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Salehe Bembury has launched his independent footwear brand, Spunge, debuting its first silhouette, the Osmosis. In a move that solidifies his status as a titan of modern design, the launch coincides with the release of his career-spanning monograph, “I MAKE SHOES,” a collaboration with the esteemed art book publisher Rizzoli New York. The Osmosis sneaker…
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Houndstooth isn’t just another checked pattern. It’s one of the oldest textile designs known to humanity. The earliest examples date back to the Bronze Age, discovered in Austria’s Hallstatt Celtic Salt Mine from 1500-1200 BC, proving that our ancestors appreciated geometric precision long before fashion weeks existed. The pattern’s most famous early appearance came via…
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Virgil Abloh’s The Codes archive and legacy were never just about the objects he created—though there were plenty of those. It was about the ideas that connected people, the conversations that sparked movements, and the way he made high fashion speak the language of the street. His influence reverberates through contemporary culture like a frequency…
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Are you an interior designer, architect, or a DIY home enthusiast struggling to translate your creative visions into stunning, realistic visuals? In the competitive world of design, showcasing your ideas in a compelling way is paramount. This is where Coohom, a revolutionary all-in-one 3D design platform, comes in to change the game. What is Coohom?…
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American fashion has always had a geography problem, or maybe it’s more accurate to say it has a personality split. On one coast, you have the established order: the Lincoln Center shows, the front row hierarchy, the legacy houses that have been defining American style for decades. On the other, there’s a more fluid, experimental…
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The story of American indigo begins not in fashion houses but in the hands of enslaved Black Americans who have maintained centuries-old cultivation knowledge to South Carolina’s Sea Islands. This hidden foundation reveals how Gullah-Geechee communities created the economic backbone for America’s first major textile export, influencing everything from colonial trade to contemporary sustainable dye…
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The architectural legacy of America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities tells a story of resilience, innovation, and cultural pride through built environments. At the center of this narrative stands McKissack & McKissack, the nation’s oldest minority-owned architecture and construction company, whose designs shaped the physical foundations of Black higher education for over a century. Pioneering…
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Scandinavian design has transcended geographical boundaries to become one of the most influential and enduring aesthetic movements in modern interior design. From Copenhagen apartments to New York lofts, the Nordic approach to living spaces continues to captivate homeowners and designers worldwide, decades after its initial emergence. The Philosophy Behind Scandinavian Design Functional Beauty At its…
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Solange Knowles understands something fundamental about cultural memory: it’s not just about preservation, it’s about access. And access, historically, has been gatekept. Enter the Saint Heron Library, her latest cultural intervention: a free digital archive and physical lending library dedicated to rare, out-of-print, and first-edition works by Black and Brown authors, poets, and artists. It’s…
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The wine industry’s transformation is happening one tasting room at a time, led by Black sommeliers who are rewriting the rules of wine tourism. These professionals aren’t just changing who pours wine but how the entire experience unfolds, bringing fresh perspectives, inclusive approaches, and deep cultural knowledge that’s revolutionizing luxury travel across America’s wine regions.…
