Amplifying Black Voices

From gold miners of the late 1800s to cowboys of the 1930s, denim has long been the fabric of choice for the rugged and mysterious. Just think of James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause. Be they skinny, acid wash, or boot cut — blue jeans are thought of…

After a very exciting week in the beauty community, one of the industry's latest and greatest mysteries has finally been revealed: what Fenty Skin's products are, exactly. The inaugural drop from Rihanna's soon-to-arrive skincare line was officially…

The Zoe Report's Best Dresser is a series that profiles top stylists, diving into everything from how they got their starts in the industry to their proudest fashion moments to date. For this installment, meet Solange Franklin. "I'm actually pretty…

Full transparency: I had a hard time piecing together the words to explain my experiences with racism in the fashion industry. Not because I couldn't articulate them, but because I didn't want to fully admit that for a split moment in time, I had…

If it's been a while since you've reached your hand into your gloss collection or swiped a fresh shade of lipstick, you're not alone. Not every video meeting calls for Ruby Woo and your signature nude lip isn't necessarily needed when you're just…

While the options are already limitless, we all look forward to when a protective style trend emerges. We've fallen in love with passion twists, mastered at-home knotless braids, and now, we're fawning over goddess locs. The style is a fresh take on…

Seeing the multitude of agencies, celebrities, and brands across the fashion and entertainment industries jump at taking a stance against racism has left me feeling conflicted. Part of me appreciates the genuine efforts of those attempting to…

While many know them for their magnetic social media presence and eponymous eyewear company, the cumulative accomplishments of designing duo Corianna and Brianna Dotson, or "Coco and Breezy," actually span several industries. Yes, at 30, the…

"Minimalist, luxe, and versatile" — those are the three words that fashion editor-turned-designer Brittany Kozerski uses to characterize her latest release: JADE Swim's summer collection. Jun. 22 was the official kickoff date, welcoming a string of…

It's no secret that the beauty industry has — and continues to — systemically repress and fail Black people. It's in the statistics, the stories, and, most recently, well documented by the #PullUpOrShutUp campaign on Instagram. Created by UOMA…