Fashion
Businesses Cash in as Women Chase Bigger Derrieres
Gym classes that promise a plump posterior are in high demand. A surgery that pumps fat into the buttocks is gaining popularity. And padded panties that give the appearance of a rounder rump are selling out.
Suge Knight Hospitalized after Fall in Vegas Jail
Rap music figure Marion “Suge” Knight will post bail and return to California to face a robbery charge following treatment at a Las Vegas hospital for a blood clot in his chest discovered after he fell in jail, his attorneys said last Monday.
Muslim Hijabi Hipsters Fusing Fashion with Faith
Fashion-conscious Muslim women from Kuala Lampur to Los Angeles who wear the Islamic headscarf, known as the hijab, have had to get creative.
The Man Behind The Jheri Curl
Comer Cottrell, a black-hair-care entrepreneur who brought Jheri curl to the masses, has died.
Louis Vuitton Attracts Celebs But the $100 Million Venue Is the Real Star
Louis Vuitton's show caused traffic chaos early last Wednesday with a sea of photographers clamoring to get the must-have shot of attendees Jennifer Connelly, Selena Gomez, Sofia Coppola and Michelle Williams.
African-American Hair: Dermatologists’ Tips for Everyday Care, Processing and Styling
Unique in appearance and structure, African-American hair is especially fragile and prone to injury and damage. More than half of African-American women will cite thinning hair or hair loss as their top hair concern. Fortunately, there are a lot of things African-Americans can do to help minimize damage and keep their hair beautiful.
Cork Surges in Fashion Industry as it Pops Up in Accessories
Cork. It’s not just for wine stoppers and bulletin boards anymore.
Thunder's Russell Westbrook Partnering with Barneys
Go shopping with powerhouse basketball player Russell Westbrook — whose colorful style has made headlines outside of sports — and you’ll probably be surprised by his favorite section: the sale rack.
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.
