October, 2020 | Beauty City International

Forgotten Black Designers throughout history- Zelda Wynn Valdes

As Black history month continues, it is important to recognise the individuals who have paved the way for current black designers, to be able to gain global recognition and success for their talents. The fashion industry has capitalised on black culture and influences for decades, although many black designers who have made significant contributions to the industry, have not been accredited and ..

Natural Black owned hair care products for Afro and curly hair

Afro hair is finally getting the attention it deserves, in recent years there has been a notable increase in the availability of natural, premium hair products and treatments for afro and curly textured hair types. Afro hair products have also now reached the shelves of mainstream stores such as Boots, Superdrug and even supermarkets; gone are the days of only finding suitable hair products in afr..

The History of Black male hairstyles

Afro hairstyles have had their fair share of stigmatisation throughout history for both men and women. However, in recent years black hair has become a symbol of pride, uniqueness and flair to be celebrated. In light of that we take a look at the male barbershop hairstyles which have shaped society’s perception of male Afro hair care today. In the 1920s male hairstyles were predominantly fl..

Iman Cosmetics, the brand that paved the way in beauty

The beauty industry has drastically changed throughout the decades; we have finally reached a stage where women with darker skin complexions, are now perceived as key consumers within society. Renowned supermodel Iman helped champion diversity within the beauty and fashion sectors. Her influence contributed to altering societies standard of beauty, which has not always been very inclusive. Iman ..

Forgotten Black designers throughout history- Anne Lowe

There have been numerous black fashion designers throughout history whose stories have been overlooked or forgotten, despite their influential contributions to the fashion industry. Even in today's society, black designers still do not get the recognition they deserve. The Fashion Institute of Technology’s Museum at FIT, uncovered that black designers only make up 1% of all the designers feature..

Can you become a success story at 19 and can marketplaces work such as depop?

How I Became My Own Boss at 19: To people that may not know you, who are you? I feel like people probably know my brand more than they know me! I’m Naomi Okezie, I’m 19 years old and I am the founder & CEO of AngelMarketplace. How Did You Get Into Fashion? I’ve always had a passion for clothing, but I wasn’t always fashionable. My love for fashion developed ..

The Beauty pioneers throughout Black history

The beauty industry was not always an array of 40 shade complexion products, inclusivity within the industry was severely lacking before the introduction of Rihanna’s ‘make up for all’ Fenty Beauty line in 2017. The launch of the makeup line was hugely successful, with many of the darker shades selling out within minutes, highlighting a need and demand for brands to cater to women with dark..

Celebrating Black owned fashion brands

Black History Month derived originally in the USA, before making its way into the UK calendar in the 1980s, sparking important conversations regarding race and racism; inclusive of the hardships faced by black people throughout history which is often overlooked by the mainstream curriculum. Black History Month is now in full flow and the celebration of Black contributions to society has begun. I..

The Evolution of Afro Hairstyles

Styling methods for Afro hair have drastically transformed throughout the decades ranging from finger waves to Jheri curls, many of these styles still being very relevant in today’s society. We are lucky to have such a varied range of hair salons and products available, which now cater to Afro hair types. Throughout history this was not the case, Afro hair products and salons were very limited a..