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SELECTED WRITING

Selected writings and press features from such outlets as GQ, ESSENCE, Family Style, The Business of Fashion, Sludge, Iolla, BRICKS, and The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode. 

GQ | Reported Feature

What Can Quarter Zips and Matcha Tell Us About Modern Masculinity?
The young gentlemen of TikTok are trading in their Nike Tech for business casual. Should we call it a vibe shift?

GQ | Personal Essay

My Grandfather Is The Most Powerful Dandy I Know
​Writer Julian Randall reflects on the distinct style of his mother’s father, a Vietnam War hero who wields his personal authority with dignity and flair.

FAMILY STYLE | Reported Feature

Paint It Blue
Blue is more than just a complementary color; its rich hues reflect the magnitude of the Black experience.

FAMILY STYLE | Q&A

Essential Read
Jil Sander’s career-spanning monograph is a window into the designer as a person as well as her eponymous label. The throughline? A singular aesthetic framed by a meticulous attention to detail and an optimism in design.

ESSENCE | Columns

How Black Entertainers Embraced Pucci
Jil Sander’s career-spanning monograph is a window into the designer as a person as well as her eponymous label. The throughline? A singular aesthetic framed by a meticulous attention to detail and an optimism in design.
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How Rap Icons Gave Americana A Whole New Attitude
Some of the most impactful truth-tellers of our time flipped their red, white and blue to demonstrate the subversive power of Black culture.
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How The Black Dandy Mastered Himself
The historical figure Sammy Davis Jr. is the embodiment of Black dandyism. One writer delves into the lineage still alive today and how it intersects with this year's Met Gala theme.
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Colman Domingo's Costumes In 'The Madness' Capture The Complexities Of Black Men
In the newly released series Domingo depicts the life of a man at a crossroads. His costumes reflect much the same.
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The Radical And Boundless Personal Style Of Snoop Dogg
The beloved rapper has always had an unforgettable way of dressing attributed to how his style has grown alongside hip hop as the genre has blossomed into the mainstream music market.
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What Living Abroad Is Teaching Me About Clothes
When it comes to clothes, one writer realizes now more than ever how expansive and connected fashion truly is, especially as he's been studying abroad in England.
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​Gunna's Sartorial Journey And The State Of Menswear
The Atlanta rapper has hit a new stride with his style. The ingredients: audacity and choosing what he feels moved by.
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How To Sport Your Trench Coat This Spring
There’s a reason designers and influencers are obsessed with this outerwear option. If you find yourself wanting to wear one, here’s exactly how to do it.
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Mules Are In: Here's The Black-Owned Brands Worth Buying
​This footwear design is trending currently. Here’s a guide to the best ones out there and how to style them.

ESSENCE | Reported Features

How Missy Elliott Normalized Maximalist Hip Hop Style
The iconic artist revealed what was possible when one thinks outside the box, all while thwarting expectations of how Black women should dress.​
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How President Trump's Massive Tariffs Are Impacting Black Fashion Brands
Amid economic upheaval and social regression, Black designers are currently being impacted by President Trump's recent actions.
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Jon Batiste And The Appeal Of Everyday Elegance
The cross-genre musician’s style has an upbeat refinement to it. It’s part of the history and soul tradition he makes his own.
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André 3000 Is In A Sartorial League Of His Own
The fashion choices of Atlanta’s legendary rapper André 3000 are unrestrained—and instructive.
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Adding Menswear Staples To Your 2025 Wardrobe Just Got Easier
By embracing the fluidity between menswear and womenswear you'll be able to navigate furthering your personal take on style.
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What Makes Tibi So Cool?
How an American ready-to-wear label founded in 1997 became one of fashion's most interesting brands.
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The Cultural Politics Beneath NFL Fashion And Tunnel Outfits
Professional football players are reclaiming their images. Doing so has led to pivotal moments for key figures such as Stefon Diggs, DeAndre Hopkins, and others.
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How The South Fashioned A Nation
Titans including André Leon Talley and Patrick Kelly have shaped the way Americans dress. Modern designers including Sergio Hudson are a part of the ongoing design canon.
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What Jamaican Aesthetics Bring To Fashion
Menswear just looks different on the island. What makes it so special? One writer dives into historical implications of aesthetics worn by historical figures, artists and modern entertainers.
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Step Aside Loafers, Boat Shoes Are Back In Style
America’s footwear staple is popular again. Here's the rundown on its genesis, resurgence, and the easiest way to wear them.

ESSENCE | Reviews

Vuitton Kicks Off Paris with Classic Style, New Music and a Bag for Beyoncé
From front row icons to playful prints, Pharrell’s Summer 2026 show was a masterclass in merging worlds.
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Martine Rose's SS26 Collection Is For The Sartorial Rule Breakers
Drawing inspiration from London’s market traders, the designer once again sheds light on hidden tastemakers, placing us in a freer era of expression.
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Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2025 Took A New Approach To Cool
This season, several shows in The City of Light leaned into the weird, artsy, and assertive.
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Balmain’s FW25 Collection Was A Vivacious And Edgy Return By Olivier Rousteing
This season, the house’s usual splash took form in animal prints and organic shapes.
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Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2025 Puts A Twist On The Classics
The collections presented clothes you can have fun with and not grow tired of.
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Tolu Coker’s Fall/Winter 2025 Collection Delves Into The African Diaspora
The designer’s show was a cross-continental journey through Black history—the clothes were rich in texture and meaning.
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Paris Men’s Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2025 Holds A Mirror To Identity
This season’s collections from Amiri, Wales Bonner, and Willy Chavarria offer multiple points of cultural exploration.
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ESSENCE | Q&As

The Story Behind A New Children's Book Detailing The Rise Of Designer Patrick Kelly
Professor and author Dr. Eric Darnell Pritchard shares details behind the road to penning a picture biography book on the iconic fashion designer.

Charlie Casely-Hayford On The Met's 'Superfine: Black Tailoring' Exhibition And His Affinity For Expressive Menswear
The London designer reflects on the value of aesthetic restraint and how being in the moment influences his work.

Costume Designer Antoinette Messam On Her Pioneering Career In Fashion
The skilled costume designer pulls back the curtain on her journey which has consisted of the following thrilling films: 'The Harder They Fall,' 'The Book of Clarence,' and more.

Ashley Griffin On The Joys Of Getting Dressed And Embodying Maximalist Style
Griffin who is currently based in Dallas shares personal style tips and the brands she's currently resonating with including Christopher John Rogers and Dries Van Noten.

THE BUSINESS OF FASHION | News & Reported Feature 

How Fashion Schools Are Tackling AI’s Blind Spots
Professors at fashion schools like Parsons and Central Saint Martins are training students to mitigate generative AI’s biases and other shortcomings.
 
Theory Taps Chloé Executive as New Europe CEO
Theory, the New York-based contemporary fashion brand owned by Japanese conglomerate Fast Retailing, has appointed Marco Gentile to be its new chief executive officer for the UK and Europe.


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