KTF REWIND: Does fashion have a cultural appropriation problem?
Gigi Hadid in dreads for Marc Jacobs, Gucci models in Sikh-style turbans, Victoria’s Secret angels in Native American headdresses. Across
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Fashion
Nike & Converse Unveil 2020 Black History Month Collection
Nike and Converse just unveiled their Black History Month “BHM” collection for the year. The series includes vivid takes on the Nike Air
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How does black hair reflect black history?
Black hair has been an integral feature of black history – from African tribal styles to dreadlocks and the afro.
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What are beauty pageants really like for black women?
When Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa was crowned Miss Universe on Sunday, it marked the first time black women have
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Vatican launches new ‘eRosary’ bracelet
The Vatican is hoping to pull in tech-savvy youngsters with the launch of an “eRosary” bracelet. The gadget, which costs
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Nike £3000 ‘Jesus Shoes’ filled with holy water sell out in one minute
A design company has created a pair of Nike trainers filled with holy water and adorned with a steel crucifix.
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Museum of the Bible fashion show features Bible-inspired looks from Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel
The Museum of the Bible held its first-ever women’s fashion show featuring biblically-inspired couture from top designers. Last week’s sold-out fundraising event featured pieces displayed
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Appropriation or appreciation? unpacking south korea’s fascination with black culture
When Koreans ask Hyun-Min Han whether he is African or American, they’ll find themselves surprised to learn that he is
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An outfit for Church? What does modest fashion really look like?
Pinterest UK tells me that searches for “modest fashion” are up 500% since the beginning of this year. The global modest
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Fashion blogger calls out brands for not inviting black influencers on trips
Influencers have made impressive profitable careers through the art of blogging. But some are propelled to success more than others.
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Naomi Campbell hit by fashion racism
The British supermodel says she was rejected from a recent campaign because of her “skin colour”. Naomi Campbell was speaking
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Celebrities made the news on the catwalk at fashion brunch for Barnardo’s
A special fashion event organised by influencer Anisha Vasani saw TV presenters Sonali Shah and Suzi Mann walk the catwalk
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‘Racist’ D&G ad: Chinese model says campaign almost ruined career
The Chinese model featured in a Dolce & Gabbana ad campaign accused of racism has said the controversy almost ruined
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Meghan Markle’s fashion tips as new patron of Smart Works
Would you reject a handbag donated by the Duchess of Sussex? That’s what one woman did on a previous visit
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Interview with Jeanette Young by Marcia Dixon
The past year has been an amazing one for fashion designer, stylist, speaker and preacher, Jeanette Young, who won rave
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