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How I Did It: Entrepreneur Takes Passion for Baubles to the Bank

Keena Williams invests in N.J. community with So Excessive Boutique

Young entrepreneur Keena Williams provides access to chic accessories in Newark, N.J., hometown as owner…

By Janell Hazelwood

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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: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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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: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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BE Polished: Taking Your Professional Style to the Next Level

Your guide to fashion essentials that will give your look the competitive edge

BlackEnterprise.com presents a fashion and style guide for the working professional, taking you from the…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: September 21, 2011 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Every powerful man should maintain a look of success by remaining both professional and stylish. And as the age-old saying goes, when you look good, you feel good. Maintain your professional and polished swagger and don't get caught slipping by keeping a personal emergency style kit. As part of our BE Polished series, we highlight must-have products and fashion items that will help any professional man of style go from the office to an impromptu meeting to cocktail hour with ease, despite any workday stresses or snafus. ---Janell Hazelwood

Men’s Style Kit: 10+ Essential Items for the Professional Man

These essentials will ensure you maintain your best look, from the office and beyond

Every professional man of style should keep these must-have products and fashion items in their…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: September 8, 2011 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Fashion Week 2010: The Master Behind the Scenes

Audrey Smaltz of The Ground Crew talks fashion show success

BlackEnterprise.com talked with Audrey Smaltz, CEO of The Ground Crew, on just what it takes…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: September 16, 2010 Tags: , , , , , , ,
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Fashion Week 2010: Top Model Talks Longevity Post-Catwalk

Surviving a tough economy, Lois Samuels continues expanding her brand

Former model Lois Samuels tackled the challenge of surviving a recession to keep her line…

By Simone S. Oliver

Posted: September 10, 2010 Tags: , , , , , , ,
Today, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week kicked off in its new home, Lincoln Center’s Damrosch Park in New York City. The event draws tastemakers, editors, onlookers, and buyers to witness the hottest in design industry talent. The semi-annual fashion events, formerly at Bryant Park, draw more than 230,000 attendees every year and generate more than $770 million in economic activity in New York City, according to reports. Held from Sept. 9 to 16, this year's shows will include apparel by top brands with two outstanding African Americans showing their lines--apparel and lifestyle brand designer Tracy Reese and jewelry designer Monique Pean. In celebration of the kick-off, here's a snapshot of the top African American talent at Lincoln Center this season.

Fashion Week Launches: Top African American Talents

Held Sept. 9-16, this year's shows will include designers Tracy Reese and Monique Pean

In celebration of the kick-off of New York Fashion Week, here’s a gallery of the…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: September 9, 2010 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

New York Fashion Week: Thursday’s Picks

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Ports 1961 designer Tia Cibani channeled the past of India’s Nughal Dynasty for her…

By Deborah Creighton Skinner

Posted: February 20, 2009 Tags: , , , ,

New York Fashion Week: Sunday’s Picks

Hot looks for the office from the Fall 2009 collections

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By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: February 16, 2009 Tags: , , ,