Quote: A rare find!! An intimate portrait of the first king of independent Haïti, Henri Ferdinand Christophe along with his wife And daughter circa 1811. – by an unknown artist of the Haitian school, circa 1811, Portrait of King Henri Christophe with his wife and daughter. Henri Christophe (1767-1820), reigned after the Haitian Revolution (1791-1804) […]
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Alexander-Lane received her master’s degree at New York University in 1963, she proposed a thesis on the historic role of African Americans in Manhattan retailing; her professor responded by saying African Americans played no such role. Her resulting thesis—and later her life’s work—proved otherwise. Alexander-Lane eventually published her own book, Blacks in the History of Fashion in […]
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Ladies loving fashion and beauty is part of who we are. Does your outfit alter how you approach and interact with the world? It has long been known that “clothing affects how other people perceive us as well as how we think about ourselves,” Dr. Galinsky said. “I love the idea of trying to figure […]
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I adore over the knee boots, especially in black and brown because it goes with everything. I love the touch of gold in the inner heel. Living in the city and always being in a rush particularly during the cold seasons, these boots are great just to pick up and go. I learned the hard […]
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You wouldn’t believe it if you looked on the runway, at an ad campaign, or heck…anywhere, but people of color are buying more luxury goods than ever. Nielsen just released its consumer report on black Americans, and the market research firm’s findings were, to say the very least, quite eye-opening. –Model Alisa Maria With black buying power expected […]
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New York City is considered by many to be the fashion capital of the world ahead of Paris, Milan, and London. According to the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), an estimated 900 fashion companies have their headquarters in New York City and the city is the largest retail market in the country, generating more than $15 […]
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Olivier Rousteing (born September 13, 1985 in Bordeaux, France) is a French fashion designer and the creative director of Balmain. –Model: Jennize Isenia from Haarlem, Netherlands of mixed heritage. Rousteing was adopted by a couple at age 1. Rousteing′s mother is an optician, while his father is a seaport manager. He grew up in Bordeaux and […]
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Nationality: Unknown currently based in London, England. Ethnicity: Zimbabwe, African. Ms. Ndlovu is fluent in 5 languages which are English, Ndebele, Spanish, French, and Russian. She was born in Zimbabwe & raised in South Africa, studied in Paris, France and received her BA in Visual Arts from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. stormmanagement.com/vision/natasha-ndlovu Bisous Natasha has […]
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This image was published in Augsburg, Germany; ca 1542. As early as the late middle ages, people of African descent began appearing in European treatises on swordsmanship and the martial arts, such as the book of Hans Talhoffer (1467), plates of which are featured below: Colonists of African descent also undoubtedly learned from less savory […]
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The three men depicted in the painting are identified in the painting itself as Don Francisco (de) Arobe and (according to one source) his two sons. They wear abundant gold jewelry, much of which is typical of the Indians of the region. Their clothing is obviously European, and they carry spears. Each man is given […]
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Black Africans in Renaissance Europe | European History After 1450 … -Circa 1500-1800 Africans also chose to visit Europe, travelling on religious or diplomatic missions. A contingent of Ethiopian pilgrims based themselves in Rome and a touching Flemish engraving depicts “St Philip Baptising the Ethiopian Counsellor”. Another engraving is a portrait of “Don Antonio Manuele […]
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In antiquity, Nubians believed that gold was a sacred material with protective powers, so jewelry makers used the metal frequently. Double Hathor head earring, Nubian, Meroitic Period, 90 AD. This is only a fraction of the ancient Nubian accessories. Gold earring Nubian, Meroitic Period Thousands of years ago, Northern Sudan and Southern Egypt made up […]
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Which physical features light the flames of passion when we see a stranger across a crowded room? And why do women’s faces subtly change over the course of every month? –Model Panii Shirazi What makes you sexy and attractive to the opposite sex? Everyday, attraction starts the same way for millions of people around the world […]
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Nationality: (Brisbane, Queensland) Australian. Ethnicity: Her father is Nigerian & her mother is Anglo-Saxon. She is 5’11 Ft tall with hazel eyes. Ms. Monaghan was one of the 12 finalists on Season 1 (AUS) of The Face, who was a member of Team Naomi. She was scouted in a coffee shop when she was 14. After modelling […]
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Vanity is as old as civilization, and the ancient Egyptians were no exception. Both men and women were known to wear copious amounts of makeup, which they believed gave them the protection of the gods Horus and Ra. These cosmetics were made by grinding ores like malachite and galena into a substance called kohl. It was […]
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Nationality: Unknown Ethnicity: African She is 5’10 ft tall. Currently work & resides in Dubai. Fashion weeks may be dominated by Paris, London, New York and Milan, but Dubai’s Fashion Forward is about to change all of that. – model turned photographer: Mirjama Zigic Khairallah Dubai’s bold & beautiful light up Tribeca celebration – Emirates […]
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Personal ornaments, often in the form of beads worn as necklaces or bracelets, are considered by archaeologists as a key sign of sophisticated symbolic behavior, communicating either membership in a group or individual identity. The Women From Ziz Valley, Morocco, Africa –Vintage Photography In 2004 archaeologist excavated the Blombos Cave at the southern tip of […]
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Aethiopian adventures: or, The history of Theagenes and Chariclea Ancient Aethiopia (Greek: Αἰθιοπία) first appears as a geographical term in classical documents in reference to the upper Nile region, as well as all certain areas south of the Sahara desert and south of the Atlantic Ocean. –medievalpoc.tumblr.com/post Illustration of the story of Theagenes and Charicleia […]
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Nationality: American Ethnicity: African descent. Hobby: Equestrian rider. Ms. Fox stands at 5’9 1/2 ft tall & is set to walk the catwalk for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in 2016 in Paris, France. She has made her debut as a model on the catwalks in Paris, London, Milan and New York and opened the Yeezy SS/17 show […]
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Nationality: (Garland, Texas) American Ethnicity: African descent She is 5’10 Ft tall. You will see this beauty at the Victoria Secret Fashion Show in Paris, France. Since Victoria’s Secret is staging their fashion show in Paris this year, it was safe to say the stakes were higher than ever for the casting of the biggest runway […]
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What is a pendant ? It’s a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck hanging downward. This ancient gold ram’s-head was made during the Kushite Period. Representations show these pharaohs wearing a ram’s-head amulet tied around the neck on a thick cord. Rams were associated with the god Amun, particularly in Nubia, […]
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Nationality: Dominican / Swiss Ethnicity: Born in La Vega, Dominican Republic, African Descent. Ms. Liriano was brought up in Zurich, Switzerland but currently resides in Milano, Italy. Fluent in 4 languages: English, Spanish, Italian & Swiss German. She stands at 5’10 Ft Tall. Class of 2014 KV Zürich Business School , Zürich, Switzerland. sany liriano – WOMEN DIRECT MILANO / WOMEN […]
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Nationality: French Ethnicity: Her Father is from the Ivory Coast, African. Ms. Jones was raised in Paris, France. She is fluent in English & French. Many took notice of Jones’ poise, 5’10” frame, gorgeous wide eyes, and pillowy lips. SHOWS WALKED: Prada, Nina Ricci, Paco Rabanne, Maison Martin Margiela, Viktor & Rolf, Sacai, Giambattista Valli, Sonia Rykiel, […]
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There are two different kinds of Yoruba monarchs: The kings of Yoruba clans, which are often simply networks of related towns (for example, the oba of the Egba bears the title “Alake of Egbaland” because his ancestral seat is the Ake quarter of Abeokuta, hence the title Alake, which is Yoruba for Man of Ake. […]
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Nationality: American Ethnicity: African descent. She is 5’9 Ft tall. Williams was the highest paid female athlete in 2016, earning $28.9 million in prize money and endorsements. In addition to English as her native language Williams also speaks conversational French, and knows some Spanish and Italian. At the 2013, 2015, and 2016 French Open she […]
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Queen Gicanda was the wife of Rwandan Mwami (King in the Kinyarwanda language) Mutara III of Rwanda. After her husband died in mysterious circumstances in 1959, the Rwandan monarchy lasted only two more years, under the leadership of Mwami Kigeli V of Rwanda and then coming to an end in 1961. This Queen looks similar to Princess Emma Bakayishonga. […]
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Nationality: American Ethnicity: Puerto Rican, Afro-Latina. Ms. Smalls is 5’10 Ft Tall. She speaks English & Spanish. Smalls is the first Puerto Rican fashion model chosen by brands to front their advertising campaigns. In 2011, Estée Lauder signed Smalls to its line-up of global beauty ambassadors. She is the first Latina signed to a worldwide campaign […]
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Nationality: Canadian Ethnicity and place of birth: Mogadishu, Somalia, African. She stands at 5’11 Ft tall. This woman also looks similar to Nefertiti. I can see her or other women with similar appearances portraying the ancient Egyptian/African Queen. Yasmin Warsame is a Somali-born Canadian supermodel. She moved from Somalia to Toronto, Canada when she was fifteen. Warsame […]
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He was a French fashion designer, and is regarded as one of the greatest names in fashion history. He is also credited with having introduced the tuxedo suit for women and was known for his use of non-European cultural references, and non-white models. Yves Henri Donat Mathieu-Saint-Laurent was born on 1 August 1936, in Oran, Algeria. […]
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Beauty and fashion in Ancient Egypt. A spectacular dress made of beads in a fishnet pattern. This dress, traditionally worn over a white sheath, is a masterpiece of Ancient Egyptian fashion design. One of twenty such dresses worldwide. One of the exhibition’s visitors stood there gazing at the dress for a long time, long enough for […]
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This beadnet dress is the earliest surviving example of such a garment. It has been painstakingly reassembled from approximately seven thousand beads found in an undisturbed burial of a female contemporary of King Khufu. From Giza, tomb G 7440 Z. 1927: excavated by the Harvard University. Although their string had disintegrated, a few beads still lay […]
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African women have worn headscarves for many years for religious, cultural reasons and even as a fashion statement but they were traditionally worn by older, usually married women. Many also love the convenience of it – it can be a quick fix for a bad hair day. Model: Tico Armand A selection of names for […]
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