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Monday, February 7, 2022

Black Fashion Fair’s Magazine Launch Sets A New Standard

In 2016, Black Fashion Fair founder Antoine Gregory created a Twitter thread of “Black designers you should know,” which led to a serviceable brand that has since become the go-to place to shop unique products from emerging Black designers and learn more about their respective crafts. Now, the digital index and marketplace of Black designers is releasing its first ever print magazine.

Per the Black Fashion Fair website, the mission is to “focus on fashion related specifically to the contributions of Black designers and the impact of Black culture, and we will tell the often forgotten stories of Black designers while also documenting and preserving Black fashion: past, present, and future.” With the support of Warby Parker, Black Fashion Fair continues to push forward that message with the launch of their new magazine titled, Black Fashion Fair Volume 0: SEEN.

“It’s been an honor to partner with Black Fashion Fair on their first magazine. Every page is an inspiring testament to their commitment to community and creativity, a belief that Warby Parker shares,” says Neil Blumenthal, co-founder and co-CEO of Warby Parker.

The limited-edition issue is an exploration of Black representation in fashion today, featuring editorial images that highlight the brand’s new Sculpted Series collection. The magazine is filled with 200 pages of essays, interviews, and editorial photography from a collective of Black creatives, including designs by Pyer Moss Couture 001 Collection, Sergio Hudson, House of Aama, and Theophilio. Other notable contributors include Brandon Blackwood, Grace Wales Bonner, Rikki Byrd, Bethann Hardison, and many more Black fashion creatives. Styling and imagery were also provided by Antoine Gregory and AB+DM (Ahmad Barber and Donte Maurice).

“These pages are about collaboration and the power of community,” says Gregory of the magazine’s debut. “As we continue to create references for the future, Black Fashion Fair becomes our own institution of exhibition, discovery, and research.”

The starting price point of Black Fashion Fair Volume 0 is $95, and it will be available for purchase starting February 7th on Black Fashion Fair’s website or in-person at Iconic Magazine in New York City. Consumers will have the option to select between three different covers — featuring models Joan Smalls (shot by Quil Lemons), Maria Borges or Aleya Ali (both shot by AB+DM). Although some covers have already sold out online, they’re still available in-store.

Black representation in the fashion industry continues to be a work in progress, but this generation of Black creatives is taking charge and pushing the needle forward. Black Fashion Fair’s latest launch sets a new precedent, showing that Black creatives are no longer waiting for the approval of white-led magazines or white fashion industry leaders. Our culture can no longer be ignored, and our story will never go untold because we’re going to share it with our community in our own way.

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The Coolest Ear Cuffs That Don’t Require A Piercing

Sure, constellation piercings may appear cool — but what about in practice? In reality, the effortless look involves a lot of needles, heal time, and investments in both the service and the actual jewelry pieces. So, to save ourselves some pain and pennies, we're turning our attention to ear cuffs.

In addition to being among the top jewelry trends of the year (according to Etsy), cuffs are also the ultimate low-commitment earring for those not yet ready to go the more permanent piercing route. Plus, there are tons of styles at widely varying price points — from the most minimalist to pearl-studded and even auricular accessorizing.

Without further ado, our roundup of the best-of-the-best ear cuffs ahead.

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Argento Vivo Butterfly Ear Cuff

This sterling silver butterfly definitely won't fly away.

**Argento Vivo** Butterfly Ear Cuff, $, available at Nordstrom

Stone and Strand Diamonds On Diamonds Ear Cuff

Go big or go home with this 10-karat solid gold option that's dotted with rows of tiny, ethically sourced diamonds.

**Stone & Strand** Diamonds On Diamonds Ear Cuff, $, available at Stone & Strand

Mejuri Duet Ear Cuff

This modern ear cuff can be worn on the side or top of the ear for a polished look.

**Mejuri** Duet Ear Cuff, $, available at Mejuri

The Last Line Perfect Rainbow Ear Cuff

Add some unexpected sparkle to your look with a cuff from The Last Line.

**The Last Line** 14k Yellow Gold Perfect Rainbow Ear Cuff, $, available at The Last Line

Catbird Jewelry Ear Cuff

It doesn't get daintier than this single ear cuff — which, at $18, is an affordable gift for the Catbird stan in your life.

**Catbird Jewelry** Ear Cuff, silver, $, available at Catbird

Zoë Chicco 14k Gold Diamond Stud With Wire Ear Cuff

Okay, this cuff does require *one* piercing — so skip ahead if you have untouched lobes. That said, the effect is so dainty and pretty that we'd rush out to Studs just for the purposes of wearing this Zoë Chicco stunner.

**Zoë Chicco** 14k Gold Diamond Stud With Wire Ear Cuff, $, available at Shopbop

Madewell Ear Cuff

This no-brainer pick from Madewell is understated and under $20.

**Madewell** Ear Cuff, $, available at Madewell

Faris Glaçon Ear Cuff

If your taste skews avant-garde, let this bronze abstract piece complete your look.

**Faris** Glaçon Ear Cuff, $, available at Nordstrom

Mejuri Beaded Cuff

Upgrade a basic gold cuff with a beaded (or croissant) variation that adds a little something-something to a delicate style.

**Mejuri** Beaded Cuff, $, available at Mejuri

BaubleBar Centi Ear Cuff

Fancy a little bling? BaubleBar's wildly popular pave-studded climber instantly adds a glam factor to your jewelry game.

**BaubleBar** Centi Ear Cuff, $, available at BaubleBar

Argento Vivo Capri Sterling Silver Ear Cuff

A single cuff — like this $34 Argento Vivo pick from Nordy — is an easy way to make a statement if you prefer a clean aesthetic.

**Argento Vivo** Capri Sterling Silver Ear Cuff, $, available at Nordstrom

Studs Chain Link Cuff

This chain-link cuff has a dainty, delicate vibe, but still makes a bold-in-an-understated-way look.

**Studs** Chain Link Cuff, $, available at Studs

BaubleBar Haydyn Ear Cuff Set

This ear cuff set is perfectly chunky, glossy, and statement-making.

**BaubleBar** Haydyn Ear Cuff Set, $, available at BaubleBar

Aurate Lean On Me Gold Ear Cuff

Seeing double has never looked better: Aurate's dainty cuff hugs the side of your ear with two parallel thin gold lines for a clean, elevated effect.

**Aurate** Lean On Me Gold Ear Cuff, $, available at Aurate

Shashi Jade Pave Ear Cuff

This affordable Shopbop pick looks way more expensive than it actually is thanks to an accent of sparkly stones set in 18k vermeil.

**Shashi** Jade Pave Ear Cuff, $, available at Shopbop

Lady Grey Triple-Layered Ear Cuff

This sculptural 14-karat gold-plated bronze ear cuff is a showstopper if we've ever seen one.

**Lady Grey** Triple-Layered Ear Cuff, $, available at Anthropologie

AllSaints Chain Ear Cuffs

Keep it sleek and chic with a delicate gold hoop and itty-bitty chain design.

**AllSaints** Chain Ear Cuffs, $, available at Nordstrom

Stone and Strand Teeny Tiny 14-karat gold ear cuff

Fake the look of two side-by-side piercings connected by a thin gold chain for a subtle but edgy look.

**Stone and Strand** Teeny Tiny 14-karat gold ear cuff, $, available at Net-A-Porter

J.Hannah Signet Ear Cuff

Whether it's a loved one's initials or your very own (the two aren't mutually exclusive!), this vintage-inspired signet ear cuff is a keepsake in the making.

**J.Hannah** Signet Ear Cuff, $, available at J.Hannah

BaubleBar Clasina Pearl Ear Cuff Set

Pearls, anyone? This BaubleBar piece combines two major jewelry trends — ear cuffs and pearls — into one statement-making moment.

**BaubleBar** Clasina Pearl Ear Cuff Set, $, available at BaubleBar

Mejuri Feature Cuff

Add a hint of sparkle with a cuff that catches the light in all the right places.

**Mejuri** Feature Cuff, $, available at Mejuri

Anthropologie Minimalist Ear Cuff Set

According to Anthro reviewers, this cuff set might not work for tiny ears (it's a thing, we promise). That said, you can fit the cuff to the top of your ear instead for the ultimate #stack.

**Anthropologie** Minimalist Ear Cuff Set, $, available at Anthropologie

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This Will Be Fall’s Biggest — & Boldest — Color, According To Copenhagen Fashion Week

For a while now, a certain shade of green (named after a brand that rhymes with “vendetta”) has dominated fashion trends. But the memo coming from Copenhagen Fashion Week Fall 2022 runways makes clear that green is going to get brighter and blindingly bold come September.

Over the past few days, Scandinavian designers have showcased neon green in their collections, offering versions that would work equally well at a Friday night rave and Saturday morning brunch. Take, for example, cult Danish brand Ganni, which showed prairie-ready dresses and monochrome suits in muted palettes, worn over lime sweaters.

Then, there were the club-ready looks shown by Saks Potts. The brand opened the show with two neon outfits: a green maxi sheer dress with a halter neckline and a sheer top, paired with leather black pants. Designed by Barbara Potts and Cathrine Saks, the brand also made the case for sporting the color in a more subdued way, in the form of a green flower belt that was paired with a beige-and-brown outfit.

But it was Stine Goya that bet on the electric hue becoming next fall’s biggest color trend. Throughout the collection, the label showcased solid coats, dresses, tops, and bags in neon green, as well as colorblocked pieces that featured equally vibrant shades of purple and orange.

The signs for the highlighter-bright takeover have been here for quite some time. With the rise of retro futurism, a trend that drives inspiration from the 1960s obsession with space and tech, neon colors, as well as metallic textures, have made their way onto the runways for the past few seasons. For spring 2022, for example, New York-based LaPointe showed neon green blazers and leather harnesses inside a club-like setting in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood. Even Bottega Veneta reimagined its now-signature color for spring 2022: The house’s latest collection included knitted dresses, two-piece sets, rubber boots, and shoulder bags in a juicy hue that was more key lime green than emerald.

While designers have looked for ways to adapt neon hues to our everyday lives in their collections, it’s only natural that in Denmark, the first European country to lift all COVID-19 restrictions, fashion is waking up from its pandemic-induced nap and ready to take centerstage with a can’t-miss hue.

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Ten years ago, if you had asked us to put on a pair of pants that weren't skin-tight, we'd have rolled our eyes in disgust. For what seemed like forever, we gave skinny jeans and leggings our undivided attention. That is, until one day when a light appeared at the end of the tunnel and saved us from another year of wearing pants that were uncomfortably tight.

A decade and a handful of half-hearted pant trends later, we've finally found a silhouette with the potential to rival the skinny jean era in a real way. Baggy pants, or as some people like to call them, puddle pants, have been on the rise for quite some time now, but it wasn't until they started popping up on every street style photographer-covered corner in New York, London, Milan, and Paris that the trend became crystal clear. This year, they're back — and the options are better than ever.

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