Fashion

An image from a 2020 exhibit at the Hammonds House Museum titled “Sapeurs,” part of the “Dandy Lion: (Re) Articulating Black Masculine Identity."

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So fresh and so clean: Why the Met Gala’s Black Dandyism theme matters

Dandyism is a style of dressing for Black men that exemplifies elegance, individuality, and resistance through dress, writes Atlanta style anthropologist Darryl Lesure.

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2 Atlanta designers promote Caribbean culture through festivals, fashion line

Igloo Atlanta, an outdoor Caribbean music festival returns to Lithonia for its 10th anniversary. Two of the promoters also have a Jamaican-inspired clothing line, RepJA.

After shaky social media debut, ‘404 Day!’ Adidas sneakers set to hit stores

The limited-edition Adidas Superstar shoe sparked a range of emojis in initial reactions.

Rapper Trinidad James brings ‘Hommewrk’ apparel shop to Underground Atlanta

The ‘All Gold Everything’ rapper opens retail space in the former home of an Underground Atlanta sneaker shop where he worked.

Atlanta influencers balance demands of content creation with 9-to-5s

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Atlanta influencers balance demands of content creation with 9-to-5s

Juggling multiple jobs, while challenging, has provided a sense of stability amid uncertainty about the future of platforms like TiKTok.

Atlanta-based bodysuit line LUSCA disrupts women’s fashion through comfort

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Atlanta-based bodysuit line LUSCA disrupts women’s fashion through comfort

Attorney Toby Morgan tells the story of how she created her innovative, Atlanta-based apparel brand.

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Black entrepreneurs sound the alarm on DEI cuts. Who really pays the price?

As DEI policies disappear from major brands, Black professionals, entrepreneurs, and communities are feeling the impact, especially in Atlanta.

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Boycott or bust? Black entrepreneurs in Atlanta respond to DEI rollbacks

Local business owners with major retail experience discuss how Trump's executive orders affect them.

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Fashion designer for legendary actress Cicely Tyson to speak at SCAD FASH

Longtime fashion designer for late actress Cicely Tyson visits SCAD FASH for book discussion and portfolio reviews

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How designer D. Mapp gives some of Atlanta’s biggest stars and brands style

The “King of Cairo” hat by luxury brand Melrose High is having a moment.

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Atlanta’s Black-owned beauty brands seek stability and community

While Black beauty founders say they benefit from Atlanta’s reputation as a founder-friendly city, many are still fighting against systemic challenges.