Tag: Fashion
TV Anchor Art Franklin’s ‘Bold and Powerful’ Entry Into Fashion World
By Ryan Michaels
The Birmingham Times
“Bold and powerful” could be adjectives to describe ties from Art Franklin’s debut men’s clothing line—the Art Franklin Collection. Those...
The New Clothing Line That Tailors to Ensley’s Strengths
Solomon Crenshaw Jr.
For The Birmingham Times
When Art Franklin held a Purple Carpet launch event for his signature clothing line—the Art Franklin Collection—in late November,...
Magic City Fashion Week Showcases Best of Birmingham (Photos)
By Ameera Steward
For The Birmingham Times
One of Birmingham’s largest fashion events, Magic City Fashion Week (MCFW) kicked off on Friday October 29, looking to rebrand,...
Brand Designer Leslie Gomez Opens Safe Space for Female Creatives
By Ameera Steward
For The Birmingham Times
When Leslie Gomez decided to launch her business Tryna B Studios in 2019, placing the word ‘studios’ in the...
Aisha Taylor Offers Men’s Fashion — And A Shopping Experience
By Javacia Harris Bowser
For The Birmingham Times
Aisha Taylor opened the doors to her first brick-and -mortar shop last month—a men’s boutique -- Bridge +...
Lakeicia Shanta: Establishing a Sustainable Lifestyle
By Ameera Steward
For the Birmingham Times
Although Birmingham’s sustainable fashion community is made up of small businesses, they are collectively taking big strides to make...
Clothing Designer Leslie Gomez Grew Up in Thrift Stores. Now, It’s...
By Ameera Steward
The Birmingham Times
Leslie Gomez grew up in the thrift stores on Center Point Parkway in Birmingham, where her grandparents worked. Now the...
Fashion Designer Jeff Austin: From Darkness to Light
By Ameera Steward
The Birmingham Times
Turning darkness into light has inspired fashion designer Jeff Austin both professionally and personally. The 23-year-old has dealt with depression—since...
Hip-Hop and Fashion Film Featured at 2019 Sidewalk Festival, Wins Award
By Ameera Steward
The Birmingham Times
Coming of age during the growth of hip-hop in the mid-1980s and working at the legendary Def Jam Recordings and...
Asthetik, new studio, hosts grand opening for creatives and millennials
Je’Don Holloway-Talley
For The Birmingham Times
Asthetik, a new creative studio on the north side of Birmingham’s downtown district, held its grand opening on June 29...