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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
How to Give Your Style a Luxurious Boost
Photo by Analise Benevides on Unsplash Who doesn’t want to look fashionable and stylish? Even though we try hard to keep up with the current (rapidly changing) trends, we sometimes struggle to get the look we’ve envisioned in our mind. If you like wearing luxurious pieces, you are naturally on a lookout for different ways…
The Best Outfits to Wear On A First Date
So, your crush finally asked you out. Maybe you’re meeting up with your Tinder match. Or, you’re getting coffee and catching up with an old flame. At any rate, you’re getting ready for that big moment in every relationship: the first date. You go to your closet, open it up… and panic, because you have…
How Eyelash Extensions Can Transform Your Look
When we see someone, it is always their eyes that we notice first. Your eyes have the ability to reflect your personality in a way that no other feature on your body could. Therefore, a little change in your eyes can be subtle, yet get noticed… like when people say “there’s something different about you…
Style 101: Four Things Every Stylish Woman Should Know
“Create your own style. Let it be unique for yourself and yet identifiable for others.” –Anna Wintour Style has always been regarded to be something subjective—personal even. And yet we enviously wonder how there is a select few of women who can dress effortlessly and still look chic and sophisticated. How do they do it?…
Be like Rihanna: We’re Taking Shots In Here
The 2017 Grammys will forever be remembered as the year Rihanna dazzled the cameras with her bedazzled flask. Although the customized handmade flask by celebrity fashion designer Glitter Death took 16 hours to crystallize, it only took one share on social media to become the most desirable accessory of the night. View this post on…
Glam Metallic Decorating in Shades of Gold, Bronze, and Copper
There is nothing more stylish than introducing some metallic details into your home decor. Of course, it is all about mixing and matching and the freshest design trends even support mixing the metals in just one room. So in order for you to get the most of this eye-catching trend, here are some great implementation…
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