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  • Chanel Iman & Jourdan Dunn–Teen Vogue

    Teen Vogue rarely has folks of color on the cover, much less actual MODELS of color. In fact I think this is a first(Chanel-Spring). Anywhoo, here’s the November cover:

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  • Made in L.A.

    When Forever 21 isn’t knocking off indie and major label designs, and being sued for it, I wonder how much time they devote to damage control in light of the Made in L.A. documentary? Probably not much, seeing as though I’m just now learning about the 2007 Grammy awarded film two years later.
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  • Black Barbies, Models, and Magazines

    In case you hadn’t noticed, it’s been a rather slow year for print media, especially magazines. Recently a list of the worst selling covers for U.S. magazines has been compiled and as MakeFetchHappen says there’s “not a Black face in the bunch”. The excuses for why magazines fail (refuse) to put talented Black models and [...]

  • I’m Intrigued: The Lady Tigra

    The jury is still out on whether I like the music or not. I do think “First Black First Lady” is a pretty damn catchy ode to Michelle Obama though. I also like “They Stole My Radio” mainly for MC Lyte’s verse. However with Tigra’s mid-80’s reminiscent flow over neo-electro beats and “switchblade kitty” femininity, [...]

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