Mekita Rivas

Scholarship initiatives have become a popular way for brands, schools and nonprofits to diversify fashion's talent pipeline — but is it enough?

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?

Designer Anifa Mvuemba presented the Fall 2021 collection at the National Portrait Gallery.

The Hearst glossy's September 2021 issue was meant to be "a celebration of our community" — but for many, it missed the mark.

For publications to remain relevant, inclusivity has to be about much more than just who makes the cover.

More e-commerce platforms exclusively carry and promote brands from communities and geographic areas that have traditionally been underrepresented in the industry.

The many outfit changes afforded by a promotional cycle gives talent the opportunity to put the spotlight on underrepresented communities in fashion.

As it turns out, many brands are finding success with this strategy.