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Who Needs Fashion Week? Sip N’ Slay NYC Was The Real Runway
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.
The Faces of Africa Fashion Week London 2025: 6 Designers Defining the Future of African Fashion
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
When Besties Turn Business Besties: Celebrating Kai Collective & I Said What I Said on Their London Takeover
"When you see a Kai girl, you just know."
From friendship to collaboration, I Said What I Said and Kai Collective keep showing us time and time again how women can champion each other and how to turn culture into a movement.
Is It Really Black-Owned? Or Just Black-Facing? Here's How to Know
Not all brands that “look” Black are Black-owned. And while aesthetics can say one thing, ownership tells a different story. At MBG, we’re breaking it down so you can shop smarter, spend intentionally, and uplift real Black excellence — not just brands wearing it as a costume.
Tired of Loud, Empty Influence? Meet Joy Malonza—the Voice That Actually Matters
In a world of loud, empty influence, Joy Malonza stands out. Discover how she’s reshaping digital culture through purpose, ethics, and her new guide with MBG.
5 Unfiltered Truths Black-Owned Brands Wish You Knew (But Rarely Say Out Loud)
After researching 200+ Black-owned brands across the globe, we’ve uncovered five hard truths they’re often too tired—or too cautious—to say out loud. From funding disparities and community reinvestment to being under a microscope and craving co-builders (not just customers), this blog shares what’s really going on behind the products you love. If you care about conscious consumption, don’t skip this one.
Ciara Just Made Rolling Stone Africa History — An African Fashion Masterclass
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.