“Invisible Beauty” transcends the boundaries of a mere documentary; it’s a mesmerizing odyssey into the soul of an extraordinary individual, Bethann Hardison. My initial encounter with Bethann in the bustling heart of 90s New York City, during the zenith of her model management agency, left an indelible mark. Her brilliance, kindness, and unflinching honesty captivated […]
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For some 30 years, McKinley, a curator, author and educator, has been collecting images of women from across Africa that capture the vastness of the continent’s fashion. Her collection largely focuses on the countries of the Sahel, like Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, and on countries with Atlantic coastlines, from Morocco to Angola. McKinley expertly […]
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In celebration of the pioneering apparel line and its enduring legacy, the California African American Museum has mounted an exhibit that chronicles the brand’s 30-year history: Cross Colours: Black Fashion in the 20th Century. The show, jointly curated by Tyree Boyd-Pates, history curator and program manager, and Taylor Bythewood-Porter, assistant history curator, features original design […]
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