Bonguerno from Milan! I am currently rushing because I think I’m probably jet lagged (!) and I forgot I had to go to a presentation in an hour, so I’ll keep this short! After NYFW I planned to fly to LA, get my mind right, then fly to Europe, but the blizzard had other plans…! I ended up flying straight to Milan from New York to go to the Roberto Cavalli show. The picture above I begged a kind stranger…
Happy Monday, Bombers and Bombshells! I am currently STUCK in New York in a blizzard! I decided to extend my trip to New York post fashion week just a few days so that I could speak to the students at Misa Hylton Fashion Academy. When I was coming up in the industry, mentorship wasn’t readily available to me, which is why I deeply value programs like the Misa Hylton Fashion Academy. It’s powerful to see a space that not only…
I always kick off New York Fashion Week with the Christian Siriano show! This season was all about volume and textures, witnessed by voluminous tops and dress, and gowns accented with sequins, feathers, chains, and more! The front row was just as iconic as the designs on the runway! I grabbed pix with Monique and Mia Rodriguez, Jackie Aina, Jerome Lamaar, and Patrice Taylor of Althea Mink, who made my fur look: Backstage, I was juiced to grab a pic…
Happy Wednesday! I just got to New York and I have already hit the ground running. I feel like I haven’t had a moment to sit down, BUT I always look at the days leading up to fashion week as my times to rest. It’s go time!! I’m typing a bit before headed out to a partayyy. Last night, i was pleased to be invited to see Kandi’s play And Juliet on Broadway. The show is a modern reinterpretation of…
The 5th Annual 15 Percent Pledge Gala brought together leaders from fashion, retail, and culture for an evening rooted in purpose and progress. Founded to encourage major retailers to commit at least 15 percent of their shelf space to Black-owned businesses, the organization has become a powerful force for economic equity. This year’s milestone celebration highlighted the impact of that mission while raising funds to continue expanding opportunities for Black entrepreneurs. Guests were asked to adhere to a “Black Tie,…
Last night, Fashion Trust U.S. gathered designers, creatives, and supporters for an intimate cocktail celebrating the finalists for its fourth annual FTUS Awards, taking place April 7, 2026, in Los Angeles. Hosted at the home of designer Christy Cham, the evening brought together familiar faces including Wayman + Micah, Tina Odjaghian, and more, all in support of emerging American design talent. For the occasion, I wore designers you should know: A Dress by ChatsbyCdam (that I literally got in the…
