Black-owned, Goals Ventures LLC launches the first streetwear apparel collection to offer digital and social tools and technology to individuals looking to scale their business, all accessible through custom QR codes on the clothing tags. This launch serves to promote the work-life balance seamlessly with an assortment of everyday, ready to wear garments to help business creators, content creators, and/or influencers achieve their business goals.
This holiday season, H&M and Buy From a Black Woman traveled from coast to coast to present the second year of the “Buy From a Black Woman Holiday Market” with events in New York City, Los Angeles, Miami and Chicago. The market featured BFABW vendors from around the US. H&M’s partnership and support will further assist the nonprofit’s mission of empowering, educating, and inspiring Black Women and the people who support them.
Uncle Funky’s Daughter launched a College Athlete Brand Ambassador program to empower student athletes of color to push limits, break barriers and create change for a more equitable future. With this program, the brand aims to encourage youth to celebrate their individuality and uniqueness and embrace the beauty of their curly and textured hair with natural hair products that love them back.
Neiman Marcus celebrates the holiday season with a joyous White Elephant gifting event hosted by acclaimed comedian, talk show host and writer Amber Ruffin at Cucina Alba on Tuesday, Dec. 6. In the spirit of the Make the Moment holiday campaign and being creative in how you celebrate, guests participate in the third annual spirited fete. In addition to a selection of steal-worthy gifts curated to suit a range of price points and themes, there are a few twists on tradition that guarantee everyone goes home happy.
Orange Comet, Inc., a leading Web3 entertainment company, announces its collaboration with basketball legend Scottie Pippen, celebrating the Hall of Famer’s love for the game and his passion for sneakers. This original, dynamic, and limited edition collection marks Orange Comet’s debut into digital wearable fashion. The virtual wearable cross-platform sneakers combined with exciting utility introduces
web3 and sneakerhead audiences to digital wearables for the future with “Metawear.”
Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE: DBI) (the “Company” and “Designer Brands”), one of the world’s largest designers, producers and
retailers of the most recognizable footwear and accessories, announced two new appointments to its Board of Directors.
Southern California-based global lifestyle brand UGG® (a division of Deckers Brands [NYSE: DECK]) celebrates its position as the ultimate gift-giving brand by unveiling Feels Like UGG, its global holiday campaign featuring multi-hyphenate creative Jorge “Gitoo” Wright, a star on the cutting edge of the New York City fashion club culture scene known for bringing together all types of people to celebrate the pursuit of well-being, much like UGG®. His energy, passion, self-confidence, and love for others demonstrate the meaning of the season: the comfort and support one experiences from compassion and love. Gathered around him is his community of creative friends, as well as his family who join him in celebrating holiday joy.
Global retailer Foot Locker, part of Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL), unveiled the debut of its global Holiday 2022 campaign - Foot Locker Holiday House Party. Featuring a house party for sneaker fans around the world, all are welcomed to an epic event where no one is left off of the guest list. Just as importantly, the campaign highlights why Foot Locker is and continues to be the sneaker home for the holidays and year-round.
De Beers is proud to announce Lupita Nyong’o as its first Global Ambassador. The Academy Award-winning actor stars in
the new brand campaign, De Beers: Where It Begins, which tells the story of the only global luxury brand that starts at the source. As a core element of the partnership Nyong’o will support De Beers’ Building Forever commitment, which aims to advance women and girls where its diamonds are discovered.
For many, their hair is their calling card. The styles, colors and lengths they wear are a form of art and self-expression. In short, many men and women alike feel a deep emotional connection to their hair.
Former human rights attorney, goldsmith and gemologist Christina Malle designs collections with traceability at the forefront. Always questioning the materials, she is an industry leader who examines how to continue improving the supply chain and provide accountability. The Flora Collection is her Fairmined Challenge collection. Its aesthetic is drawn from images of the flora surrounding the Fairmined mines
in Colombia and Peru.
As part of its mission to provide women with essential tools that empower them to ditch the fear of failure and put themselves first,T .J.
Maxx is launching its Find Your Maxx workshop series this weekend. Find Your Maxx is part of The Maxx You Project, T.J. Maxx’s ongoing initiative to support women with tools and resources as they navigate the process of becoming their most authentic, unapologetic selves
The American Wig Association was founded in 2022 by business owner Marquetta Breslin. After learning about wig making while helping
her mother through cancer and the effects of chemotherapy, Marquetta realized there was no organization tasked with helping those
looking for wigs to easily find capable wig makers. The American Wig Association helps wig makers easily connect with clients across the
United States who are looking for high-quality wigs.
Model Jean-Luc Joseph represented the Caribbean Island of Trinidad and Tobago, internationally at Milan and Paris fashion week - as he walked for luxury fashion labels Bottega Veneta and Balmain for the showcase of the SS23 season.
DeeDee Wright-Ward, creator of viral “Naturalistas” Fashion Doll line and CEO of one of the largest Black-owned toy start-ups, Purpose Toys, has announced the expansion of the Naturalistas brand with the release of the Amazon Exclusive “Crown and Coils” Natural Hair Styling-Head set.