Fashion

NJ Town OKs Boardwalk Ban on Saggy Pants

"Hindsight" is now punishable by a $25 fine in this Jersey Shore resort. Wildwood passed a law last year night banning overly saggy pants on the boardwalk, prompted by numerous complaints from longtime visitors about having to see people's rear ends hanging out in public.

Shaun Ross The First Male Albino Model

Shaun Ross (born May 10, 1991), is an American professional fashion model, actor and dancer of African descent, best known for being the first male albino model. Ross has been featured in photo-editorial campaigns in major fashion publications including British GQ, Italian Vogue, i-D Magazine, Paper Magazine and Another Man and has modeled for Alexander McQueen and Givenchy.

Groups Celebrate Diversity of African-American Hair

Nearly 100 people packed The Alloy Studios in Friendship recently for discussion groups and a fashion show spotlighting the beauty and diversity of natural African-American hair. Many were part of the local group It’s a Natural Thang, which educates and supports women and men in their journey to let chemical agents and relaxers grow out and natural hair textures and curl patterns grow in.

Marian Anderson's Concert Dress Goes on View in DC

For the first time, the dress Marian Anderson wore to sing at the Lincoln Memorial 75 years ago after being denied access to a Washington concert hall because she was black, is going on display at the Smithsonian.

Macy’s Salutes Eras of Black Style in Celebration of Black History Month 2014

This February, culture-defining trends take center stage as Macy’s examines the influence of Black style in celebration of Black History Month 2014. From the Harlem Renaissance to urban wear and high-fashion glamour, Black style has influenced popular culture for decades.

NIKE Black History Month Collection Celebrates Sport Royalty

For the fourth year, NIKE, Inc. is honoring Black History Month with a collection that pays tribute to a group of extraordinary athletes and their unwavering dedication to achieving success at the highest levels. Black History Month is always a reminder that athletes worldwide representing the NIKE, Inc. brand have been inspired by a legacy of Pan-African achievement.

Dress for Success!

“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” When it comes to interviewing and advancing in your career path, it’s not just a cliché; it’s the truth. While having the right credentials, education and experience are important to employers, their first impression when meeting a candidate face-to-face is literally what they see in your demeanor and physical appearance.

Black Models Slam Racism in Brazil Fashion with Topless Protest

Some 40 black models, most of them women, staged a topless protest in Rio de Janeiro against the low presence of Afro-Brazilians on fashion catwalks.

Can a Woman’s Designer Wardrobe Keep Rivals Away from Her Mate?

Purchasing designer handbags and shoes is a means for women to express their style, boost self-esteem, or even signal status. New University of Minnesota research suggests some women also seek these luxury items to prevent other women from stealing their man.

Rihanna reveals New Makeup Collection

Rihanna has previewed her new makeup collection by uploading its first advertisement.

Sherri Shepherd’s Sassy Wig Collection

LUXHAIR™ NOW for Sherri Shepherd™ is a wig collection created to reflect the magnetic personality of Daytime Emmy® Award Winner, Sherri Shepherd™. "Girlfriend-to-girlfriend... you were born with the hair you've got. Now get the hair you want," says Shepherd. Short and sassy, long and sexy or curly and fierce; you can easily change your hairstyle and transform your whole look to fit whatever your day brings."

Leather, Furry Nail Polish: Why Didn't I Think of That?

Remember the time when you applied way too many coats of fingernail polish to your...

Weight Loss Program Inspires Morbidly Obese Chicago Mom to Change Her Life

Recently, Weight Watchers received a letter from a young woman in Chicago about her mother's...

Black Male Shoe Designer Offers Classic Designs

There's a black male shoe designer on the horizon and he's giving the old stand-by...

The Playboy Bunny Costume: Created by an African American Woman

It's true. Zelda Wynn Valdes, born June 28, 1905, designed the original iconic Playboy Bunny...