On this last day of probably the blackest black history month in the history of black history months, I’m featuring a mixed-print and texture aficionados’ favorite designer, Bryon Lars. The Byron Lars Beauty Mark aesthetic is ever body conscious because Byron remains obsessively conscious of the female body while designing them. He’s all about making clothes that make the most of what God…
I’m a recovering undercover texture lover… Recovering from a love I can’t get over! When I saw this jacket on Samantha Black’s Instagram account, I was immediately obsessed! How can you not love the faux fur sleeves on this beauty?! This Project Runway alum graduated in 2005 with a BFA from the prestigious Pratt institute in New York. Samantha Black has worked for…
While I was in New York last week, I experienced a pretty diverse range of weather conditions. We started off with subpolar temperatures hitting a high of 1 degree all the way to 55 degrees with torrential downpours. Somewhere in the middle, it snowed and this is what I wore. For this look, I brought out a few oldies but…
If you know me, you know that I’m a fool for fringe! So, when I saw this “Dani” bag from Shop To’sha, I knew that she was a real winner. The designer, Towana Phillip, offers maxi and mini fringe bags in varying textures and colors. She believes in the “strength of a good accessory” and I AGREE! Click “More Werk!” to see…
Black Designers Rock! For the rest of the month here on The Werk! Place, I’ll be featuring at least one designer of color in each of my looks. As an African American woman, it’s important for me to highlight and support entrepreneurs, designers, and influencers of color who have been innovators in their fields! If it’s for us, by us and…
