alternative fashion

Punk and grunge fashion trends began making a comeback this year. If the recent past is any indication, they are likely to continue influencing the fashion world in 2022. According to a report published by Etsy, many alternative fashion staples have seen a huge increase in searches compared to 2020. Read more: This is why […]

Instagram just announced the addition of a “Black-owned” tag that business accounts based in the U.S. can add to their profile. According to Instagram, “last summer through fall, there were over 1.3 million Instagram posts in support of ‘Black-owned’ or ‘Black-led’ businesses.” In addition, the number of businesses that put “Black-owned” or “Black-led” in their […]

With February marking Black History Month, it’s vital to celebrate Black-owned small businesses and the incredible gothic, occult and creepy clothes and accessories available that outfit the scene perfectly. Additionally, it’s important to always support Black artists, musicians, beauty product makers and clothing designers because Black lives matter today and every day. Though a new […]

Our new APTV video is a list of suggested black-owned fashion brands for you to patronize. Now more than ever, the opening of your wallet is a truly political act. Recently, a world-famous fashion company in Los Angeles seemingly endorsed police oppression in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death. A lot of that store’s patrons […]

Alternative fashion store Dolls Kill is currently being boycotted due to an insensitive post from the founder appearing to support police brutality.  This isn’t the first time they’ve had claims of racism against them, though, as the company has had several instances of displaying unapologetic cultural appropriation. They’ve also been accused of being anti-sex worker […]