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Curating trends, designers, and styling with a focus on Black-owned creativity and cultural flair.
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Curating trends, designers, and styling with a focus on Black-owned creativity and cultural flair.
From streetwear kings to heritage weavers, Black designers owned NYFW SS26. Discover the clusters, patterns, and predictions that tell the story of where Black fashion is headed — and why next summer, it won’t just follow trends, it will set them.
At Sip N’ Slay NYC 2025 — the Black Met Gala of our time — the real runway wasn’t on stage, it was in the lobby. From Hanifa girls to Nigerian designers and bold color queens, here are the looks still living rent-free in our heads.
Six designers, six visions, one message: African fashion is rewriting the global style code. From Ỳwãra’s eco-conscious storytelling to Sevaria’s gender-fluid edge, the Faces of AFWL 2025 prove that heritage and innovation walk hand in hand. This is the future unfolding on the runway
Ciara just broke history—and our internet. As the first African‑American woman featured on Rolling Stone Africa, she’s also delivering major style. From a Ghanaian macramé moment to tassel-trimmed couture, see how she’s lifting Black‑owned fashion to global glory—and who we wish she’d worn next.
Dreaming of a Ghana getaway? From breakfast in Osu to golden hour skincare in Labadi, follow our 48-hour itinerary — powered entirely by Ghanaian brands. Whether you’re planning a trip or just daydreaming from your desk, this is how to do Ghana, the Black-Owned way.
You know a Frilancy video the second it starts — even before you spot the outfit. That Kendrick Lamar "They not like us" sound drops, and boom — you already know she’s about to make Black-owned fashion go viral. Again.
In this special MBG Muse of the Month spotlight, we’re celebrating the powerhouse behind some of the most iconic Black-owned brand try-ons on the internet — and showing you how to support the global ecosystem she’s so effortlessly showcasing
Your summer just got an upgrade. Explore 7 standout collections from top Black-owned brands — perfect for weddings, vacations, brunches, and smart city style.
Temi Otedola just gave us the ultimate summer moodboard — and it’s African, Black-owned, fabulous, and 100% shoppable. From Fruché to Isigo, we’re breaking down her best African designer looks so far this year and how to style them wherever you're headed this season.
From bold streetwear to luxurious resortwear, these Black-owned brands are the talk of the town. See why they're in our cart this month.
She’d spent the winter quietly building. Now, surrounded by sunlight, soul food, and sisterhood, Nikita is finally ready to share her yes — a story styled by Black-owned brands and told in full bloom.
Spring/Summer 2025 is serving up a serious style revolution, and Black-owned designers are leading the charge. From tropical vibes with Yutee Rone to gender-fluid statements by Telfar, our editorial reveals the top five collections that are turning heads this season—with Boyedoe’s sustainable “Out of the Earth” collection winning our hearts as the overall must-have. Get ready to refresh your wardrobe and join the conversation!
Yes, you can shop Black-owned, look amazing, and stay on budget! We’ve put together a full head-to-toe look—hair, skin, outfit, and accessories—all from Black-owned fashion brands, each under $100.
Sundays are for soft playlists, a hot cup of tea, and of course — catching up with MBG’s latest drops. When I spotted Christie Brown’s SS25 "GO" collection, my Warm Autumn heart wasn’t ready. From vibrant oranges to signature silhouettes, here’s everything that instantly made it onto my dream wishlist.