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Time To Redefine Nude

Time To Redefine Nude

For years I have been trying to find a nude that fits my skin tone. The term “nude” has been thrown around by companies for years, but historically it has only taken a narrow range of skin tones into account. The standardized forms of “nude”, “suntan” and “beige,” excluded so many. Because the ...
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 ...
Our Favorite BIPOC Fall Fashion Moments

Our Favorite BIPOC Fall Fashion Moments

2021’s fall fashion repertoire boasts bold prints, lavish coats, and soft silks. BIPOC superstars such as Virgil Abloh, Vera Wang, Laquan Smith, and Olivier Roustieng tapped into innovative silhouettes and fun colors; while iconoclasts such as the “Fab Five” (Gisele Claudia Ntsama, Pape Macodou F...