The "BE HEARD" campaign, launched by Black Public Media, encourages consumers to re-think their clothing purchases and consider the environmental impact of fast fashion, which is the mass production of clothing as quickly as possible to keep up with ever-changing trends.

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Law Roach, a celebrated stylist, spoke about his new book and shared fashion advice and stories at a Q&A event at Howard University in Washington, D.C.

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Dress for Success Washington DC is hosting a fundraiser featuring redesigned clothes from Howard University Fashion Design Program and a progressive dining experience, to raise funds and awareness for their mission to empower women through economic independence.

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Since he was a youngster growing up in Southeast D.C., in Ward 8, Charles Gussom always wanted to make a difference in the lives of his friends, family and neighbors.

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Several emerging designers, such as So Harpie & Haysie, The Kandy Twins, Designs by Meek, and Toddler Gang, will participate in the So Harpie & Haysie Fashion Show on May 27 at 3 p.m. in Waldorf, Maryland.

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D.C. might not be considered an industry hot spot for national and international beauty and style experts, some District entrepreneurs — with the aid of the Bowser administration — want to change that.

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Georgia native Elijah Rutland, 23, has reason to celebrate given his recent graduation from Florida A&M University (FAMU) in Tallahassee, where he majored in graphic engineering. 

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A male model calmly walked on the floor in a summer outfit with a light blue bucket hat and gray T-shirt emblazoned with the words “Lafayette and Grand.”

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Sneakerheads in the metro D.C. area and beyond have a new place for collecting and trading vintage sneakers.

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D.C.-based clothing designer, entrepreneur and business owner Doncel Brown will showcase his game-changing clothing line, Generation Typo, in celebration of Black History Month during Fashion Week DC – a weekend that will feature new designs and brands created by local and international designers. From Friday through Sunday, Feb. 25 – 27, at three different venues […]

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