Beyonce adorned the public on October 25, 2020, in her very few Instagram post, teases of her new collection, IVY PARK x ADIDAS. The collection reminisced her signature silhouettes dripped in misty mints and peachy reds. Her feed dedicated four rows to display each color wave and garments. A beautiful, meticulous organization of aesthetic, right? Of course, but […] The post The Game of Endorsements: From Beyonce’s Ivy Park to Loud Brand Studios appeared first on Nu Origins Magazine ..read more

On the surface of what gets the most social media engagements, Afrocentric clothing has recently, within the last couple of decades, broken through American culture with bold colors and geometric silhouettes. The illusion of its recent addition, however, couldn’t be further from the truth. The poignant color that defines afro-centric clothing has inspired Americans for […] The post The rise of ‘Afro chic’ appeared first on Nu Origins Magazine ..read more

An industry that capitalizes off of Black culture has failed the Black community. The fashion world is known for not welcoming ethnic creatives through its doors or giving them opportunities to grow. I think I can speak on behalf of the Black community that we are ‘MF TIRED’ of being the token hire, undervalued and […] The post Fashion & Entertainment Industries vs. Black Creatives by Teresa Timmons appeared first on Nu Origins Magazine ..read more

The revolution of buying small fashion has exploded onto the scene with young entrepreneurs showcasing their talents and skills. From various art print hoodies, repurposing vintage to handmade designs, redistributing the wealth among community creatives has begun to replace the popularity of fast fashion: big corporation enterprises that conjure up new collections every week. The […] The post Watchful Five: Black Fashion brands to look out for in 2021 appeared first on Nu Origins Magazine ..read more

“The Symbolism and Significance of Referring to Hair as the ‘Crown” Symbol of Royalty and Authority: Throughout history, rulers, monarchs, and other figures of authority often wore ornate and elaborate headdresses or crowns on their heads. These accessories were designed to signify their power and leadership. By extension, hair, which naturally crowns the head, is […] The post “Crowning Glory: The Impact of the Crown Act on Hair Discrimination” appeared first on Nu Origins Magazine ..read more

After over two decades of designing graphic artwork for various clients such as the Yellow Pages and local authorities such as Sandwell Council and Birmingham City Council, Andrew Lindo decided to utilise his impressive skill set to establish a series of Black History Activity Books which were published in late 2017, followed by an official […] The post An event for the whole family: Black History Activity Books Launch and Expo 3.0 appeared first on Nu Origins Magazine ..read more

The Watchful five is back, better than ever. It’s a brand-new year and the trends are ever-evolving from y2k to knit to garage core. And what better way to spend the new year than dep diving for new unsung designers that deserve recognition? So, let’s get into it.    Nelly Co  First on my dive […] The post Watchful Five Vol.6 appeared first on Nu Origins Magazine ..read more

LAKIKA WORLDWIDE Let’s start with the home page of the website because that’s where the magic starts for this brand. Textiles and garments handmade in Mali, the homepage reveals a richly colored Black man – his eyes following you through your first scroll. Heading down the page, black skin is embossed in dark blue pants […] The post Watchful Five Vol 4 appeared first on Nu Origins Magazine ..read more