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How to Wear True Hues to Club Renaissance

How to Wear True Hues to Club Renaissance

The Queen’s return in Stockholm, Sweden left us all starstruck, and struggling for concert looks... Clad in a dreamy, Mugler bumble bee ensemble and custom Balmain leotards, it is clear that Beyonce is here to serve fashion, the rest of us mere mortals just better keep up. So, for those looking ...
Black Innovation + Fashion = Excellence | Nude Barre

Black Innovation + Fashion = Excellence | Nude Barre

Clothing is at its core a necessity, but beyond its practical value, there is something magical about the transformative power of a beautiful ensemble. Unfortunately, however, behind the silk, chiffon, and glossy pages of Vogue, are many Black creatives who have been left out of fashion history ...
NBC News Press: Know Your Value

NBC News Press: Know Your Value

In this NBC news article, stylist Monica Barnett shares her top picks of black women owned businesses. Citing stark figures that show revenue disparities between all-women owned businesses and Black women owned businesses, Barnett stresses the importance of looking to minority operated companies ...