In the complex tapestry of American history, the rules governing what enslaved people could or couldn’t wear played a significant role in shaping their identities. These rules, known as slave codes, ...

More than 25 models showed off the styles of designers from the region during African American Cultural Alliance of Lancaster ...

FIT’s curator of Costume and Accessories who wrote the book Black Designers in American Fashion. “The growing visibility of African designers through traditional media, and especially social ...

At the same time, the textile industry in Great Britain was exploding, creating enormous international demand for cotton clothing ... more than a million African Americans were carried off ...

FORT MOSE 1738, a designer fashion collection, combines West African traditional textiles and prints with western silhouettes.

The West African Tribal Hairstyle Exhibit, a Silent Auction, a Mini African American Fashion Designer Museum, and an Authentic West African Plated Meal. Delve into the cultural significance and ...

The event, put on by the Black Student Union, will highlight the evolution of African American fashion. “The History of Our Fashion” will reflect on the history of fashion, dance, and cultural ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Black History Month celebrates identity, culture and artistry and Carroll High School gave all three ...