Fashion Minority Alliance

Celebrating Black History Month by honouring Lois K. Alexander-Lane, the visionary archivist who preserved Black fashion history when no one else would. From founding the Harlem Institute of Fashion to creating the Black Fashion Museum her work documented the designers, dressmakers, innovators and models whose contributions shaped the industry. Her legacy lives on through the Smithsonian and today let's remember her name...Lois K. Alexander-Lane📣 . . . . . . . [Image description: The cover post features a a colour photograph of Lois K. Alexander-Lane leaning against a chair staring at the camera. She wears her hair scraped back and is dressed in a multicoloured silk blouse. Below the image in black text reads 'Lois K Alexander-Lane', and to the right of the image bold black text reads 'The Fashion Icon You've Never Heard Of'.] #BlackHistoryMonth #LoisAlexanderLane #BlackFashionHistory #FashionArchives #BlackDesigners #FashionPioneers #SmithsonianCollection #SupportTheArts #HarlemHistory #BlackWomenInFashion #FashionMinorityAlliance DM for credit or removal request (no copyright intended and all rights and credits reserved to the respective owner(s)

Empowering Young Creatives at the V&A Museum Once again, (it's our fourth year!!), an incredible day was had at the V&A Museum's Upstart Schools Day where Fashion Minority Alliance brought together ten schools, from across London, to explore careers in fashion. Across the day students learned directly from Oscar nominated costume designer Mayes C Rubeo, international athletic apparel brand Gymshark, Vogue Business senior reporter Maliha Shoaib_ and film-and-fashion team Cherif Douamaba and Ottawa Kwami, gaining real industry insights, mentorship and hands-on experience. They sketched, crafted, asked questions, joined panel talks, explored exhibitions, and built confidence and relationships through creative workshops. These moments of belonging, skill building and industry access are at the core of our mission: opening pathways for young people who are often excluded from fashion and beauty careers. Huge thank you to the @vamuseum and all our partners, particularly June Lawrence, Dawn Mason Inc and David Otzen for helping to create opportunities that inspire, empower and transform futures. . . . . . . . [image shows two seated girl students in school uniform which consists of grey blazer with red piping on the collar. Beneath their blazers they wear grey v-neck jumpers with red piping on the v under which can be seen open neck red and white striped shirts. The student on the left is sketching on a pad while the student on the left watches. Above the image in white letters reads "Young Creatives at the V&A Museum" and beneath the image is written "Access. Inspiration. Opportunity" the image is imposed on a salmon pink background] #YouthEmpowerment #Creative #creativeminds #VAUpstartFestival #LondonCreatives #VAMuseum #fashionindustry #designinspiration #future #fashionminorityalliance #fashion

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Fed up of performative Allyship in the fashion industry? Well, true allyship can exist and one prime example is that demonstrated by Monsieur Yves Saint Laurent and what he was willing to risk. Check out our Blog Post on his personal and professional willingness to make a change regardless of consequences. . . . Image description: A picture of Yves Saint Laurent and Naomi is placed on a peachy orange background. Above the picture, "Yves Saint Laurent" is written in static letters in white colour, and below it, "1st among allies in diversity & inclusion" is also written in static letters in white colour.

With quite a few talented BIPOC actors finally being cast for major roles these past couple of years the representation that Brigerton introduced to our screens is exceptional (and very much needed)! One that stands out is Oxford graduate, of Indian-origin, Charithra Chandran. Chandran has openly spoken about her culture and her Tamil identity, as well as the ‘painful’ impact that colourism has had on her. Check out her inspiring interview in the latest issue of Teen Vogue. . . . Video description: the video shows behind the scenes of Chanita's interview for Teen Vogue.

Martine Rose is a British-Jamaican menswear designer whose self-titled line has become a menswear cult favourite since 2007. Martine graduated from Middlesex University in 2002 and founded her first label, LMNOP, with Tamara Rothstein the following year. After closing the company in 2005, Rose created her own enterprise, which began as a men's shirting line, with the help of a £1,500 loan from the Prince's Trust. In the following years, she received sponsorship from the British Fashion Council’s NEWGEN MEN awards, was nominated for the prestigious ANDAM prize for emerging designers, shortlisted for the LVMH Prize and was also nominated for the BFC's British Designer of the Year for menswear in 2018. Her designs play with aestethics and silhouettes, volumes and surprising textures and she is recognised for her out-of-the-box thinking when it comes to presenting collections. . . . Image description: An image of Martine Rose's latest campaign is in the background. A white border surrounds the photo with the words MARTINE ROSE alongside the frame.

Get ready y'all - @lizzobeeating is entering the fashion market with game-changing bodysuits and undergarments for plus size women that are promising comfort and comfort only! Endorsed by Fabletics, the form-fitting body shaper brand @yitty is preaching "self-love" and "radical inner confidence" with soft fabrics and silhouettes that can be worn as clothes, or under them, with sizes ranging from 6X to XS. The brand is available online from April 12th. Although many market watchers have shown concern that the brand is up against the likes of Spanx and Skims Lizzo states that her focus is women who want to ditch discomfort in order to feel good and sexy, as well being a fully size-inclusive brand. . . . Image description: An orange rectangle is positioned in the middle of white background. Across the rectangle, "COMFORTABLE SHAPEWEAR BY LIZZO" is written in black letters. On the left, there is an image of YITTY's new collection. Below the picture, there is a static text "YITTY SHAPEWEAR" written in black.

Calling all entrepreneurs! Applications for the fourth edition of the Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Frontier Challenge are now open. This global program works to amplify and support new voices in the world of social entrepreneurship with the goal of creating a more inclusive future of fashion. Individuals are invited to submit project proposals that focus on innovative, scalable social solutions that foster inclusivity in the fashion value chain. In line with Tommy Hilfiger’s commitments towards inclusion, diversity, and equity, individuals from historically underrepresented communities including Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), people with disabilities and women, are strongly encouraged to apply this year. Learn more and apply by the 1st of May 2022 via the link in our bio. Good Luck! . . . Video description: the video promotes the 4th edition of THFFC.