Karl Kani was the first black man to launch a Hip Hop Fashion line and became one of the 100 richest African-Americans in 1996 according to People Magazine. Carl Williams a.k.a Karl Kani is the founder and CEO of the Hip Hop fashion brand Karl Kani. Karl launched his line in 1989 as a fashion-forward and Hip Hop influenced clothing line. He created the baggy pants which inspired and led others to follow in his footsteps. Karl paved the way for many black designers earning the title of the[...]
Elizabeth Keckley was born into slavery. Using her skills as a dressmaker, she was able to buy her freedom in 1855. Keckley’s superior craftsmanship and design skills won her a number of wealthy clients who loaned her money to secure her and her son’s freedom. As a free woman, she moved to Washington, D.C. where she received a reputation for designing the most elegant dresses. This led to her meeting the First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln (the country’s 19th first lady) and soon after she begi[...]
Nicki Minaj On February 15, 2012, Nicki was seen on Good Morning America with Ricky Martin discussing HIV/AIDS awareness, and she actually looked Great. Not only was she wearing a stylish Mod color block dress, but she was also rocking a look from Forever 21. Now all her fans (Barb's) can rock this look without breaking the bank. Who would have ever thought that Nicki Minaj would be seen dressed "Normal" out in public? Don't get me wrong I like Nicki, but her choice of wardrobe sometimes can[...]
Talk show host and footwear fanatic Wendy Williams is launching her own shoe line Adorn. The collection along with jewelry, handbags and other items will be exclusively available only through QVC. Wendy will be debuting her own line of fashionable footwear during the Fashion Footwear Association of New York Conference this week. Wendy's line is dedicated to women like her, who wear a larger size shoe. Her sizes will fit women up to a size 12. Wendy's Accessories are from her Adorn Coll[...]
Be Bold. Be Edgy. Rock Red Red is a bold, edgy color! There are a lot of ways you can dress up a pair of red pants without going overboard. If you're unsure about what to wear you can always go with black or white, but if you want to stand out, there are many colors to mix with your red pants. Remember in elementary school when took your first art class and you learned how to mix and match colors. Sometimes you just have to play with colors and put them together and see what works. Color block[...]
Yes you've heard right, Designer Jason Wu is coming to target but for only a limited amount of time, his Target collection is only available from February 5 through March 6th. Wu's 53 piece "Gamine Chic" collection consists of pleated skirts, collared blouses, nautical stripes, purses, and accessories at budget-friendly prices. Pieces range from $19.99 to $59.99 for clothes and $19.99 to $49.99 for accessories. Wu told WWD, "The exciting thing about this limited-edition collection of aff[...]
According to Who What Wear this season's most accessible transitional piece is the printed blazer. They're a great way to spice up your Winter/Spring wardrobe. You can find them in various types of prints, designs and colors. Mix and match your style to create a look that's you.[...]
forever 21 X Hello Kitty No matter your age, Hello Kitty is a favorite among women young and old everywhere. Forever 21 has launched a Hello Kitty Collection offering everything from clothing to accessories. I'm sure you'll find something to incorporate into your everyday look. They offer pieces you can dress up or dress down, or just create your own Hello Kitty look to fit your style. " Hint...Hint great gift idea...." Shop Hello Kitty[...]
Yes you read right Versace and H&M have collaborated for a fall collection which is set to go on sale in stores worldwide, and online, on November 17. Also, Donatella Versace and H& M Creative Advisor, Margareta van den Bosch, are giving us another collection for pre-spring. Can't wait to see it. This Collection gives Fashionista's a chance to own Versace at H&M prices. ~A Few Pieces from the Collection~ "Versace is one of the most important brands[...]
Kanye West Debuts His Spring/Summer 2012 Collection During Paris Fashion Week DW by Kanye West Kanye West showed off his collection during Paris Fashion Week 2011. We all know that Kanye has his own sense of style, lets see what he has to offer the world of "HIGH FASHION"! So what do you think of Mr. West's Collection?[...]