Joy is no small thing, especially in fashion. For Black women navigating an industry that hasn’t always recognised their brilliance, it is an act of reclamation – a way to celebrate presence, creativity and community. From London ateliers to Lagos catwalks, a new generation of designers, stylists and visionaries are showing that joy can be both beautiful and transformative.
This Black History Month arrives at a moment of long overdue visibility for Black creatives in fashion, including Grace Wales Bonner’s appointment at Hermès and a surge of new buzzy Black-owned brands spotlighting emerging talent across the UK and beyond. It feels like a collective blooming: a season of pride, power and possibility.
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