Mekita Rivas
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A Brief History of Kim Kardashian Stirring Up Controversy When Naming Her Brands [Updated]
The drama surrounding her latest business venture, SKKN by Kim Kardashian, feels familiar.
A New Exhibit Explores the Kimono and Its Influence on Global Fashion
With Kimono Style, the Metropolitan Museum of Art aims to shed light on the significant sartorial connections between Japanese kimonos and Western garments inspired by them, which are just as prevalent today as they were 100 or even 200 years ago.
The Rise of Diversity-Led Scholarships in Fashion
Scholarship initiatives have become a popular way for brands, schools and nonprofits to diversify fashion's talent pipeline — but is it enough?
The Highs and Lows of Having a Viral Fashion Moment
Having one of your products take off and become ubiquitous in the right circles can be a major milestone for a brand. But what comes after reaching that kind of Internet fame? How does one avoid being pigeonholed — or becoming a one-hit wonder?
Hanifa Staged Its Inaugural Fashion Show in D.C.
Designer Anifa Mvuemba presented the Fall 2021 collection at the National Portrait Gallery.
What Can Fashion Media Learn From the 'Elle' Latinx Issue?
The Hearst glossy's September 2021 issue was meant to be "a celebration of our community" — but for many, it missed the mark.
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How Magazines Addressed Diversity in 2020 — and What That Means for 2021
For publications to remain relevant, inclusivity has to be about much more than just who makes the cover.
This New Trend in Retail Puts the Spotlight on Emerging Diverse Talent
More e-commerce platforms exclusively carry and promote brands from communities and geographic areas that have traditionally been underrepresented in the industry.
Celebrities and Their Stylists Are Using the Red Carpet to Lift Up Designers of Color
The many outfit changes afforded by a promotional cycle gives talent the opportunity to put the spotlight on underrepresented communities in fashion.
Why Are All the Brands Texting Me? An Investigation
As it turns out, many brands are finding success with this strategy.