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When Did Supporting Black-Owned Businesses Become Conditional?

Black-owned brands shouldn't have to pay for Target's decisions. As The Lip Bar and KBB by KAHLANA navigate consumer backlash surrounding the retailer's DEI

October 28, 2026 Beauty

Dressing for the Next Chapter

How Black women use personal style to navigate reinvention, identity and new chapters, dressing less for expectation and more for who they are becoming.

September 28, 2026 Contributor Network

More Than a Homecoming: Looking Back at Essence Fest 2026

Looking back at Essence Fest 2026, from BeautyCon and Black-owned businesses to entrepreneurship, community and the festival’s continued impact on Black culture.

August 26, 2026 Culture

How Fashion Became Part of Sports Culture

From decked-out coaches to courtside baes, fashion has intertwined itself with the sports industry, becoming a pivotal element for athletes, announcers, and everyone in

August 12, 2026 Culture

Who Owns Cool?

Black culture shapes global fashion, but ownership rarely follows. A sharp look at appropriation, streetwear, and who really profits.

April 7, 2026 Op-Ed

Ties for Liberation: How Women Reclaimed the Tie as Power and Expression

The return of the tie in women’s fashion is more than a trend. It reflects a long history of resistance, identity, and reinvention. From

April 1, 2026 Culture

ANTM, Miss J, and the Permission to Be Visible

The first time I saw myself represented on television

February 18, 2026 Contributor Network

We Can Acknowledge Bias and Demand Accountability From Tyra Banks

The new Netflix documentary revisiting America’s Next Top Model has reignited debate around the legacy of Tyra Banks. From the perspective of a Black

February 17, 2026 Culture

How HBCU Homecoming Fashion Defines Black Style

During Black History Month, the influence of Historically Black Colleges and Universities on fashion deserves deeper recognition. From Homecoming runways and Divine Nine style

February 9, 2026 Op-Ed

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AK Brown

AK Brown is the Fashion Editor of Advisor., covering fashion business, media, culture, and style with a focus on Black creatives and industry visibility.

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