Fashion
Keeping Your Cool
Athletic styling continues to increase its influence on casual clothing – often referred to as “athleisure” apparel – with innovative fabric treatments associated with high-performance activewear making their way into basic apparel; even underwear.
Copper clothing maker to pay $1.35 million for bogus health claims
A company that makes copper-infused clothing agreed to pay $1.35 million to settle government charges that it falsely claimed that its garments could relieve pain and inflammation caused by arthritis, multiple sclerosis and other diseases.
Taliah Waajid's Purest and Most Natural Hair Care Line to Date
Taliah Waajid, one of the leading innovators and manufacturers of natural hair care products, has developed a new natural, luxurious collection. Pure & Natural Shea-Coco, a line designed to nourish and define textured hair with the most natural of ingredients, launched online at www.NaturalHair.org on December 9, 2015 and will be available at Target, Walmart, Sally Beauty Supply, and local beauty supply stores beginning February 2016.
Formal is Normal for New Year’s Eve
No matter where you go on New Year’s Eve this year, formal attire is just right for the night. That means whether you are going to a fabulous party at a swanky hotel, a restaurant for casual dining or simply a friend’s house for drinks and hors d'oeuvres, it is totally okay to arrive wearing a beautiful sparkly gown…and for the men… a sleek tuxedo works out well. After all, you’re ringing in the New Year!
The African designer who doesn't want to use Africa as a 'gimmick'
Fashion designer Chi Atanga is comfortable with an identity as a global African. Based in Portugal and Cameroonian-British by background, he is currently in the U.S. looking for investment and sounding out potential markets. African-American communities are emerging consumers of music, movies and fashion from the continent, he says, and he hopes to ride the wave with a clothing brand that reflects his heritage.
Dancer Misty Copeland Writing Health-and-Fitness Book
Dancer Misty Copeland is working on a health-and-fitness book. Grand Central Life & Style, an imprint of Grand Central Publishing, announced Thursday that Copeland’s “Ballerina Body” is scheduled for 2017. Copeland, the first African-American woman to become the American Ballet Theatre’s principal dancer, is a member of President Barack Obama’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition.
Documentary on Chicago’s Hip-Hop Scene Aims to Tell a Story Rarely Told
New York and Los Angeles usually get the limelight when it comes to crediting the origin of Hip-Hop music. But two local music aficionados from Chicago beg to differ and want to set the record straight.
Best Vitamins for Black Hair
The strength, look and feel of “healthy hair” can define not only your overall look, but also, how you feel. While there are literally thousands of products that market to “healthy black hair” there are only a handful that have the proper ingredients to keep your hair healthy. And just like vitamins help your body, there are certain vitamins that specifically help your hair.
Fashion Week Show Moves Crowd with Police Brutality Focus
“Black Lives Matter” just landed on the Fashion Week runway. Designer Kerby Jean-Raymond’s collection for the Pyer Moss label launched earlier this month with gripping and now familiar videos of police violence. The choking death of Eric Garner. The teenage girl thrown to the ground outside a Texas pool party. The running down of a suspect as lights flashed. The smashing of a car window, and then cries.
Tyra Banks and 4 Fabulous Friends Share Tips on a ‘FABLife’
When Tyra Banks starts getting dressed, she finds trouble is waiting.
Target Defends Selling Women’s ‘Trophy’ Shirt
Target says it had no intention of offending anyone by selling a women’s shirt with the word “Trophy” written on the front of it.
4 ways Flowers and Fashion Go Hand in Hand
We've all heard of the 1960s "flower power" trend in fashion and we shop floral prints and patterns season after season. But the importance of flowers in fashion stems way beyond that, influencing everything from original designs to runway décor and signature scents. Flowers show emotion, beauty and set the mood for a variety of occasions, so it's no wonder they've become an influence for designers everywhere. In the midst of this month's New York Fashion Week, here are four ways that flowers and fashion go hand in hand:
Award-Winning Screenwriter Uses Crowdfunding Campaign to Change Hollywood's Ideal of Beauty
Michael Elliot Media announced a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo.com to fund a new romantic comedy that will feature a plus-size actress as the primary love interest in the film. The campaign is being called Project Plus-Size Movie Star.
‘By Made Beautiful” Hair Brand Launches New “true” Line, Confidence Campaign & Girl Be Heard Nonprofit Support
New hair care brand “by made beautiful” offers hair care for all textures. The brand's no sulfates and no parabens product lines infuse pure, natural ingredients with love and courage. “by made beautiful” allows women to feel confident about their hair health and brings out inner beauty.