Claire McCardell: The Modernist Visionary Who Set Women’s Bodies and Fashion Free
The Designer Who Gave Women Pockets In her new biography, author Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson explores the rise of Frederick-born designer Claire McCardell, who single-handedly democratized women’s fashion. Her groundbreaking designs, which would ultimately become known as “the American Look,” gave women mix-and-match separates, ballet flats, and—famously pockets. "She was concerned about a woman’s own experience and how she felt wearing the clothes, and what she did in those clothes," Dickinson explains. McCardell's work was as much about ...
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Christie Brown Academy and Mastercard Foundation Empower Africa’s Next Generation of Fashion Entrepreneurs
A New Era in African Fashion, The Christie Brown Academy (CBA), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, proudly graduated its second cohort of 25 fashion entrepreneurs. These young creatives completed an intensive, one-year program designed to equip them with the tools to build globally competitive and sustainable fashion businesses. The graduation showcased their original collections, a true reflection of their growth and commitment to innovation.
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Nicole Tikolo’s “Urembo wa Pwani” Brings Kenyan Coastal Elegance to the 2025 Fashanne Awards
Kenyan fashion talent Nicole Tikolo is turning heads in the UK as a finalist in the 2025 Fashanne Awards. Her womenswear collection Urembo wa Pwani, inspired by her coastal roots and Taita heritage, celebrates curvy African women through bold prints and flowing silhouettes. Now vying for the People’s Choice Award, Nicole is calling on global support to spotlight African fashion on the world stage.
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Mr. & Miss Kasarani 2025: Crowning Purpose Over Prestige in Nairobi’s Fastest-Growing Youth Pageant
Founded in 2019, Mr. & Miss Kasarani is a community-based pageant dedicated to empowering youth through fashion, leadership, and cultural expression. What began as a small platform to showcase local talent in the heart of Kasarani has grown into one of Nairobi’s most anticipated and impactful grassroots pageants, now proudly in its 6th Edition. This initiative provides a nurturing space for young people to build confidence, discover their creative potential, and become community ambassadors.
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Met Gala 2025: A Celebration of Black Style and Sartorial Innovation Unfolds on the Red Carpet
The air crackled with anticipation as the first Monday of May dawned in New York City, marking the return of the Met Gala, an annual pilgrimage for the titans of fashion, Hollywood royalty, music icons, and the art world's elite. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, a venerable institution steeped in history and culture, transformed into a vibrant stage for sartorial storytelling as the crimson carpet awaited the procession of visionary designs and the luminaries who would bring them to life. ...
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