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Kayleigh Benoit

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Lecturer 👩🏽‍🏫 London College of Fashion
Fashion Historian @fashionculturehistory
Founder @bindlondon
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BLACK WOMEN DESIGNERS AND STYLISTS IN HIP HOP

Welcome to 017 of ‘Fashion Culture History’ where each week I share the different ways black culture has impacted style, power and identity.

A deeper dive is explored in my Substack essay (of the same name) with all references cited.

Disclaimer: these videos are approx 3 mins in length so take them as a ‘whistle stop’ introduction to themes which are very detailed and could easily be an hour each in their own right. These themes form the base of my own personal deeper research, the focus is style in its historic context, with cultural influence.

Let me know if you learned anything new in the comments.

#hiphopstyle #hiphopfashion
#fashionhistory #blackfashion #blackculture

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HOW BLACK WOMEN IN HIP HOP REWROTE THE RULES OF DRESS

Welcome to 016 of ‘Fashion Culture History’ where each week I share the different ways black culture has impacted style, power and identity.

A deeper dive is explored in my Substack essay (of the same name) with all references cited.

Disclaimer: these videos are approx 3 mins in length so take them as a ‘whistle stop’ introduction to themes which are very detailed and could easily be an hour each in their own right. These themes form the base of my own personal deeper research, the focus is style in its historic context, with cultural influence.

Let me know if you learned anything new in the comments.

#hiphopstyle #hiphopfashion
#fashionhistory #blackfashion #blackculture

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WINIFRED ATWELL

Welcome to the NEW MINI SPOTLIGHT EPISODES of ‘Fashion Culture History’ where each week I share the different ways black culture has impacted style, power and identity.

A deeper dive is explored in my Substack essay (of the same name) with all references cited.

Disclaimer: these videos are approx 3 mins in length so take them as a ‘whistle stop’ introduction to themes which are very detailed and could easily be an hour each in their own right. These themes form the base of my own personal deeper research, the focus is style in its historic context, with cultural influence.

Let me know if you learned anything new in the comments.

#BlackHistory #blackhistorymonth
#fashionhistory #blackfashion #blackculture

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THE BLACK BRITISH BEAUTY SALON. PART 2/2

Welcome to 015 of ‘Fashion Culture History’ where each week I share the different ways black culture has impacted style, power and identity.

A deeper dive is explored in my Substack essay (of the same name) with all references cited.

Disclaimer: these videos are approx 3 mins in length so take them as a ‘whistle stop’ introduction to themes which are very detailed and could easily be an hour each in their own right. These themes form the base of my own personal deeper research, the focus is style in its historic context, with cultural influence.

Let me know if you learned anything new in the comments.

#blackbeauty
#fashionhistory #blackfashion #blackculture

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We’re all spirits. Certain people, places, conversations & experiences remind you that you’re not ordinary.

There’s another dimension the human eyes can’t see. But the soul identifies it when you’re around certain selected gangstas.

Stay close to your crew.

Spaces you’re celebrated and not just tolerated.

Fully styled by @beardician as usual.

#colours #ibadanboy

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THE BLACK BRITISH BEAUTY SALON: PART 1/2

Welcome to 014 of ‘Fashion Culture History’ where each week I share the different ways black culture has impacted style, power and identity.

A deeper dive is explored in my Substack essay (of the same name) with all references cited.

Disclaimer: these videos are approx 3 mins in length so take them as a ‘whistle stop’ introduction to themes which are very detailed and could easily be an hour each in their own right. These themes form the base of my own personal deeper research, the focus is style in its historic context, with cultural influence.

Let me know if you learned anything new in the comments.

#blackbeauty
#fashionhistory #blackfashion #blackculture

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ALTHEA MCNISH

Welcome to the NEW MINI SPOTLIGHT EPISODES of ‘Fashion Culture History’ where each week I share the different ways black culture has impacted style, power and identity.

A deeper dive is explored in my Substack essay (of the same name) with all references cited.

Disclaimer: these videos are approx 3 mins in length so take them as a ‘whistle stop’ introduction to themes which are very detailed and could easily be an hour each in their own right. These themes form the base of my own personal deeper research, the focus is style in its historic context, with cultural influence.

Let me know if you learned anything new in the comments.

#BlackHistory #blackhistorymonth
#fashionhistory #blackfashion #blackculture

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Introducing the Graduate Fashion Foundation 2026/27 Mentorship Programme!

We are excited to announce the incredible lineup of industry professionals joining us as mentors for the 2026/27 programme, supporting the award winners of Graduate Fashion Week 2026 as they take their next steps into the fashion industry.

Bringing together expertise across design, textiles, styling, photography, marketing, business and creative leadership, our mentors will share invaluable industry knowledge and help our emerging talent navigate the opportunities and challenges of building a successful career in fashion.

We are delighted to welcome this year’s mentors:

Arooj Aftab - Cultural Commentator
Ben Lee - Head of Design, Womenswear, Menswear, Kids & Baby, @fandfclothing
Chantal Sackey - Journalist & Stylist
Crimson Downing-Martin - Artist, Constructed Textiles Tutor at @goldsmithscca College and Head of Sales and Digital at @phoebeenglish
Eleni Sharp - Head of Product, @BBC Research & Development
Elodie Bougenault - Chief Commercial Officer, @manoloblahnik
Emma Felton - Childrenswear Design Manager
Erica Horne - Founder, @cadforfashion
Jens Laugesen - Creative Director, KONsensX / @jens_laugesen_official
Juliette Wells Gray - Apparel Designer, @reebok
Kayleigh Beintot - Founder of @bindlondon, Writer & Speaker
Lara Nixon - Senior Knitwear Designer, @newlook
Lisa Stokland - Independent Marketing Consultant
Lucy Kebbel - Founder, @thewip.work
Rebecca Cuberli - Executive Leadership and Career Coach, Mentor & Facilitator
Sandy Aziz - Freelance Editor and Journalist
Stephany Goncalves - Founder & Researcher, The Invisible Curriculum™, Strategic Advisor & Academic Lecturer
Susy Galli - Career Counsellor Specialising in Fashion
Vikram Menon - Director, @fashionex_uk
William Spooner - Photographer

We look forward to seeing the connections, conversations and opportunities that develop throughout the programme!

Learn more about the 2026 award winners via link in bio.

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BLACK BRITISH MENSWEAR

Welcome to 013 of ‘Fashion Culture History’ where each week I share the different ways black culture has impacted style, power and identity.

A deeper dive is explored in my Substack essay (of the same name) with all references cited.

Disclaimer: these videos are approx 3 mins in length so take them as a ‘whistle stop’ introduction to themes which are very detailed and could easily be an hour each in their own right. These themes form the base of my own personal deeper research, the focus is style in its historic context, with cultural influence.

Let me know if you learned anything new in the comments.

#blackmenswear #menswearfashion
#fashionhistory #blackfashion #blackculture

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LOIS K. ALEXANDER LANE

Welcome to the FIRST of my MINI SPOTLIGHT EPISODES of ‘Fashion Culture History’ where each week I share the different ways black culture has impacted style, power and identity.

A deeper dive is explored in my Substack essay (of the same name) with all references cited.

Disclaimer: these videos are approx 3 mins in length so take them as a ‘whistle stop’ introduction to themes which are very detailed and could easily be an hour each in their own right. These themes form the base of my own personal deeper research, the focus is style in its historic context, with cultural influence.

Let me know if you learned anything new in the comments.

#BlackHistory #blackhistorymonth
#fashionhistory #blackfashion #blackculture

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BLACK HAIR SHOWS

Welcome to 012 of ‘Fashion Culture History’ where each week I share the different ways black culture has impacted style, power and identity.

A deeper dive is explored in my Substack essay (of the same name) with all references cited.

Disclaimer: these videos are approx 3 mins in length so take them as a ‘whistle stop’ introduction to themes which are very detailed and could easily be an hour each in their own right. These themes form the base of my own personal deeper research, the focus is style in its historic context, with cultural influence.

Let me know if you learned anything new in the comments.

#hairshow #cecred
#fashionhistory #blackfashion #blackculture

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