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Shopping as a Catalyst for Change: The Strategist Press

Shopping as a Catalyst for Change: The Strategist Press

In this article, New York Magazine’s, The Strategist, details 198 Black-owned businesses their editors and staff shop from. First created in June 2020, The Strategist’s list of Black-owned businesses was meant to curate support for the demographic of businesses most affected by the Covid-19 pand...
Nude Barre Sets the Tone: Cheddar News Press

Nude Barre Sets the Tone: Cheddar News Press

In Cheddar News’s All Hands, correspondent Alicia Nieves sat down with our founder, Erin Carpenter, to discuss how Nude Barre’s shade range and sizing are “setting the tone” for the future of the hosiery industry. This interview details Erin’s motivations to start her own business, the challenge...
Black-Owned Businesses We Love in New York City

Black-Owned Businesses We Love in New York City

Nude Barre is committed to facilitating diversity and inclusivity in all spaces, and a major component of that is spreading the love. This February we’re in a New York state of mind, and luckily for you we have a few (not so hidden) gems you’ll be adding to your city bucket list. So, what are y...
The Best Lingerie Brands: Cosmopolitan Magazine Press | Nude Barre

The Best Lingerie Brands: Cosmopolitan Magazine Press | Nude Barre

Whether you’re into lacy, strappy, or seamless, every lingerie preference has its place. But with so many options on the market, how do you find the perfect set that's true to y(hue)? This past October, Cosmopolitan Magazine answered your prayers to the underwear Gods with a list of their forty-...
Macy's Honors Black Brilliance: Business Wire Press

Macy's Honors Black Brilliance: Business Wire Press

In an effort to facilitate diversity, Macy’s has shone the spotlight on seven exceptional black-owned businesses across all avenues of retail as part of their Black History. Black Brilliance campaign. The brands praised by Macy’s represent entities that are committed to creating a culture of inc...
2022's Best Lingerie Brands: Glamour Magazine Press | Nude Barre

2022's Best Lingerie Brands: Glamour Magazine Press | Nude Barre

Whether you’re going out with your boo or staying in this Valentine's Day, Glamour Magazine has got you covered with a list of 2022’s best lingerie brands. In a comprehensive list of their fashion favorites, writer Talia Abbas cites the importance of inclusive brands that have options for everyo...