Today we talk about fashion, like a lot and this applies to practically everyone. It's about more than being a fashion student, or a seasoned sewing expert. Fashion is all…
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Fashion History and Culture
Designer Spotlight: House of Aama
by Stephanie Triplett February 17, 2022About House of Aama Creating their fashion journey through Black folklore, the boutique fashion label House of Aama was started by Rebecca Henry and her daughter Akua Shabaka. Henry is… -
Back for another season, wide-leg pants are easily the most versatile pants of the now. Wide-leg pants (aka palazzo pants) are pants that are fitted at the waist and relaxed…
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About Telfar Clemens and Telfar Telfar, Telfar Clemens' eponymous label, launched in 2005 and is championed for its simple, yet luxury designs at a moderate price point. Once rejected by…
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Tips for Sewing with Lightweight Fabrics
by Stephanie Triplett February 15, 2022Some of the most beautiful garments use lightweight, delicate fabrics. The finished product is an elegant flowy garment, but sewing with lightweight fabrics presents several unique challenges from cutting to… -
About Theophilio Edvin Thompson, the creative genius behind the clothing label founded in 2016, Theophilio, is more than a fashion designer. Thompson uses his label to create a community celebrating…
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About Ann Lowe Ann Lowe is best known for her barrier-breaking mid-century couture. Much like Elizabeth Keckley, Lowe designed dresses for some of the most prestigious white women that society…
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Fashion History and Culture
Historical Spotlight: Elizabeth Keckley
by Stephanie Triplett February 3, 2022About Elizabeth Keckley Rags to riches are not at all what it seems in the case of Mrs. Elizabeth Keckley Hobbs. This extraordinary woman, born through an allegedly forced sexual… -
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Announcing Mood’s 2022 Textile of the Year: Rayon
by Stephanie Triplett February 2, 2022Turn a new leaf with us in 2022 and turn your focus to our exciting textile announcement! The anticipation of the newest Pantone Color of the Year, Very Peri, has… -
Fashion History and Culture
Historical Spotlight: André Leon Talley
by Stephanie Triplett February 1, 2022The month of February is known as African American History Month or Black History Month. While it’s essential to educate ourselves about Black history throughout the entire year, this is…