Author: CityWomen

June 03, 2020 at 04:20PM We have to acknowledge that for far too long, fashion hasn’t done enough to amplify Black voices. The industry has fallen short in many ways, and we have a lot of work to do to show up as the antiracist allies we want to be. Fortunately, Instagram is platform where Black creatives can be seen and heard in their own words. Here, you’ll find Black designers, editors, models, bloggers, and artists making an impact and sharing their influence through art and style, and it may just be exactly what your feed is missing. Inside, we look to 38 tastemakers, trendsetters, and fashion leaders who are changing the game – one post at a time. Read on to be inspired, hit “follow,” and listen and share Black voices now and always. Related: 43 Black-Owned Fashion Businesses You Can Support Right Now – Additional reporting by Madison Meltzer More Celeb News Author Hannah Weil McKinley | Popsugar Selected by CWC

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June 03, 2020 at 03:55PM With demonstrations being held across the United States right now protesting the unjust death of George Floyd, it is time for the fashion community to step up and do its part as well. One way you can support the community is by shopping pieces from Black designers. Some designers, like Aurora James of Brother Vellies, have issued powerful call to actions from big corporations. In an inspiring Instagram post, Aurora asked larger corporations like Net-a-Porter, Sephora, and Saks Fifth Avenue, to name a few, to step up to the plate and help make a change. She demanded a pledge from large companies to buy 15 percent of products from Black designers. We still have a long way to go when it comes to addressing systemic racism, but it is crucial to do whatever you can to support Black-owned businesses not just now but always. If you’re looking for a place to start, we’ve created a list of Black designers you can support. From Kerby Jean-Raymond of Pyer Moss, whose fashion shows have celebrated Black history, to Rihanna, who has helped changed the landscape with Fenty by becoming the first Black woman to create an original brand for LVHM, we’re listing 17 Black designers you can support and shop from ahead. Related: 5 Designers Share How They're Bringing Black Girl Magic to the Fashion Industry More Celeb News Author Nikita Ramsinghani | Popsugar Selected by CWC

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