As part of the duo’s Black Fashion Accelerator (BFA) programme, Shopify and Afropunk have presented a “one-of-a-kind” fashion show showcasing the work of the nine participants of the initiative. The intensive programme aimed to help the selected Black fashion designers grow their businesses, with mentorship from seasoned creative director...
18 Jul 2022
Los Angeles-based retailer Fred Segal and Black in Fashion Council have announced 23-year-old Queens designer Madelen Nyau as the winner of its Season Zero design competition, an initiative to support emerging Black designers and artists. As winner of the second annual Season Zero competition, Nyau will have her collection produced, courtesy of...
13 Apr 2022
On the opening day of London Fashion Week, Paramount brought a slice of its popular film franchise Coming To America to the catwalk with an event aimed at celebrating and amplifying Black creatives and designers, including The House of Nubian, Kwame Koranteng, Good Mela and Goodman Factory. The catwalk showcase was inspired by Paramount Pictures...
4 Mar 2022
Luxury fashion platform Farfetch is launching a new initiative called ‘Farfetch Futures’ to champion designers from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds with commercial, marketing, content and technology support. ‘Farfetch Futures’ is a continuation of its work to support and promote Black designers since 2020, which has seen gross merchandise...
3 Mar 2022
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