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BET Awards Celebrate Black Designers and Stir Calls for Fashion Industry Change

Christine A. Oritz

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There wasn’t an actual red carpet, but Sunday’s virtual BET Awards was an impressive showcase of Black style nonetheless, starting with host Amanda Seales, representing all Black-designed clothing, jewelry, hair-care and makeup brands, including a custom gown by Los Angeles-based rising fashion star Claude Kameni.

“We wanted to tell a story of Black creativity, pay homage to iconic moments of Black style, and amplify the work of these Black fashion innovators,” said Seales.

“The BETs are our Oscars, our Grammys, our everything, where we are able to show ourselves and have fun and show off,” said her stylist Bryon Javar of the 13 looks, using pieces from Pyer Moss, Romeo Hunte, Sergio Hudson, Sister Love, Brother Vellies, Grayscale, Bishme Cromartie, Dapper Dan-Gucci and more, and paying homage to iconic moments in Black style history, from Hilary Banks’ Nineties power wardrobe in

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Save up to 40% on top fashion brands

Christine A. Oritz

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Nordstrom's Contemporary Sale is on now until June 28. Image via Nordstrom.
Nordstrom’s Contemporary Sale is on now until June 28. Image via Nordstrom.

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The arrival of summer usually comes with the start of many backyard barbecues and family get-togethers, and although this year things may look a little different, you can still enjoy everything the season has to offer. 

Summer is also a great time to shop, since most retailers begin their end of season sales in an effort to clear out spring and summer merchandise. If you’ve been on the hunt for some stylish wardrobe updates, you can find major savings at some of the biggest

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15 cult-favorite fashion pieces to shop from Amazon’s Big Style Sale

Christine A. Oritz
15 cult-favorite things from Amazon's fashion sale
15 cult-favorite things from Amazon’s fashion sale

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Amazon is having its first-ever fashion sale this week—and while it’s very exciting, it can also be very overwhelming. With thousands (and thousands) of items and brands on sale, including men’s and women’s clothing, accessories, shoes, and more, there’s a lot to browse through.

To help you make the most of the massive sale, our experts here at Reviewed have scoured the seemingly endless pages of products and found the 35 best deals to shop right now. Of those deals, we’ve also narrowed it down to the top 15 cult-favorite items worth buying, including Tory Burch sandals, the trendy Veja sneakers, and classic Levi’s jeans. All of these pieces are wildly popular and have hundreds (or even thousands) of glowing reviews. I.e. if

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The COVID effect on work fashion in Charlotte

Christine A. Oritz

High heels? No thanks. Pants with zippers? So 2019. In the age of quarantine and remote working, comfort is king in the Queen City.

Like nearly everything in life, Charlotte fashion has been turned on its head during the COVID-19 pandemic. With Zoom calls replacing meetings, couches replacing conference rooms and Netflix replacing nights out, business and formal attire are becoming as passe as handshakes. Instead we are seeing the rise of what the Wall Street Journal dubbed the “business mullet” — formal up top, party down below.

“I’d live in my joggers if I could, and the best part is that I can wear a professional blouse up top during my Zoom calls with clients and no one is the wiser,” said Charlotte business coach, strategist, author and podcaster Jenny Melrose. “Plus I’m able to hop up and be comfortable running an errand or playing with the kids. Comfort

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