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SMILEY VEGAN ESSENTIALS WAS FOUNDED IN 2020 AS A LATIN-BLACK OWNED BUSINESS WITH A FOCUS ON VEGAN, HANDCRAFTED SELF-CARE PRODUCTS. WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START THE BRAND, AND WHAT PERSONAL EXPERIENCES SHAPED ITS MISSION? What inspired me to create the brand was the over use of chemicals in the beauty industry, I wanted to create products that are less harmful to our skin tissues and mental health. The personal experience that shaped that mission is my unique balance of being bo

Stylist. Creative. Leader. Berry the Fashionizer is more than a name she’s a movement. From the runway to the classroom, from styling celebrities to mentoring the next generation, her mission is clear: inspire, elevate, and leave a lasting impact. Does your outfit today reflect the energy and message I want to project? Yes, clothing is a visual shorthand for my brand, confidence and respect for the audience. How can you use fashion as a tool to inspire others rather than just

From bridal glam to bold editorial masterpieces, Chavoynne Artistry is more than makeup, it's a movement built on confidence, authenticity, and artistic excellence. We sat down with New Jersey's powerhouse makeup artist, Chavoynne, to talk about her journey, her artistry, and the legacy she's building for the next generation. YOUR WORK CONSISTENTLY ENHANCES NATURAL BEAUTY WHILE EMBRACING BOLD CREATIVITY. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE ARTISTIC IDENTITY BEHIND CHAVOYNNE ARTISTRY?

Ahmad Ferguson transform Bakari from one of The Chi's most polarizing young characters into one of its most emotionally layered. It wasn't a performance built on perfection, it was built on possibility.

Designer. Mentor. Movement Maker. Steph Vargas, founder of THRONE and creator of Designing A Model, is redefining what it means to build a fashion brand with heart. From the classroom to the runway, her journey is rooted in resilience, purpose, and creating spaces where every woman can rise. PHOTOGRAPHY RYAN EMERSON STYLING DORIAN JIHAD THRONE is built around the idea of reclaiming your confidence and "taking back your throne." What inspired that message, and what does wearin

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What first drew you to fashion design, and when did you realize this was something you wanted to pursue seriously? At some point during my graphic design studies in Florida, something clicked. Design does not have to live behind a screen. It should break boundaries, be worn, and carry a personality. It started with observation, watching people move through the world in what they wore, and watching fashion runway shows that opened my eyes to what design could truly be. Every m

After two decades of dancing beside music's biggest icons, Dnay Baptiste reflects on representation, resilience, motherhood, and the legacy she hopes to leave long after the curtain falls. Photography by Chris Fox-kelly Editor In Chief/Words Angel Neal Fashion Stylist Dorian Jihad Assistant stylist Nyhiem Hearts Hair provided by Ms Luxe beauty Nails by Ms Luxe Beauty Hair done by Thelaiddexperience Black dress- Rique Bruce PR for clothing brand Blk Thai. For audiences around