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1966 Mag Podcast Discussing Black Hair, Black Beauty and More!

1966 Mag Podcast Discussing Black Hair, Black Beauty and More

We are so excited to be launching a new feature that will highlight and dive into every subject ranging from fashion to travel and even being a boss lady otherwise known as a fabulous business owner! The 1966 Mag Podcast aka the Carly and Ari Show is hosted by 1966 Magazine Editor, Arianne Suggs and our wonderful Style Ambassador, Carlifonia Swela Aphane.

Carly and I may come from different parts of the globe but the fact remains that we both deal with the same issues yet share the same interests. There are so many topics that are of concern to black women that our aim is to address them in an open and fun manner that will be insightful and empowering. Women of color should feel naturally gorgeous everyday and we want to help one and all celebrate their stunning features!

Episode number one is already out and ready for listening ears. Carly and I talk about our tips in regards to hair and what stylish ladies are fearless when it comes to hairstyles. Each program is just 10 minutes so be sure to check back every week for a new podcast filled with our best black beauty tips and tricks.

What I’m loving most about all of these platforms including podcasts is that now information is right there at anyone’s fingertips. Its not like us gals in the past didn’t want to know how to rock our natural locks, its just the information wasn’t there. In more recent times thanks to podcasts, Youtube and other social media platforms women everywhere can learn how to look and feel their best in seconds! We hope that you will enjoy listening to the 1966 Mag Carly and Ari Podcast and let us all keep sharing because as they say, “Knowledge is power.”

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Fashion

Karrueche Tran Stuns In Solace London at Autism Speaks Gala

Karrueche Tran Stuns In Solace London at Autism Speaks Gala

Karreuche Tran set the red, excuse us blue carpet on fire last night at the Autism Speaks Gala. The Autism Speaks organization spreads awareness and sponsors research as well as activities aimed at the public, families as well as the government. Autism Speaks has had the privilege of raising millions towards autism research.

Last night, Karreuche was in attendance to show her support along with celebs such as Al Roker and Tran’s bestie Chantal Jeffries. Tran wore a black gown by Solace London to Autism Speaks which was held in Santa Monica, California.

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Solace London who has also been worn by Bond Girl Naomie Harris is known for their curve-hugging evening gowns and Karreuche’s Revelation Maxi Dress with strappy low back fit the bill. The dress retails for $163 and unfortunately is completely sold out… go figure (no pun intended). Nevertheless, there are a slew of cheaper options available right now that will still allow you to look as sassy as Tran. Our pick is the ASOS Petite High Neck Strappy Back Maxi Dress that is only $40!

Hair Notes: If you are wearing a sexy little number like Karreuche keep hair simple with messy bed-head hair. You’ll look very chic with a care-free vibe as well as attitude.

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And now for our Editor’s Pick of how to get this look!

SOS Petite High Neck Strappy Back Maxi Dress

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Fashion

Ciara Serves Up Head-to-Toe Glam With Markus & Koala

Ciara Serves Up Head-to-Toe Glam With Markus & Koala

When you are the face behind Robert Cavalli fall adverts then you must be able to pose like rent is due, correct? Ciara is a one woman powerhouse who can sing, dance and model her butt off. Ciara appears in the most recent edition of Vogue Italia showcasing creations by major designer brands.

What exactly does Ciara wear in her shoot lensed by Markus & Koala? CiCi brings the heat in a bold, printed bodysuit by Dquared2 as well as Tom Ford skirt and top by Cushnie et Ochs. In still another display of great fashion Ciara models a stunning corset by Givenchy along with skirt and boots.

Ciara looked completely drop dead gorgeous with the help of an amazing team comprising of hair, makeup and styling. Yolanda Frederick handled makeup duties, while Cesar Ramirez was on locks control and the wonderful Agnieszka Scibior made sure Ciara’s style was kept on point.

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Fashion

8 Times Janelle Monae Slayed Monochromatic Fashions

8 Times Janelle Monae Slayed Monochromatic Fashions

As the famous saying goes, “If it is not broke, why fix it?” Many times when it comes to fashion choices we may find ourselves wondering the same thing. If something is working and making us look like we belong in a magazine cover story then maybe we should just stick to it.

We have noted many celebrities who seem to apply that very thinking to themselves. Case in point, the uber talented and gorgeous Jonelle Monae who can rock monochromatic (black and white) styles like no one’s business. Of course, Monae falls into that category of women that could take paper bags, sow them together into an ensemble and make it look like the hottest trend ever. Then again, that is probably why she is star, right?

Whether she has been performing on stage, attending a show during fashion week or hitting other red carpet events Monae is straight up every stylist’s dream. She has a physique that can basically pull off anything and has the edge to take risks. See what we mean by checking out just 8 of her chic monochromatic outfits.

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Hair

Bantu Knots- 8 Black Celebrities That Prove This Style Is Bomb

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This year hair trends dipped back all the way into the decade that was the nineties. Bantu Knots reemerged as a stylish and high fashion hairstyle that was even spotted coming down a Marc Jacobs catwalk. Nevertheless, time seems to be the killer of most hair fads that find their way into the spotlight. For example, what happened to twisties that were worn at the crown or mini ponytails with most hair hanging down straight (google Aaliyah.)

Since cool hair seems to come and go it is quite the feat when one hairstyle seems to stand the test of time. When it comes to Bantu Knots numerous celebrities have worn this modern hairstyle and we would like to briefly pay homage. Here are 8 black celebrities who all prove why Bantu Knots are still the bomb.

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Lauryn Hill

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Rihanna

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Mel B. aka formerly Scary Spice

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Halle Berry

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Jada Pinkett Smith

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Janet Jackson

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FKA Twigs

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The late Lisa “Left-Eye” Lopes

Bonus: When Solange Knowles took over as the Art Director for sneaker brand Puma this was the ad campaign designed for the Wild Wonder Puma Collection. Notice anything?

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Fashion

TV One Triumph Awards Fashion Color Trend: Jet Black

TV One Triumph Awards Fashion Color Trend Jet Black9

Black Hollywood as well as other influential black entertainers came out to support the 2015 Triumph Awards which were hosted by funny lady, Tichina Arnold. The star-studded show aired just last night (October 3rd) with appearances by Tyrese Gibson, T.I., Soledad O’Brien, John Legend, and Wanda Sykes. The Triumph Awards were created in order to recognize the positive effect and impact individuals of color are having on the community. Among this year’s honorees were: Chief Diversity Officer and Global Director of Education and External Relations for Intel Rosalind Hudnell, Wanda Sykes, Tyrese Gibson, John Legend as well as civil rights leader Reverend Dr. Joseph Echols Lowery.

There were many reasons to feel proud last night after taking in such an empowering show. As the saying goes, ‘Teamwork makes the dream work,’ so working unitedly towards a positive end will accomplish the most good. Speaking of good, what other wonderful sights were able to be seen?

We could not help but take note of all the glam that went down including one trend in particular. It seemed that as if everyone got the same memo before the show…that black was the color to wear! Enjoy the red carpet fashion highlights and congratulations to all of this year’s impactful honorees.

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Chante Moore

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Danielle Nicolette

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Jazmine Sullivan

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Estelle

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Rosalind Hudnell

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Megan Holder

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Necole Beharie

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Fashion

Madam Ambassador Upholds African Fashions From Liberia

Kimma Wreh celebrates her Liberian heratage by waving the country flag durning fashion week press gathering.

Kimma Wreh celebrates her Liberian heratage by waving the country flag during fashion week

Throughout the developed world African nationals are racing to build sustainable marketplaces for independent designers of Afro-centric inspired fashions. Numerous African inspired Fashion Week events have emerged throughout three major continents.

North America, Western Europe and West Africa. Setting the pulse for this movement is the World Fashion Organization’s agenda to develop wealth creation and eventually free African societies from a dependency on world aid.

The ambitions of WFO is to foster fashion as a vocation; and further the development of ‘World Fashion’ by helping developing nations improve intercontinental trade. Overall, WFO aims to create a global market place for emerging fashion brands under the theme “We Fashion All“. According to the WFO apparel is the chosen market for economic development in Africa because of the high degree of influence African aesthetics has had in the western markets.

Rather than receiving financial aid from the international community, African nations need help developing commercially viable creative industries. The fashion industry has multiplying chains of vocation, which can create wealth. For example, the clothing industry creates jobs for Apparel Designers, Accessory Designers, Tailors, Weavers, Textile Designers, Hairstyles Designers, Pattern Makers, Wardrobe Stylists, Models, Fashion Photographers and Writers.

Senior official - Office of the Vice President of the Republic of Liberia - and Ambassador Kimma Wreh at the US Liberia Trade & Investment Forum in New York.
Senior official – Office of the Vice President of the Republic of Liberia – and Ambassador Kimma Wreh at the US Liberia Trade & Investment Forum in New York.

The plan for staging an international trading platform is to span events across three continents. The intention is to establish annual events in Paris, Montreal and Nigeria to form the largest African market place for Made In Africa garments, textiles and lifestyle products.

Each participating country in Canada, Paris and Nigeria events will be given an exhibition pavilion where they can promote not only their apparel and accessories products, but also culture and tourism potentials. Each participating country will be represented by a nominated Apparel Designer to introduce their country’s tourism, trade and apparel manufacturing resources.

The African Fashion Reception event is in association with the World Fashion Organization. Mr. Lexy Mojo-Eyes is a member on the Board of Governors at WFO and he heads the annual Africa Fashion Reception event in collaboration with the African Union Summit; and the Nigerian Embassy in France. We wanted to take advantage of some of WFO’s platforms for producing fashion events.

Africa needs to build its own platform. We Africans have never been able to get into the mainstream of the global fashion networks and events. If Africa’s governing leaders decide to create a level play ground for Africa’s apparel manufacturers through heavy investments in the apparel sector like China did, the garment and textile industry can help Africa to eradicate poverty; if only our leaders realize the potentials in the fashion sector.

Since we all wear clothes, this shows the economic viability of the garment industry.

After the 2nd World War, the apparel sector brought Europe back to wealth creation through industrialization. The apparel market is doing the same for Asian countries. Fashion is the highest creator of jobs around the world.

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The Africa Fashion Reception is a Pan African initiative that will bring together fashion designers, dignitaries and media from over thirty African countries in a celebration of the proud theme “Africa is the new inspiration of global fashion.”

There are currently thirty African nations being represented by a Designer.

Unfortunately, logistical obstacles such as language barriers, political conflicts and under developed infrastructure are cause for hindrance to some of the 54 African nations participation. Preparations are being made for designers to present in Paris this November 22nd.

After the 2015 Paris event, the next African Reception event will be hosted in January 2016, at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Africa Fashion Reception event is aimed at attracting global attention to Africa’s garment and textile industries.

With the AFR event positioned during the African Union Summit the coordinators will work to engage the governing leaders to help improve intercontinental trading conditions for better collaboration amongst fashion practitioners throughout the African continent. The ultimate goal is to promote self-reliance as the initiative for economic stability for citizens of Africa.

MacDella Cooper of the MacDella Cooper Foundation with Ambassador Wreh.
MacDella Cooper of the MacDella Cooper Foundation with Ambassador Wreh.

Designer Kimma Wreh of TeKay Designs is an award wining couturiere who has recently been recognized by the Vice President of Liberia, the Honorable Joseph Boakai as Liberia’s Fashion Ambassador to represent the nation of Liberia on November 22nd. As Liberia’s official Fashion Ambassador, Kimma will promote the nations design talent and manufacturing capabilities during the African Fashion Reception event in Paris.

Kimma is an African National who resides in the United States, and creates ethnic inspired gowns and jewelry for special occasions. Tekay Designs has a distinguished couture collection that is currently produced in the West-African country of Ghana with a manufacturing expansion to Liberia.

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“I am very proud to share my success in fashion with the people of Liberia,” explains Kimma Wreh. I’ve donated clothing to needy women and children of Liberia because I want to help the people. I am honored to be nominated and represent my home country of Liberia during this prestigious event. My dream of being a fashion designer extends beyond myself.”

I wish to expand the production of my product line in Monrovia, Liberia. Apparel production can offer viable opportunities for employment and a better way of life for the people of Liberia, as well as many of the other developing nations that are represented at the African Fashion Reception event.

I fled Liberia during the civil war in the 1980’s. Since then I’ve earned a bachelor’s degree from Howard University, and a masters in business administration from LeTourneau University in Houston, Texas. My venture in fashion has been long and not without struggles. However, I’ve begun to see my hard work pay off.

The opportunity to introduce Liberia’s industrial capabilities to the western markets is another proud moment of success for me. And I want to collaborate with other fashion designers who wish to expand apparel production in Liberia as well.

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Partnering with the Liberia National Tailors, Textiles, Garment and Allied Workers Union (LNTTGAWU). Ambassador Wreh will lead a delegation of over fifteen Liberian professional tailors to participate in the Africa Fashion Reception event. The group will present a portfolio of sample merchandise produced at the Liberian Tailors Union’s production and training facilities.

The presentation will include a live demonstration by a textile weaver producing Liberia’s official country cloth on the premises. Working on behalf of the Liberian government, the garment workers produce official uniforms for Hospitals, Police, Military, Immigration officials, school uniforms for students, as well as request for custom made garments.

The union offers Liberian citizens fundamental training courses in tailoring, weaving, creating Tie and Dye cloths, home fashions for interior decoration, business and finance management courses. The union provides advanced courses for professional tailoring, such as pattern making, advanced garment design and construction.  Advanced business management and strategic financial planning is also a part of the curriculum.

As the established western apparel markets continue to look to African culture for style trends and creative inspiration. The tailors union sees opportunity for small enterprises in Liberia who are professionally savvy about the business of fashion.

The future holds potential benefits with preparing Liberian professionals for the attention and buzz about the African fashion industry. According to the tailors union, Liberia’s educated workforce is invaluable for Liberia’s participation in a market place that promotes the African culture; it’s history and traditions.

Designers

Jennifer Hudson attends the 2015 New York City Ballet Fall Gala

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 30:  Singer/actress Jennifer Hudson is seen outside "Lincoln Center" on September 30, 2015 in New York City.  (Photo by Raymond Hall/GC Images)
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Forget Cinderella, Jennifer Hudson didn’t even need a glass slipper to be considered the Belle of the Ball! Hudson was in attendance this week for the New York City Ballet Fall Gala and arrived in style with her date, designer Prabal Gurung. Now it just wouldn’t be fitting for a lady to attend such an event with an esteemed high fashion designer and not were one of his creations, correct? Well, not to worry Hudson was a stunning date and muse for the night.

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Jennifer wore a gorgeous satin faced chiffon Atelier Prabal Gurung gown with hand embroidered crystals. If were Hudson and the clock struck twelve we would have had to take our chances with our car turning into a pumpkin because we would not have wanted the night to end and have to give back this dress! Is it not easy to see we have gorged ourselves on Disney films for many years (LOL)? We digress, but Jennifer Hudson did look like an absolute dream.

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Prabal Gurung must of felt the same way because he had nothing but glowing remarks in regards to his pretty little date. On the gram Gurung posted a picture of him and Hudson with the caption,

“Her beauty radiates from within, you can’t help but stare and admire.”

Altogether everyone, “AWWWW!” The gala that Jennifer Hudson and Prabal Gurung attended was held at the David H. Koch theater at Lincoln Center in New York City. The decor was just as lush and classy as Hudson’s ensemble (see below). What a great night of beauty as well as fashion and we are still loving that short hair on Jennifer!

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Fashion

Tinashe Stars Alongside Cody Simpson In Ralph Lauren Denim & Supply Fall 2015 Campaign

Tinashe Stars Alongside Cody Simpson In Ralph Lauren Denim & Supply Fall 2015 Campaign

Tinashe has Dropped That Kitty, gave Janet Jackson a tribute and made sure that All Hands Deck. Now, the rising singing and dancing sensation is moving into the realm of fashion. Tinashe stars in the Ralph Lauren Denim & Supply Fall/Winter 2015 Ad Campaign with fellow crooner Cody Simpson.

To promote the new collection Tinashe and Cody Simpson do what they do best… sing! In a music video just over two minutes the duo belts out a smooth rendition of “Express Yourself.” Meanwhile, shots of cool denim looks from the entire cast slide across the screen. See the Tinashe and Cody Simpson Ralph Lauren Denim & Supply collaboration below:

 

The “Express Yourself” cover collaboration video was shot at Electric Lady Studios. More BTS aka Behind the Scenes footage and photos of the shoot as well as the RL denim collection can be seen on Instagram @DenimandSupplyRL

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Fashion

Cora Emmanuel “Falls” Into a Wonderland

Cora Emmanuel Falls Into a Wonderland

Model Cora Emmanuel’s newest editorial is a black and white masterpiece. Emmanuel wears fall fashions by Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Givenchy and Christian Louboutin. The high fashion editorial is apart of Wonderland mag’s September/October 2015 issue.

The stylish shoot was lensed by photographer Christian Oita. Oita’s LONG list credits include shooting hottie supermodel Rob Evans as well as celebrities Emma Watson and Cillian Murphy just to name a few.

Check out the stunning editorial and don’t forget to save your fashionable thoughts with us. Drop a comment like it’s hot or hit us up on our Facebook, Tumblr, Instagram or tweet us @1966magazine.

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