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J. Alexander's schooled the best of the best in the fashion industry, from Naomi Campbell to Tyra Banks, and even made his debut as a model on Jean Paul Gaultier's catwalk. The Bronx-native took his dreams international, carving out a niche for himself as a runway coach, author and television personality.

As Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week kicks off in New York today, take a chapter from his book of success with these tips that will ensure longevity in an industry filled with overnight successes and fleeting fame. --- Sirita Wright

Fashion Week Spotlight: J Alexander’s 5 Tips for Career Success

Here's how you can make your mark on the style industry

Catwalk icon J. Alexander has seen more than a decade of success. Just in time…

By Sirita Wright

Posted: February 9, 2012 Tags: America's Next Top Model, black fashion designers, black models, blacks in fashion, fashion designers, fashion entrepreneurs, fashion industry, fashion models, fashion professionals, Fashion Week, J. Alexander, Kimora Lee Simmons, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week, Tyra Banks, women in fashion, young entrepreneurs, young professionals

How I Did It: Catwalk Powerhouse J. Alexander Talks Fashion Industry Success

Model-turned-runway-coach took teaching swagger straight to the bank

Model-turned-runway-coach talks longevity in a fashion industry where success can be short-lived.

By Sirita Wright

Posted: February 9, 2012 Tags: America's Next Top Model, blacks in fashion, Career Advancement, career transition, coaching, Cynthia Bailey, fashion industry, Fashion Week, image consulting, international business, international fashion, Internships, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, modeling, Naomi Campbell, Real Housewives of Atlanta, reality TV, runway coach, style coach, supermodels, Tyra Banks, young professionals

How I Did It: Mikki Taylor Expands Beauty Brand with New Book ‘Commander in Chic’

Motivational expert uses inspiration of Michelle Obama to empower women

Beauty and fashion expert Mikki Taylor expands her brand with new book, Commander in Chic:…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: November 29, 2011 Tags: 2011 fall fashion, 2011 Fall Fashion Gallery, beauty, beauty industry, blacks in fashion, branding, Career Advancement, Career Development, career transition, fashion, fashion industry, life purpose, Mentors, mentorship, Michelle Obama, Mikki Taylor, Motivation, purpose, Style, women executives., Women of Power, Women of Power Summit

NeNe Leakes of The Real Housewives of Atlanta (Image: Bravo TV)

Career Transition Lessons from The Real Housewives of Atlanta

Beyond the antics, learn how you can take your brand to the next level

The Real Housewives of Atlanta are embarking on new career transitions, from entrepreneurship to motherhood.…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: November 8, 2011 Tags: Acting, adult toy industry, blacks in fashion, Blacks in Hollywood, Bravo TV, Celebrity Apprentice, Cynthia Bailey, entertainment, entertainment industry, fashion industry, funeral business, Hollywood, Kandi Burruss, Kim Zolciak, Music Industry, NeNe Leakes, Phaedra Parks, Real Housewives, reality TV, Sheree Whitfield, television industry, The Real Housewives of Atlanta

VICTORIA ROWELL: Known for her role as Drucilla Winters on the Emmy award-winning The Young & Restless, Rowell had a childhood filled with many challenges, ultimately leading to her, along with her siblings, being surrendered to Child Services. Rowell was only 16 days old. She grew up in the foster care system, raised for 18 years by a varied network of women who she details in her memoir, The Women Who Raised Me (William Morrow; $26). A staunch advocate of support services, awareness, and rights of foster and adopted children, Rowell is founder of Rowell Foster Children's Positive Plan (RFCPP), a program that enriches foster children through art and athletics.

10 Successful Adoptees & Foster Kids Besides Steve Jobs

These notables overcame childhood challenges to blaze trails in their industries

Among Steve Jobs’ many challenges in life was dealing with being abandoned as a child…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: November 1, 2011 Tags: adoptee, adoption, Alonzo Mourning, blacks in fashion, celebrity adoptees, Chapelle's Show, Charlie Murphy, Eddie Murphy, entertainment industry, ENYCE, fashion industry, foster care, foster system, Ice-T, In Living Color, iPad, iPhone, ipod, Jamie Foxx, MAC, Mecca, Music Industry, Nelson Mandela, parents, Parish Clothing, Pixar, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Steve Jobs, Tommy Davidson, Tony SHellman, Victoria Rowell, walter isaacson

How I Did It: Teen Vogue Accessories Director Talks Career Success

Stylista used persistence and ingenuity to climb fashion industry ladder

Teen Vogue accessories director Shiona Turini tells how to break into the fashion industry and…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: November 1, 2011 Tags: accessories industry, blacks in fashion, Career Advancement, career transition, Employment, fashion, fashion industry, Internships, interviewing, Job Market, job seeking, job strategies, Jobs, Shiona Turini, Teen Vogue, Vogue

How I Did It: Celebrity Jewelry Designer Aklia Chinn’s Custom-Made Success

Using a love for travel and unique craftwork, she turned passion into profit

Aklia Chinn took her love for travel and creating unique jewelry to Hollywood,

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: October 19, 2011 Tags: accessories industry, blacks in fashion, Career Advancement, celebrity fashion, fashion, jewelry industry, office fashion

Not Enough Black Models?: Taking Kanye West to Task after Fashion Line Debut

Writer says hip-hop star talks the racial equality talk but doesn't walk the walk

Critic explores the scarcity of black models on the runway during Kanye West’s Paris Fashion…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: October 3, 2011 Tags: blacks in fashion, DW by Kanye West, fashion industry, Jay Z, Kanye West, Madame Noire, Paris Fashion Week, racial inequality, racism, Style, Watch the Throne, womens apparel

(Image: Melissa Johnson/BlackEnterprise.com)

WATCH: Arise Designers Tell How to Make It in Tough Business of Fashion

Hard work and knowledge of industry play major part in post-catwalk success

Designers from the Made in Africa: ARISE Magazine show during the 2011 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: September 23, 2011 Tags: 2011 Fall Fashion Gallery, Africa, Arise, blacks in fashion, corporate style, fall fashion, fashion, Fashion Week, international fashion, men's apparel, men's fashion, mens style, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week, Sessilee Lopez, women's fashion, womens apparel

WATCH: Arise Showcases 7 Top African Designers

International publication puts on star-studded show, mixing fashion and culture

BlackEnterprise.com gets exclusive backstage access during the 2011 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Made in…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: September 22, 2011 Tags: 2011 Fall Fashion Gallery, Africa, Alek Wek, Arise, blacks in fashion, corporate style, fall fashion, fashion, Fashion Week, Grace Jones, international fashion, men's apparel, men's fashion, mens style, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week, Sessilee Lopez, street style, Style, Tyson Beckford, women's fashion, womens apparel

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