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Christopher John Rogers -

Christopher John Rogers' bold designs won him the CFDA’s (Council of Fashion Designers of America) Fashion Fund Award in 2019. He's loved by celebs including Lizzo, Lil Nas X, and Michelle Obama.

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He blew the roof off New York Fashion Week 2019 with dresses like this one!

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Anifa Mvuemba of Hanifa -

Anifa Mvuemba is an incredible young Congolese designer who took part in Teen Vogue's 'Generation Next' project.

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She prides herself on designing for Black women and "women without limits." Her clothes are made in sizes (US) 0-20.

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Victor Glemaud -

Victor Glemaud's designs focus on knitwear and modernizing classic silhouettes. His clothes bring joy to the wearer and those around them.

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Pictured here is the incomparable Dominique Jackson, star of the hit show 'Pose,' in her Victor Glemaud gown at the Met Gala in 2019.

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Amaka Osakwe of Maki Oh -

Amaka Osakwe is a Nigerian-born designer with many famous fans, including Issa Rae, Michelle Obama, and Lupita Nyong’o.

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Her pieces are emotional, blending traditional African fabrics with European silhouettes. She believes that clothing is a form of communication.

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Telfar Clemens -

Telfar Clemens' unisex fashion brand Telfar was launched long before the bigger fashion houses started jumping on the gender-fluid bandwagon.

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Telfar Clemens has always spoken for the marginalized through his fashion.

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LaQuan Smith -

LaQuan Smith's designs have been spotted on celebs like Kendall Jenner and Beyoncé, from Instagram to the red carpet.

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LaQuan Smith -

He celebrates women's bodies of all sizes and wants to give his customers confidence and attitude. He collaborated with ASOS to make a more affordable version of his designs available to a wider audience.

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Carly Cushnie -

Carly Cushnie launched her brand Cushnie in 2008 and says she aims to serve the needs of the modern woman. Her designs focus on perfectly fitting the female form.

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She has dressed Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, and Jessica Biel, to name but a few.

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Kyemah McEntyre -

Kyemah McEntyre went viral in 2015 with her dashiki print high school prom dress. Her design was such a hit that she went on to display her work at New York Fashion Week.

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Her work challenges racial stereotypes and champions the natural beauty of Black women.

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Romeo Hunte -

Romeo Hunte is a master of street style and is particularly known for his outerwear.

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His designs have been seen on Zendaya and Beyoncé.

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Kerby Jean-Raymond of Pyer Moss -

Kerby Jean-Raymond is the American-Haitian founder and designer of the brand Pyer Moss. His clothes tell a story and his runways have become a key fixture at fashion week every year.

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Kerby Jean-Raymond of Pyer Moss -

The theme of his 2019 collection was the erasure of Black narratives in popular culture. He paid homage to Sister Rosetta Tharpe, a singer from the 1930s who is thought to be the godmother of rock and roll, although her story has been terribly neglected in music history.

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Aurora James of Brother Vellies -

Canadian designer Aurora James is dominating the footwear industry with her trendsetting designs. Her furry strappy sandals have been the go-to for stylists and fashion editors everywhere.

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Aurora James of Brother Vellies -

She founded her brand Brother Vellies after a seminal trip to Morocco, which started her quest to preserve African shoe-making techniques and provide jobs to local artisans.

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Dumebi Iyamah of Andrea Iyamah -

Nigerian designer Dumebi Iyamah's work is inspired by the patterns and colors of her home country.

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She uses soft feminine fabrics in vibrant colors, designed to complement a darker skin tone.

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Dapper Dan -

Dapper Dan is an iconic character in the world of hip-hop fashion. In the 80's, he tailored original designs for rappers, but was shut down for using designer brand logos without their permission.

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Dapper Dan -

In 2018, a collaboration with Gucci revived his brand. He now has a Gucci atelier in his home neighborhood of Harlem, New York City.

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Fe Noel -

Grenadian designer Fe Noel is famous for her stunning resort wear collections.

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Fe Noel -

The feminine fabrics and strong colors combine her cultural roots with a modern elegance.

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Kenneth Ize -

Austrian-Nigerian designer Kenneth Ize gained recognition when he became a Louis Vuitton prize finalist.

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Kenneth Ize -

He brings his roots to the runway by working with artisans from Nigeria, using centuries-old weaving techniques in his clothes.

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