Black British Fashion: Past, Present & Future
The Past, Present & Future of Black British Fashion
A three-part editorial partnership with Yahoo! Style UK.
From screen-printed T-shirts to luxury tailoring, the creativity, skill and entrepreneurship behind Black British fashion cannot be ignored.
In a three-part series created in partnership with Yahoo Style! UK, we looked at three very different eras of Black British fashion. From the hip hop and grime-inspired streetwear of the 90s and 00s, through to modern Black-owned luxury brands, and how technology can be harnessed for the future, Black British fashion continually evolves, bringing flair and innovation to our grey little island.
For this series, all articles are unlocked and free to read in front of the paywall.
Featured content
Jendella Benson
We Wore Our Own Garmz – Black British Streetwear Of The 90s and 00s
Tuesday 21 December 2021 7:00 AM
Esther Okusaga
The Rise Of Luxe Black-Owned Independent Fashion Brands
Wednesday 22 December 2021 7:00 AM
Ata-owaji Victor
In A Post-2020 World, Technology Will Be Central To Fashion Innovation
Thursday 23 December 2021 7:00 AM
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