Let’s be clear: Black women have always set the standard in the fashion and beauty industries. From the regal gold adornments of our African ancestors to the street style of the B-Girls of Brooklyn ...

The world is slowly waking up to the beauty of body diversity, though some countries have been ahead of this curve for ...

Despite challenges from the industry, Black designers and influencers are at the forefront of building a more diverse and inclusive future of fashion.

Let me tell you something that might shock you - wearing all black won't magically shrink your body. The myth that plus-size women should only wear dark colors is one of the most limiting pieces of ...

In Nigeria, plus-size women are often celebrated as symbols of prosperity and fertility. A fuller figure is associated with good health and high social standing, making it an admired trait across many ...

Being plus-size comes with some beauty challenges that few people want to talk about. These challenges include excessive sweating, skin tags, stretch marks and chafing, just to name a few. It’s almost ...

African Beauty entrepreneur Nyakio Grieco helps us understand how well we already know ‘A-beauty’ and the origins of some of our most used ingredients. For centuries, many have seen ingredients such ...

When we think about actresses who’ve completely transformed the entertainment landscape for plus-size women, Melissa McCarthy stands at the front of the line. Raised on her family’s corn and soybean ...

This is the fourth in our Global Beauty Hotspots series, unpacking the regional beauty market around the world, including Latin America, Australia, Scandinavia, Africa and East Asia. This article is ...

For centuries, many have seen ingredients such as shea, baobab, and marula infused in staple beauty products. But until recently, there has been very little recognition of those ingredients’ rich ...