The Jackson State University Prancing J-Settes introduced a collection of new designs for the upcoming football season during their inaugural Thee Sette Gala held on Friday, Feb. 17, in the JSU student center ballroom. The gala, themed “Project Runway meets Met Gala,” displayed a culmination of past, present and future designs worn by the J-Settes….
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MUSIC ICONS – JANET JACKSON & ERYKAH BADU MEET FOR THE FIRST TIME DURING PARIS FASHION WEEK AS THEY ATTEND THE VALENTINO DINNER HELD AT LOU LOU IN PARIS ON OCTOBER 2ND, 2022
About Erykah Badu In 1997, following the release of her landmark debut album Baduizm, Erykah Badu was dubbed the “Queen of Neo-Soul” in the press. It was a fine enough title at the time; neo-soul was a nascent subgenre and journalists were trying to grapple with this new sound. But Badu was never just that,…
Wrangler® Introduces Denim Collection Designed by Grammy Award-Winning Musician Leon Bridges
A limited-edition collaboration inspired by archival designs and Bridges’ deep Texas roots September 28, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time GREENSBORO, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wrangler®, one of America’s most recognized denim labels, has announced the continuation of the brand’s collaboration with “Mr. Wrangler,” Grammy award-winning recording artist, Leon Bridges. In celebration of Wrangler’s 75th anniversary, the Leon…
ESSENCE Fashion House™ Amplifies Forever Black Fashion with Black-To-The-Future Experiences
The Initiative Returns as a Carbon-Neutral, Phyg-it-al (In-Person and Digital) Experience and Celebrates Black Fashion Creatives – The Cultural Catalysts of Fashion and Style September 07, 2022 03:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Essence Communications Inc., the leading and only 100% Black-owned media, technology and commerce company at scale dedicated to Black women and…
LOGAN BROWNING WEARS TOD’S DURING ESSENCE FESTIVAL OF CULTURE
New York, NY (July 5, 2022): This past weekend, actress Logan Browning wore an anorak, dress, and Purple T Timeless Bag from Tod’s while at Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans, Louisiana. About Tod’s:An icon of Italian design, Tod’s encapsulates a lifestyle that marries timeless elegance with supreme quality. A lifestyle linked innately to the concept of Italian flair, good…
SOLO NOIR MEN’S GROOMING LINE NOW SOLD IN WALMART STORES
Chicago-based, Black woman-owned brand selected from a pool of nearly 4,800 other applicants (Black PR Wire) Andrea Polk, owner of the award-winning men’s grooming product line, Solo Noir, has announced that the brand is now being sold nationally in 135 Walmart stores. Polk was one of more than 800 small and medium-sized business owner finalists invited to…
African American Owned Peer-to-Peer, Multi-Vendor Marketplace Enters the Fashion Resell Market
Thesuitexchange.com is the newest way to buy and sell new or lightly worn contemporary and luxury clothing, shoes, bags and accessories for resell enthusiasts, fashion icons and influencers. Atlanta, GA, January 25, 2022 –(PR.com)– What’s in your closet? That’s the number one question being asked by members of Thesuitexchange; a peer-to-peer, multi-vendor platform which offers resell enthusiasts,…
Jackson State University, CLC, Bleacher Report partner to deliver limited edition apparel collection featuring designs by Public School NY Founder Maxwell Osbourne
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University and sports media and culture outlet Bleacher Report have teamed up to launch an exclusive apparel offering in conjunction with basketball great Chris Paul to launch an exclusive apparel collection. Licensed through Jackson State’s exclusive agency, CLC, the collection features a one-of-a-kind design by Maxwell Osbourne, the founder of…
ESSENCE Celebrates Global Black Fashion With Its Annual ESSENCE Fashion House During New York Fashion Week
Happening Thursday, September 9th, the Experience Will Highlight Cutting-Edge Global Black Creatives and Feature Fashion Runway Collections, Exclusive Designer Showcases, Industry Conversations and Much More! September 03, 2021 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ESSENCE, the leading and only 100% Black-owned media, technology and commerce company at scale dedicated to Black women and communities,…
RENEE RAMORE HAIR CARE BRINGS SCIENCE TO HAIR FOR WOMEN OF COLOR
Celebrity Chicago Hairstylist Launches New Coconut Infused Hair Care System For All Hair Types (Black PR Wire) Celebrity hairstylist Tacara Renee Hammons, recognized as Tacara Renee in the beauty industry and CEO of Renee Ramore Hair Care today launches a new coconut-infused, three-part hair care system that richly hydrates without affecting the unique curly hair…
Show You Love Her With All Your Heart: Serena Williams Introduces a New Jewelry Design Motif
May 05, 2021 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tennis icon, fashion designer, entrepreneur and mom, Serena Williams is amplifying her Serena Williams Jewelry collection with new designs that build on her now-iconic Unstoppableand By My Side collections. “My heroes are moms because they are superheroes. Moms hold the tremendous power to mold and…
Serena Williams Extends Opportunity Fund Commitment, Highlights Unstoppable Black Women Who Made History
February 10, 2021 02:59 PM Eastern Standard Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tennis icon, fashion and jewelry designer Serena Williams is extending her support of Opportunity Fund. Throughout February, a portion of proceeds from Serena Williams Jewelry will benefit Opportunity Fund’s Small Business Relief Fund, directly supporting Black small-business owners. With the creation of jewelry that reflects…
Sephora Implements New Action Plan Aimed at Mitigating Racially Biased Experiences in the U.S. Retail Environment
The retailer is making details of its national Racial Bias in Retail Study available to all retailers as it calls for a more inclusive retail industry January 13, 2021 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Sephora, America’s leading prestige beauty Omni-retailer, revealed the detailed changes it will implement across all of its U.S….
Olay Faces the STEM Gap:Olay Is the First Skincare Brand to Debut a Float in the Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®
Olay’s “Her Future is STEM-sational” float features a Women in STEM theme October 19, 2020 12:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–This November, millions of girls and women will be motivated to Face the STEM gap as Olay debuts its first float in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®. Today, women make up only 24…
The Hottest Southern Fashion Trends of the Summer
Southern fashion is iconic, and the timeless, chic and decidedly American style of southern women is cropping up all over runways for summer 2019. But there’s a lot more to southern style than just throwing on some seersucker and classic pearls. The elements of fashion staples in the south are about combining class with function for…
11 Celebrities Who Rock Sustainable Fashion
Green is the new black, or so the fashion tides keep proving in the past several years, with more celebs and influencers coming out as fighters for our blue planet’s survival. Now, if you’re looking for some inspiration to green up your own wardrobe with some sustainable pieces, look no further than these ladies and…
5 tips for copying celebrity style
Do you want to get the celeb look? If so, read on to discover more about how to copy the celebrity style of five of our biggest female style crushes. Rihanna There is only one place to begin, and that is with Rihanna! Her day style is one that is a striking combination of sporty…
Southern Laced Interview with Yolanda Owens: the Skincare Chef of iWi fresh Farm-to-Skin Spa
SOUTHERN LACED spoke with Yolanda Owens Skincare Chef about iWi fresh Farm-to-Skin Spa in Atlanta, Georgia. As a college student, the Skincare Chef began making chemical-free skincare products for herself and friends with the knowledge she gained from her grandmother, who treated family illnesses with nutrition and self-made herbal remedies. During an interview with SOUTHERN…
GET LACED… LET’S TALK! Podcast | Episode 10 | Friends of Survivors’ Annual Pink the Runway Show on Oct. 7th
SOUTHERN LACED spoke with Kimberly Minor, the vice president of Friends of Survivors, about their inaugural Pink the Runway Show. In previous years, this show has drawn fashionistas from all over Mississippi and raised money for Mississippians undergoing cancer treatments by way of collaborations with local designers, business owners and local talents. This year, the…
WATCH: AFTER COLIN KAEPERNICK’S NIKE ENDORSEMENT DEAL TRIGGERED A FLOOD OF DIFFERING VIEWS, NIKE RELEASED A NEW COMMERCIAL FEATURING THE FORMER 49ERS QUARTERBACK
The recent endorsement deal signed between former NFL quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, and Nike has triggered a flood of differing opinions across the political spectrum. The public outcry over the deal is an extension of the debate prompted by the Kaepernick’s decision to kneel during the national anthem prior to games—a move that has morphed into…
Let’s talk MTV VMAs Best Red Carpet Moments
source The red carpet landscape has certainly changed in the last several years. Although actors, actresses and models who flock to the Academy Awards or the Cannes festival still somewhat follow the ‘white tie’ dress code and make sure they put their most elegant and sophisticated foot forward, the VMA has for a long time…
Meghan Markle’s Best Red Carpet Moments
Meghan Markle’s Best Red Carpet Moments source So, the long-anticipated royal wedding finally took place, and it was all that one could expect from a royal wedding and more. The fact that there was a church gospel choir that sang Stand By Me was just icing on the diversity that dominated this wedding. Aside from…
GET LACED… LET’S TALK! Podcast | Episode 4: Fashion Mississippi Week | Hosted by Santana
With a walk as fierce as Naomi Campbell and Tyra Banks combined, Angel Lee has become a fashionable force to be reckoned with. The CEO of Angel Lee Modeling (Talent) is a model, runway coach, casting director, production assistant, event producer and talent agent. Over the course of her modeling career, she has appeared in…
Chic Green Living Space Ideas
Green interior design is not only beneficial for the environment, but it’s also infinitely stylish. It helps us create healthier, more inspiring homes that exude tranquillity and serenity. By making your home eco-friendly, you’ll both contribute to the environment preservation and invite nature’s elegance, peacefulness and effortless beauty to your sanctuary. Natural area rugs for…
Fashion Mississippi Week will host first annual event on Saturday, July 21st – Sunday, July 22, 2018 at the Arts Center of Mississippi
Fashion Mississippi Week LLC will showcase our local talents, as well as invite our neighboring states, during a night of fashion. Looks can be simple, eccentric or expressive. Fashion is about having a fantasy; it’s about stepping outside of the box. Fashion shows are about watching your favorite designer, boutique or brand showcasing their visions…
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