When I started my career, like any other Black gay male, I started in fashion. It was by chance that a fashion friend suggested that I take my chances in the beauty industry — to which I'm so grateful that I took their advice. After almost a decade of working in beauty, I can confidently say that although men in beauty have higher visibility due to the boom on social media, the industry itself is still unsafe for men — especially Black and Brown men.I first started working in corporate beaut...

Designers have attempted to make '80s fashion happen on countless occasions to no avail, or at least not to the level of success that both the '90s and the early aughts have experienced in recent years. It wasn't until last October—when Anthony Vaccarello's spring/summer 2023 runway collection for Saint Laurent debuted—that the possibility of a revival with significant bearing began to gain traction. His fall collection gave the final push. Strong shoulders, power suiting, and avia...

Basics are the true workhorses of a wardrobe because of their highly versatile nature. Unlike super-trendy items, basics can be mixed and matched with many different pieces to create stylish outfits. While there are classic basics like white tees and straight-leg jeans that are no-fail and will always be considered "essential," the coolest fashion people will also be reaching for other elevated basics this spring. These silhouettes have that versatility aspect and also feel quite forward and m...

Let me say this: I could write multiple essays expressing my love and adoration for Sakara Life. I'm a huge fan of the brand's beautifully concocted snacks and supplements, and whenever my body (and mind) is feeling a bit meh, I turn to its ultra-famous plant-based, organic meal delivery system for a reset.If you're unfamiliar with Sakara, the brand's organic meal options (they offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner) are based on a whole-food, plant-rich approach to eating that A) removes the gues...