#Dashiki dress

[blackmensuited]

[dontmeantobepoliticalbut]

Tennessee’s newest lawmaker was sworn in Thursday. Democratic Rep. Justin J. Pearson is filling a vacancy left in House District 86 in Memphis. But people were more focused on what Pearson was wearing.

Pearson, a Black man, wore his hair in a combed-out afro as he walked onto the House floor wearing a black dashiki. The loose-fitting pullover is associated with West African culture and a symbol of Black Pride.

“This dress is resistance. This afro is resistance. What we are doing here is subversive to the status quo, and I think that’s going to continue to make people uncomfortable,” said Pearson.

And Pearson’s attire did make Rep. David Hawk, R-Greenville, uncomfortable. Hawk, in remarks on the floor, made a dig at Pearson, as he recounted a time he wasn’t allowed on the floor by former Tennessee House Speaker Lois DeBerry.

“I showed up one Monday night on two wheels trying to get in here, and I did not have a tie on. And she reminded me that ‘Rep. Hawk, if you don’t have a tie on, you don’t get to walk in that door,'” said Hawk.

But there’s no written rules on attire. According to the 113th General Assembly Permanent Rules of Order, decorum or attire is left up to the House Speaker. The House Clerk’s office said it’s been a longstanding practice for men to wear a suit and tie, and women to wear formal business attire.

So, in other words, it’s more of a norm than a rule. Pearson says he’s trying to change that.

“What’s happening here is you have discriminatory practices and policies to help homogenize this community to look like a cis white older man — which is westernized European culture, which is in and of itself its own expression,” Pearson said. “And we have to realize there are other expressions too, and to say there’s only one that need to be seen here is really saying there’s only one type of person that needs to be here.”

The clash over clothes boiled over to Twitter after Pearson posted a selfie in his dashiki. The Tennessee House Republicans responded saying maybe Pearson should explore a different career.

Pearson says he isn’t backing down — even if that means wearing his dashiki over his suit and tie.

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[pointpilot]

finally getting the hang of drawing herrr!!! as usual tidbits under the cut

Ninoe's homeland is Jamacian/West African inspired which explains why her dress is similar to a dashiki and such

Before joining Laios' party (post Falin) Ninoe is extremely skinny. She wouldn't have joined at all unless Chilchuck vouched for her.

Speaking of, Chilchuck and Ninoe are childhood friends!

After the events of the manga, Ninoe and Laios get married. It takes awhile for Laios to come around to marriage because he dreaded it, but Ninoe is very lenient when it comes to their king and queen titles.

When she's not wearing her hair natural, Ninoe will sometimes braid her hair. Laios is usually the one helping Ninoe with her hair if Marcille and Chilchuck aren't.

[acey-wacey]

Hi, hi, hi! I just read your love triangles headcanons and rushed to check if your requests were open and to my delight they were! I absolutely loved your headcanons, so can I request headcanons for reactions of Leona and malleus if the reader decides to choose Leona?

Here you are, my Leona lovers!

...

🦁 Leona Kingscholar 🦁

~~at the winter ball~~

You clutched the skirt of your billowy gown as you descended the steps into the ballroom.

You gasped lightly at the sight of the glorious throng of colorful dresses and suits, perfectly tailored to be fashionable and warm for the chilly season.

A few of your first year friends approached you to make conversation and compliment your dress.

Apparently, Ace, Deuce, and Jack could clean up nicely when they wanted to.

You'd already seen Epel and Sebek in formal wear due to their dorms' policies but you didn't deny them any share of compliments.

Once you'd politely excused yourself, you made your way around the perimeter of the ballroom, looking for one particular lion.

You didn't bother surveying the crowd since you knew he wouldn't be there, instead opting to search every hidden nook and cranny that was sufficiently private and conveniently located so you could find it.

You deducted that Leona would be waiting for you somewhere since you were the only reason he even dressed up and came.

Though you weren't exactly sure if he had dressed up or if he had come at all.

It didn't take long for you to make your way to the overhanging balcony.

The staircase to the balcony was magically sealed to prevent party-goers from causing mischief but the enchantment had already been broken.

Sure enough, Leona was waiting for you at the top of the steps, looking quite dapper and quite uncomfortable in his formal dashiki.

"Took you long enough."

You chuckled as Leona raised an eyebrow.

"I noticed you removed the enchantment just to get up here. Headmaster Crowley will not be pleased."

"Since when do I care what that mangey bird thinks?"

"Since he pays my bills. I may not respect him but not causing trouble equals getting that bag."

"Then why are you here, herbivore?"

You grinned and leaned on the stone railing next to Leona.

"Because I like a little danger."

Leona scoffed with a smile and ran a hand through his hair.

"And maybe I like you, just a little bit."

Leona gave you a side eye without any other visible reaction.

"Maybe?"

"Uh-huh."

"Just a little bit?"

"Hm. Bat your eyes real pretty and I might make it a little bit more than a little bit."

You didn't have to look over to tell Leona was smiling. Or that he was staring at you.

You sighed and lowered your head.

"You don't have to say anything."

"I don't really like people, Y/N. You know that."

"I do. Which is why you don't have to say anything."

"Let me finish. I don't really like people which is why it's so strange that I like you so much. What makes you so special? Why do you make me actually want to try at stuff?"

"I am very encouraging."

Leona took your cheek and forced you to look at him.

"I love you, Y/N. I don't even care what you're gonna say now but I need you to know that. Fighting with that dragon b1tch made me realize that I need to step up or I'm gonna lose you."

You smiled and leaned into Leona's hand.

"You're not going to lose me, Leona, because I love you too."

The two of you smiled at each other, listening to the sweet tune of the music below.

"And if this is all about Malleus, I swear to Seven..."

Leona cut you off with a groan and pulled away.

"It's not about Malleus, I swear! It has nothing to... Okay, it has something to do with him but not much."

"You're ridiculous."

"Say it again and I won't kiss you."

"And you were planning on kissing me?"

"I was, but I don't know anymore."

"Oh, shut up, you."

You laughed before pulling his collar and smashing his lips into yours.

[simbistardis]

A 2006 study on Black lesbian communities describes three gender categories: feminine, transgressive and 'gender-bender'. On 'gender-bender':

Gender-blender is a style related to but distinct from an androgynous presentation of self. Thirty-four percent of the respondents fit into this category. Rather than a de-emphasis on femininity or masculinity, genderblenders combine specific aspects of both to create a unique look. They usually wear certain men’s clothing like pants or shoes, combined with something less masculine like a form-fitting shirt or a little makeup. Sometimes their clothes are not specifically men’s clothes but are tailored, conservative women’s items worn in a less feminine style.

While androgynous women are often stereotyped as looking very similar to one another with men’s plaid shirts, buzz cuts or short hair, no makeup, and comfortable shoes or boots, many different styles are portrayed among minority gender-blending women. Younger gender-blenders who hang out in the East Village might wear t-shirts underneath button-down men’s shirts layered over cargo shorts and flat 1970s-style PRO-Keds sneakers in a look similar to what is often worn by male skateboarders. Genderblenders from Brooklyn might pair brightly colored dashiki tops with jeans and wear their hair in twists or some other natural style. Or you might see the standard urban uniform of a crisp white t-shirt, baggy blue jeans, fresh white uptown sneakers, and a long ponytail underneath a fitted Yankees baseball cap sported by Puerto Rican gender-blenders from Harlem or the Bronx.

What unites these different fashions as a group is that the style is specifically nonfeminine. The clothes are worn in a masculine style and presentation, though hips, hair, and breasts often signal that these are women’s bodies. Some in the community label this presentation of self as femme-aggressive, which does not refer to a feminine woman with an outgoing or aggressive personality but a cross between a feminine gender display and the masculine gender display sometimes labeled aggressive in this community (see n. 2). Gender-blenders are not necessarily marked as lesbians in today’s mainstream society because there is so much variation in styles of dress for women. When among heterosexuals they resemble tomboys or straight women who are not very feminine. It is mainly in the context of a lesbian environment that the gendered identity of genderblenders becomes apparent. Gender-blenders tend to partner with more feminine-looking women.

Lipstick or Timberlands? Meanings of Gender Presentation in Black Lesbian Communities, Three physical presentations of gender: Femme, gender-blender, and transgressive, Moore, Mignon R. (2006)

Note: I love the idea of stemmes being the 'gender benders' of the community so much. Plus interesting notes on how Black androgyny and Black tomboys present differently.

[kanraandchrome]

Opinion on the LIs of MCL New Gen

I WAS RIGHT ABOUT RED SHADOW LEGEND. Anyways, here are my two cents about the characters, their designs and hopes I have for their routes.

Devon

I really love his eyes full of wonders, since you have to be extrovert and always searching for new ideas when you work in event management (how to market it, how to please both the clients and the people you're going to source the project to, finding catchy sentences or downright awful puns) but I love his hands even more, the way the interior is lighter, his long fingers, it reminds me of Mahershala Ali's hands and I hope he was one of the models to create the character. His hair are also a nice touch, especially the colors blending ! Seeing him in bright colors is refreshing, he seems fun and full of peps ! Sure black clothes give a more classy vibe, but we're managing events not burials. And do you even know how bright are the colors of some African clothes (search for dashikis, they are amazing and bright and joyful and...) ? I'm overall really happy to see a black man not bald nor fully dressed in black because god forbid they wear colors.

I'm hoping for a route like Rayan's, with a bit of conflict because dating your boss can lead to a lot of inequalities and risks for the low-rank involved, but I'm pretty sure we won't get a lot of dramas this season (apart coming from players who are so chronically online they can't not play a game that will make them miserable but that's another issue). I think he might have an ex ? Or past relationships that failed because his balance between work and personal life is bad ? Maybe Candy and her freshness/ability to surprise him and take him out to touch grass will be the balance he needs ? Honestly I'm hoping for praises from him, awful puns, dad jokes and a lot of complicity.

Roy

Oh, is he gonna be the Castiel of the game, but more chill ? People seem to love him a lot already and I can't fault them, he's handsome, looks nice and has tattoos (you can see it on his right shoulder, the black strip). His long hair looks very nice to braid, and I can just picture him as the outdoor guy, the one who always want to see the places the events are gonna take place since he's probably very good with spatial thinking !

He looks a bit "bland" at first sight, but I'm sure he'll show another side, probably more caring once he notices MC is not here to only get in his pants. He looks like he'd listen to any rant without taking side and just feed you until the anger dies down. Himbo maybe ? We'll see ! But he looks like the most gentlemanly of them all and I'm sure he'll be the one to ask Candy out first, probably after a date to the beach or so. Dake style but less flirty ? he's my least liked LI so I have a hard time thinking about possibilities about him.

Amanda

Oooooh she looks like a Targaryan !! Joke aside, she looks preppy enough and is probably the most down to earth of them all (and not just because she's a Taurus). I'm thinking that maybe, she'll get Yeleen's kind of personality ? The fair but harsh one ? She'll get the job done for sure, and the color palette is really soft and fashionable. Having a plus size LI is already a remarkable step forward, but making her so pretty AND dateable ? Now that's improvement.

And I can already picture people saying "they'll ruin the wlw romance like they did with Priya" but Jesus Christ and all his Apostles combined, didn't you notice Chino wasn't the one managing it ? That all the mistakes you blame on her are actually Uncoven's creators' mistakes ? That they sabotaged everything (MCL, Elda S2) just because they were so woke and so enlightened ?? Now that they're out of it, I'm pretty sure we'll finally have nice things, and without misandry nor biphobia. I'm hoping an enemies or rivals to lovers with her, just like I hoped one with Yeleen uwu.

Thomas

I WAS RIGHT ABOUT HIM FROM THE START. Ok time to be serious, his design is really nice, the high cheekbones, the milky white skin, he lost his freckles but gained piercing eyes looking directly in your soul and his curls look so nice to ruffle. He has the most guarded pose out of the four and is skinny, which gives us two "no six pack abs" characters (thank Gods beemoov). I don't know if he still plays the guitar, but that could be one of his special interests along a lot of things we need to discover about him.

My guess is that, as we saw him being precocious, he's neuroD and will be the harshest without meaning harm. You ask him something and he answers the raw truth, which could give a very good dynamic depending on the Candy's personality, which could also give us an interesting dynamic when dating or falling in love ? Like not touching but hesitantly grabbing her sleeve between two fingers, or gifts, or stuttering, or all of the above. I just hope he's aloof enough for Candy to have to "run after him" (no harassment involved) just to show him she cares about him, and so he could open up at his own rhythm. A soft slowburn or an abrupt hook up ? I don't know, I hope he surprises me a lot !

[deadgodjess]

Do any NPCs in Starfield wear a sari?

I ask because I was SUPER excited when I saw it after first getting to New Atlantis in the shop and very disapointed when 40 hours later there were no saris to be found on NPCs.

While you see it here and there in various scifi, I am still super thrilled to see non-western cultural dress in scifi media, especially when it's somewhat asperational. Star Trek has cultural outfits but I rarely see anyone wearing saris or hanbok or dashiki (except that One Episode of TNG 🤬) as a way to show Earth people repping their Earth cultures. Few polynesian tattoos or henna designs or other kinds of body mods or decorations associated with current Earth cultures or faiths. It's as if the great hope of the future is that we all meld into a single culture with a single aesthetic that just so happens to be very Western White Futurism. As if the great hope of our society is to eliminate cultural differences rather than to embrace and celebrate them.

It's just a very "I don't even see color" kind of aspiration.

[blackmensuited]

[itmeblog]

Creator questions:

5. Be honest, which is your favourite character to write lines for?

8. Pick a character from your show and put together an outfit you think they’d wear.

12. Share something about a future episode that will mean nothing right now but will one day.

5. For InCo the answer is Nova. Her snark was a joy to indulge. My absolute favorite lines were some of her more eccentric curses and her lines that were meant to manipulate without lying.

For Stories from Ylelmore, Keryth. There's something wrong with that child in the best possible ways. She has a habit of bringing people into conversations halfway and it doesn't slow her down in the least.

8. Nova - a crop top sweater and form fitting pants, sturdy boots. She still has that spaceship mentality and having pants that caught on things was the bane of her existence when she went through a "baggy clothes" phase.

Hatov - I'd see in a silk robe, a plain button up (possibly a very nice dashiki with a plain robe) and pseudo-dress pants (the ones with the stretch waist)...with an incredibly bougie pair of house slippers. Like...depressed-rich kid chic. Of course, the robe'd be heavily embroidered, likely with flowers he likes and at first any color but cerulean. However, I think without his mother forcing him to be a savior, he'd reconnect with his roots on his own terms and might end up favoring the color from his mid-twenties on.

12. As there is only one future episode of InCo left...I don't think I can safely say this one without spoiling the entire thing!

Stories from Ylelmore: Being puce is an active decision, but sometimes it's easier to make when trying to fit in. That doesn't necessarily make it the right thing to do.

[xoxoemynn]

Tonight I went to see a touring production of The Lion King and it was phenomenal. It's the first show I've seen since the pandemic and it made me pretty emotional because I used to take one or two trips to New York each year to see as many shows as I could squeeze in and I haven't done that since COVID and gahhhh I just love theater so much. I love the energy, I love seeing performers at the top of their game, I love gasping glimpses of the pit....it's just everything I am going to be riding this high for a while.

ALSO as we were leaving saw a woman who was dressed in this lacy tan full bodysuit, and then had a matching tulle CAPE that was kind of bunched up at the top? And it went WELL past her feet, but I couldn't see how long because her partner, who was dressed in this gorgeous dashiki, was holding it in their arms so she wouldn't get it dirty as she walked to the garage and that was just some QUEEN SHIT. I didn't want to take a picture because that'd be creepy but she looked amazing and they were such a beautiufl, loved up couple and it made my night.

[foreverlogical]

Tennessee’s newest lawmaker was sworn in Thursday. Democratic Rep. Justin J. Pearson is filling a vacancy left in House District 86 in Memphis. But people were more focused on what Pearson was wearing.  

Pearson, a Black man, wore his hair in a combed-out afro as he walked onto the House floor wearing a black dashiki. The loose-fitting pullover is associated with West African culture and a symbol of Black pride. 

“This dress is resistance. This afro is resistance. What we are doing here is subversive to the status quo, and I think that’s going to continue to make people uncomfortable,” said Pearson.

And Pearson’s attire did make Rep. David Hawk, R-Greenville, uncomfortable. Hawk, in remarks on the floor, made a dig at Pearson, as he recounted a time he wasn’t allowed on the floor by former Tennessee House Speaker Lois DeBerry.

“I showed up one Monday night on two wheels trying to get in here, and I did not have a tie on. And she reminded me that ‘Rep. Hawk, if you don’t have a tie on, you don’t get to walk in that door,'” said Hawk.

But there’s no written rules on attire. According to the 113th General Assembly Permanent Rules of Order, decorum or attire is left up to the House Speaker. The House Clerk’s office said it’s been a longstanding practice for men to wear a suit and tie, and women to wear formal business attire. 

So, in other words, it’s more of a norm than a rule. Pearson says he’s trying to change that. 

“What’s happening here is you have discriminatory practices and policies to help homogenize this community to look like a cis white older man — which is westernized European culture, which is in and of itself its own expression,” Pearson said. “And we have to realize there are other expressions too, and to say there’s only one that need to be seen here is really saying there’s only one type of person that needs to be here.”  

The clash over clothes boiled over to Twitter after Pearson posted a selfie in his dashiki. The Tennessee House Republicans responded saying maybe Pearson should explore a different career.

Pearson says he isn’t backing down — even if that means wearing his dashiki over his suit and tie.

[ptseti]

LUMUMBA: DECOLONISE DRESS CODES

What kind of clothing befits African members of parliament?

According to Kenya’s speaker of the Senate, only Western-style attire is allowed within its walls. Pan-Africanist scholar PLO Lumumba thinks such a rule demonstrates ongoing colonisation of the mind. He says Africans should be proud of our culture and not allow colonial dominance.

So, go on and proudly rock that kente, kanzu, djellaba, boubou, dashiki or kitenge!

Kenya #WesternAttire #PanAfrican #African #Culture #Colonial #Kente #Kanzu #Djellaba #BouBou #Dashiki

[dyggtheway]

Black Contribution to Fashion and Wardrobe in the West: Past, Present and Future

How We Arrived | A Brief Recount with Many Threads

Fashion is a form of communication that reflects the identity, culture and values of individuals and groups. Fashion is also influenced by the social, political and economic contexts of different times and places. Throughout history, Black people have contributed to fashion and wardrobe in the West in various ways, from creating original styles and trends to challenging stereotypes and discrimination. In this article, we will explore some of the aspects of Black contribution to fashion and wardrobe in the West, and how they might shape the future of fashion.

The Origins of Black Fashion

Black fashion has its roots in the diverse cultures and traditions of Africa, where clothing was not only a functional necessity, but also a symbolic expression of status, religion, ethnicity and aesthetics. African textiles, such as kente, adire, bogolan and shweshwe, were made with intricate techniques and patterns, and often dyed with natural colors from plants and minerals. African clothing, such as dashikis, kaftans, boubous and agbadas, were designed to fit the climate and the lifestyle of the people, and often embellished with beads, shells, feathers and metalwork. African fashion also reflected the influence of other cultures, such as Arab, European and Asian, through trade, migration and colonization.

The Impact of Slavery and Colonialism

The transatlantic slave trade and the colonization of Africa by European powers had a profound impact on the fashion and wardrobe of Black people in the West. Enslaved Africans were stripped of their cultural identity and forced to wear the clothing of their oppressors, which was often cheap, coarse and ill-fitting. However, enslaved Africans also resisted and adapted to their situation by modifying, embellishing and personalizing their clothing, using scraps of fabric, buttons, ribbons and jewelry. They also preserved and transmitted some of their cultural heritage through their clothing, such as headwraps, turbans, bandanas and scarves, which were worn for protection, modesty and dignity. Some enslaved Africans also managed to acquire or make finer clothing, especially for special occasions, such as weddings, funerals and holidays, which allowed them to express their individuality, creativity and pride.

The Rise of Black Fashion Movements

The abolition of slavery and the civil rights movement in the 19th and 20th centuries gave rise to various Black fashion movements that challenged the dominant norms and standards of beauty, and celebrated the diversity and richness of Black culture. Some of the examples of these movements are:

The Harlem Renaissance: A cultural and artistic movement that emerged in the 1920s and 1930s in Harlem, New York, where Black artists, writers, musicians and intellectuals created a vibrant and influential scene that showcased their talents and achievements. The Harlem Renaissance also influenced fashion, as Black people adopted and adapted the styles of the Jazz Age, such as flapper dresses, zoot suits, fedoras and pearls, and added their own flair and elegance. Some of the icons of this movement were Josephine Baker, Billie Holiday, Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston.

The Black Power Movement: A political and social movement that emerged in the 1960s and 1970s in the United States, where Black people demanded their rights, freedom and justice, and asserted their identity, dignity and self-determination. The Black Power Movement also influenced fashion, as Black people embraced and reclaimed their African roots, and expressed their solidarity and resistance. Some of the styles of this movement were Afros, cornrows, braids, dashikis, leather jackets, berets and sunglasses. Some of the icons of this movement were Malcolm X, Angela Davis, Huey P. Newton and Kathleen Cleaver.

The Hip Hop Movement: A cultural and artistic movement that emerged in the 1970s and 1980s in the Bronx, New York, where Black and Latino youth created a new form of music, dance, art and fashion that reflected their realities, experiences and aspirations. The Hip Hop Movement also influenced fashion, as Black and Latino youth innovated and experimented with different styles, such as baggy jeans, sneakers, tracksuits, baseball caps, gold chains and graffiti. Some of the icons of this movement were Grandmaster Flash, Run-DMC, LL Cool J and Salt-N-Pepa.

The Influence of Black Fashion on the Mainstream

Black fashion has not only been a source of inspiration and empowerment for Black people, but also a source of influence and appropriation for the mainstream fashion industry and culture. Black fashion has often been copied, imitated and commodified by white designers, celebrities and consumers, who have profited from the creativity and originality of Black people, without giving them proper credit, recognition or compensation. Some of the examples of this phenomenon are:

The minstrel shows: A form of entertainment that originated in the 19th century in the United States, where white performers wore blackface and exaggerated costumes to mock and stereotype Black people and their culture. The minstrel shows also influenced fashion, as white people adopted and adapted some of the clothing and accessories of Black people, such as hoop skirts, bandanas, gloves and canes, and used them for amusement and mockery.

The orientalism: A form of representation that originated in the 19th and 20th centuries in Europe and the United States, where white artists, writers and scholars depicted and distorted the cultures and peoples of Asia, Africa and the Middle East as exotic, mysterious and inferior. Orientalism also influenced fashion, as white designers, celebrities and consumers adopted and adapted some of the clothing and accessories of these regions, such as turbans, kaftans, kimonos and harem pants, and used them for fantasy and fetishism.

The cultural appropriation: A form of exploitation that occurs in the contemporary globalized world, where white designers, celebrities and consumers adopt and adapt some of the clothing and accessories of marginalized and oppressed cultures, such as Native American headdresses, Indian bindis, African prints and dreadlocks, and use them for fashion and fun, without respecting or understanding their meanings and histories.

The Future of Black Fashion

Black fashion has a long and rich history that reflects the struggles and achievements of Black people in the West and beyond. Black fashion also has a bright and promising future that offers new possibilities and opportunities for Black people to express their identity, culture and values. Some of the trends and developments that might shape the future of Black fashion are:

The Afrofuturism: A form of imagination that envisions the future of Black people and their culture in relation to science, technology and innovation. Afrofuturism also influences fashion, as Black people create and wear clothing and accessories that combine elements of their African heritage and their futuristic aspirations. Some of the examples of this trend are the movie Black Panther, the singer Janelle Monáe and the designer Mowalola Ogunlesi.

The sustainability: A form of awareness that recognizes the environmental and social impacts of the fashion industry and its practices. Sustainability also influences fashion, as Black people create and wear clothing and accessories that are made with ethical, organic and recycled materials, and that support local, fair and diverse production. Some of the examples of this trend are the brand Lemlem, the model Adwoa Aboah and the activist Dominique Drakeford.

The diversity: A form of inclusion that celebrates and respects the differences and similarities among Black people and their culture. Diversity also influences fashion, as Black people create and wear clothing and accessories that reflect their various identities, such as gender, sexuality, class, religion and disability. Some of the examples of this trend are the magazine CRWN, the actor Billy Porter and the designer Sinéad Burke.

Black fashion is a powerful and dynamic phenomenon that has contributed to fashion and wardrobe in the West in many ways. Black fashion is also a potential and transformative phenomenon that can contribute to fashion and wardrobe in the West in many more ways. Black fashion is not only a form of communication, but also a form of expression, resistance and liberation.

Amid a period when history classes might opt to reinterpret the Black influence, fashion schools are progressively integrating Black fashion history into their curricula, all credited to the efforts of committed educators. These educators employ diverse methodologies—lectures, discussions, and practical projects—to impart the narrative of Black fashion history. Additionally, they actively strive to broaden the spectrum of Black fashion designers and styles presented within the classroom setting.

Here are some of the experts, educators and advocates for continued education in the evolutionary process of Black Fashion:

- Dr. Jonathan Square, assistant professor of Black Visual Culture at Parsons School of Design and founder of Fashioning the Self in Slavery and Freedom, who teaches courses on Black beauty culture and Black fashion history, and organizes events and exhibitions on these topics

- Dr. Tanisha C. Ford, associate professor of Africana Studies and History at the University of Delaware and author of Liberated Threads: Black Women, Style, and the Global Politics of Soul, who explores the connections between fashion, activism and social movements, and co-curated the exhibition Black Girlhood and the Power of Belonging at the Delaware Art Museum.

- Dr. Monica L. Miller, associate professor of English and Africana Studies at Barnard College and author of Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity, who examines the role of fashion in shaping Black identity and culture, and co-edited the book Black Dandyism: A Reader.

- Elizabeth Way, associate curator of costume at The Museum at FIT and co-curator of the exhibition Black Fashion Designers, who researches and showcases the work of Black fashion designers from different eras and regions, and organizes public programs and publications on Black fashion history.

*see also The Experts Bringing Black Fashion History to Fashion Education: https://fashionista.com/2023/10/experts-teaching-black-fashion-history by Fashionista:

Empowering Movements in Black Fashion

The unique expression and activism within Black culture persistently shape fashion's diversity and interconnectedness. This influence resonates through the multicultural fabric of humanity, impacting even mainstream trends, notwithstanding past challenges of appropriation and insufficient acknowledgment.

Discover the world of Black fashion and become an active participant in its vibrant tapestry! Here are actionable steps to engage with and support Black fashion:

Attend Exhibitions: Showcasing Black designers and movements. 

Support Black-Owned Businesses: Empower Black entrepreneurship by consciously choosing to support Black-owned fashion brands.

Educate Yourself: Explore the rich history of Black fashion, discover how these contributions have effected your style.

Black fashion is a global style panorama. Thank you for reading, comment, like and follow.