Meet Tumi Brooks, the powerhouse leading Black artists into the spotlight of the global fashion and beauty industry through Vibe Village. As the force behind some of the culture’s most memorable campaigns, Brooks’ vision for the future is transforming artist representation and inspiring the trailblazers of tomorrow.
Meet MetalxWire, a Jamaican fine jewelry brand founded by Symoné Currie, and go behind the scenes of their campaign creative – led by Marleisse Stephens of The Belmont Agency and starring Shannon Chen-See Nehemiah as the model.
Feed your cravings and your soul with the vibrant flavors and sunshine of the islands with all-natural juices – the perfect pick-me-up, naturally.
Whether you’re jet-setting on vacation, making a grand entrance at an event, or simply running errands at your local grocery store, this roundup of handbags will ensure that you never leave the house without a touch of allure.
The evolution of fashion in Africa has been marked by significant strides. The advancements, the challenges faced, and the hopeful solutions shaping the continent’s fashion narrative.
With her latest album, Beyonce is taking listeners from the dance floor to the country and back again. If you don’t think COWBOY CARTER is a country album, then I invite you to discover what country is.
Katell Schmitz, founder and creative mastermind of Reverielane, provides entrepreneurs with her expert knowledge in the art of offer creation through her comprehensive guide, sharing tools for turning dreams into reality.
Embark on a journey through the enchanting landscapes of Madeira’s majestic forests, Lagos’ picturesque backdrops, and Lisbon’s bustling cobblestone streets in Nomad, a wanderlust-evoking travel film by El Taylor that captures Portugal’s irresistible allure.
Embark on a journey through the enchanting landscapes of Madeira’s majestic Fanal Forest in a wanderlust-evoking travel film by El Films capturing Portugal’s irresistible allure.
Awaken your senses in Doca Do Cavacas, where the salt-scented air meets refreshingly cool volcanic rock pools sculpted by the awe-inspiring forces of Mother Nature – as seen in the captivating travel film “Nomad” by El Taylor.
Discover Ode, the family-owned and Black-owned boutique hotel on Dundas West in Toronto, Canada, a cultural hub that embodies the essence of hospitality for every traveler archetype.
Bask in the sun-kissed embrace of Jamaica’s natural beauty, with Skin!, a photo series starring artist Suzanna Missenberger and produced by multidisciplinary creatives Marleisse Stephens and Bel Downie to celebrate rejuvenated skin through skincare products crafted especially for the island.
Artist Joy Fennell explores Afro-Surrealism and the beauty of Black women in a photo series with themes of nature, water, and the boundless realm of dreams.
Industry maven Samira Amalia Ibrahim invites us into her world of public relations, luxury, fashion, entertainment, and her partnership with the legendary June Ambrose.
When you think of Jamaica, what comes to mind? Beautiful beaches, reggae music, and vibrant culture, right? Jamaica’s “living culture” is what separates it from many equally beautiful neighboring islands. Welcome to the “island girl” guide to connecting with the contemporary traditions, everyday people, and locales in Jamaica.
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In today’s evolving beauty landscape, the rise and impact of Black-owned beauty brands emphasize a fundamental transformation, shifting the influence of established luxury beauty players and reflecting an age marked by assertive and vocal consumers.
From lighting to wishlist selections to Black-owned brands – designers, tastemakers, and creative friends of The Soulhaus were invited to contribute home decor that encapsulates the essence of Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour, allowing our audience to bring even more magic home.
Harlem’s Fashion Row’s 16th Annual Fashion Show & Style Awards brought the essence of “Remix” to life, celebrating 50 years of Hip Hop and intertwining the past with a glance into the future through a floral, boombox, and concrete set as a backdrops to gender-expansive runway presentations.
HAUME founder, Antoinette Arrington, shares a personal note on the practice of self-investment and care, demonstrating how the two are deeply seeded into the lifestyle and decor brand’s mission.
Explore the creativity of designers at Paris Fashion Week, as fashion journalist Tiffany Harrison highlights her favorite moments of innovation, creativity, and mastery craftsmanship that will inspire creativity beyond the runway.
Victoria Adesanmi used AI to develop her own interpretation of an Aēsop concept store in Marrakesh, Morocco that blends the city’s essence with the iconic skincare brand’s identity.
Tracee Ellis Ross, in an intimate conversation with CRWNMAG, reveals her arsenal of self-care tools for thoughtful living and takes center stage as the luminary cover star of The Beauty Bible, a newly launched print issue available for purchase online.
New York-based interior designer and Lumens Innovators Council member Alvin Wayne curates a decadent dining space saturated with rich, nature-sourced hues and a maximalist ceiling, where the Crown Major Chandelier by Nemo takes centerstage.
Belgium-based photographer Whitley Isa collaborates with Pouchka Duval Wille, a hair and makeup artist, on a photography series centering the beauty and professionalism of Black natural hair in corporate settings.
A Mother’s Letter is a photography series by Chucha Studios that aims to bring visibility to the experiences of Black mothers to build community. This series showcases the story of Sophia Said, a young Black woman’s journey with pregnancy as she reflects on her choice to become a mother and the experiences that followed.
A photography series and film, captured O’shane Howard and Tristan Barrocks, exploring different forms of praising and worshiping Jesus Christ through dance and music.
Upstart brand, Shekudo’s NYFW debut reveals how The Folklore Connect and RAISEfashion are a powerful resource exchange, uniting two organizations intentionally focused on advancing BIPOC designers, from New York, London, Nigeria, Ghana, and around the world.
An evening of avant-garde fashion, ballet, and an original musical score by multidisciplinary creative Solange Knowles.
Ankara print, but make it modern. Aesthetically adorn your home with bold, stunning statement home decor and apparel by Meyourge – a brand that is cultivated on the principle of circular design and manufacturing.
A five-piece photomontage series, by artist Langston Amadi, paying homage to luminary Solange Knowles.
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Inside the Caribbean’s rich history of professional golf, Marleisse Stephens visits one of the oldest golf courses on the island of Jamaica, The Constant Spring Golf Club and Clubhouse Brewery.
In a lesson of love, humbleness, and forgiveness – Herrana Addisu poetically pens a powerful memoir inviting us into the ethos of her founding Chucha Studios, a creative platform and production studio connecting the art of visual storytelling with systemic change.
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Harlem’s Fashion Row gathers the diaspora during NYFW 2022 to celebrate the palpable shift in luxury fashion. This year, with world leader in luxury, LVMH, as its history-making sponsor.
In a personal essay, Marleisse Stephens compels us to reimagine the geography of home during a night out in Kingston, Jamaica with Moya Annece, co-founder of Ashya and a like-minded global resident.
Today, the launching of The Soulhaus is a celebratory release after a multi-year journey of resilience. With an inspired imagination of what could exist and faith in the power of possibilities, I can gratefully say the unseen moments that felt insurmountable during the foundational build have finally passed. While I take this moment to pause and reflect on the experiences and learnings that helped see this milestone through, I am encouraged by the newly created visibility and access.
I’d be remiss to celebrate today’s launch of The Soulhaus without also acknowledging that it happens to fall one day after Harlem Fashion Row’s 15th Anniversary Fashion Show & Style Awards — this year, with world leader in luxury, LVMH, as its history-making sponsor. In anticipation yesterday, we were all refreshing our emails for the disclosure of the venue set to gather the diaspora in celebration of luxury fashion’s palpable shift in trajectory. What we do know is that designers Clarence Ruth, Johnathan Hayden, and Tolu Coker have reimagined someplace in culture-rich Harlem, NY, to showcase their collections. The power in the possibilities are endless. As a media outlet committed to documenting the current-day Black creative renaissance, we began with covering last night’s event, curated by Brandice Daniel and her growing team.
Over one hundred years ago, Harlem, New York, birthed the Harlem Renaissance — one of the most documented and celebrated periods of multidisciplinary creativity within the Black community. The Black-owned publications during this period of time made space within print for writers and artists to explore relevant themes and have mass visibility. Many of the names synonymous with artistic excellence, such as Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen, Nella Larsen, and more, launched their careers through having visibility. Simply being seen. Imagine the resilience needed when you have been born to be creative and the world deems you invisible. This inequitable reality still exists today.
Unknowing of the journey I would eventually be inspired to embark upon in creating The Soulhaus, I always held an appreciation for access to art and culture. During a chapter in my 20s, I lived on Edgecombe Avenue, an iconic street revered as part of the historical Sugar Hill neighborhood. There was a magic that I felt as I emerged from the subway steps of the 1-4-5th stop (IYKYK) and quickly turned up Edgecombe. As I observed the architectural layers of history in the neoclassical elements on the buildings perfectly perched uphill, I often slowed as my favorite uninterrupted view revealed a decrescendo of mature trees nestled around Jackie Robinson Park. At the time, I was living with multiple roommates, each of us on our own paths to make it in our respective industries. The squeeze from the lack of square footage was worth it. Harlem granted access to the resounding historical energy of the spaces, places and faces that shaped culture.
The Soulhaus was conceptualized with the goal of helping further the access we’ve known to be integral, but also gate kept over time. My hope in building The Soulhaus is that it serves as one of many conduits of the current-day Black creative renaissance. With the world as an audience, our global collective of resident contributors will explore thought-provoking themes in the form of immersive creative works. By fostering a global literary culture, our outlet’s multidisciplinary editorial verticals of Architecture, Spaces, Art & Design, Real-estate, Home & Living, and Travel will serve as guideposts for the intersectionality within the topics we explore.
Dear Black creative, you are the reason Donald – my co-founder and husband – and I persevered to reach this day. As I reflect and wrap this note to you, a hummingbird is perched nearby my laptop long enough for me to acknowledge and identify it. Given that this is its third visit within a week, and I genuinely had never seen a hummingbird with my own eyesI turned to Google to learn of the significance. From what I gathered, hummingbird sightings symbolize the end of challenging times and the beginning of healing. You know what? I will take that for us. I will take that as a powerful whisper saying that the resilience in each of our respective journeys will be met with a breakthrough. I hope that the launch of The Soulhaus can be part of that breakthrough.
Please join me in seeing and celebrating the Black creatives of The Soulhaus’ first-ever published* works.
