When you think of denim, you can’t help but also think of the All-American rugged image, shaped by ranchers and the Marlboro Man. But the history of denim is also paved by African Americans and their civil rights struggle. Before the fashion industry rewrote the history of denim, revolutionaries used denim as a tool to remind America of its poor mistreatment of Blacks...
For the past two years, studies have consistently reported that women of color are essentially mistreated in the corporate world and many other jobs at large. Some might say that they don’t see women of color being mistreated at their companies - but that’s because these women are less likely to report it to their superiors for fear of retribution...
Other jobs may not be so glamorous like the fashion world because you don’t see them in magazines, but they’re also demanding and soul crushing. However, being a mother while also a student and working to make ends meet, is far more impressive and admirable...
Women in this country have many issues in common, but there are several important ones that are unique to different races. This is where problems arise because in the intersection of race, sex, and socioeconomic status, some voices and concerns are heard more than others...
Whether you’re running your own fashion label, small business, or simply dealing with daily life, at one time or another you must have (or will have) experienced anxiety. The feelings of nervousness, worry, and fear are quite normal in small instances like when giving a presentation in front of a class or coworkers, but what is not normal is for this feeling to occur everyday...
With so many outdoor events usually programmed around this time of the year, summer can be the best time to be out with friends and loved ones. It can also be a great opportunity to go to the beach, park, and even hiking trails. With such nice weather, you might even be motivated to exercise outside. But exercising out in the sun can also be dangerous if you don’t take the necessary precautions...
A “real woman” of course is the person you were yesterday, are today, and will be tomorrow. Your height, shape, and size, at any given moment, define what it means to be a real woman. But there seems to be a problem with the fashion industry and media at large, they just don’t know how to represent the average woman - or perhaps don't want to...
When our parents were children, they also enjoyed drawing people during class time and even at home. When it came time to color the people they drew, what color do you think they reached for in the box of crayons?...
am willing to bet that you also like to plan your outfits ahead of time. You tell yourself that during the weekend you’ll have everything laid out for Monday, but then Monday morning comes and you’re left standing in front of your closet frustrated at “not having anything to wear.”...
Fashion design is an exciting world where your creativity can meet the needs of countless of people. Your work has the power to influence society and even comfort those who thought they could never find anything that speaks to their identity. This world can also be brutal and intimidating with different players in the game not owning up to their agreement – which is why you should always get things in writing. As you embark on your journey, consider these 5 tips to make your life a little bit easier...