the brand’s use of lettering and symbols associated with a historically Black fraternity," shares...

10 HBCU Fashion Departments Receive Scholarships To Bridge The Gap Between Upcoming Fashion Leaders...

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The recipients of the Bridging The Gap scholarship have received funds to create an unprecedented opportunity for HBCU students to thrive in the fashion...

Step into the Black Mans Closet by Khadijah Williams

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At this day and age, black men are still looked at as "gangsters" thugs, criminals. Why is this?!

SALES, SHOPPING, & SPOTTING! by the ProFashional

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 SALES, SHOPPING, & SPOTTING! I know it’s buried in the back of all of our minds, and I hate to be the one to dig...

Howard Alumna Ezinne Kwubiri Named H&M Head of Diversity & Inclusion

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Business of Fashion Reports, NEW YORK, United States — With over 4300 stores, H&M is one of the world’s biggest and most influential retailers....