Read Our October // November 2022 Issue

The impact influencer culture has on society is unquestionable. And the traditional look has definitely changed, thanks to the rising popularity of body-positive content creators.

“I thought they were coming back from a gala at one of the Smithsonians. After all the signature cocktails and fancy hors-d’œuvres, they just wanted to unwind with their fave comfort food: Jumbo Slice.”

Tips for reinventing your style with confidence and flair, just in time for fall.

“It’s Tina Turner’s music, so how could you not be entertained?”

What makes Mostafavi doesn’t shy away from comedic “danger zones.” His material often addresses social and political taboos, including racism, immigration and queer rights.

“I’m not really into name brands and things like that. I’m going to wear whatever I like that looks good and I feel good in.”

“Deciding to pursue a minor in costume design was the best thing that could’ve happened to my design career.”

“I help businesses with the experience they want to [create] through innovative ideas or concepts.”

“I love mixing Black culture and the diaspora with free-flowing, bohemian-inspired designs.”

“The designs I sketch are based on the feel, characteristics, performance and drape of the fabric.”

“Get dat D.O.E.” encompasses one of the founding principles of Meet The Curator (MTC). Vision. Belief. Perseverance. Autonomy. Discipline.”

“I love to wear things that are loud enough to be felt by the back row.”

“We incentivize our customers to wear more but buy less.”

“If you see it, you can believe it and if you can believe it, you can be it.”

“We are a community for everyone that supports, wears and buys Ankara print fashion.”

“The mission for Ankaa Universe is to not only create urban spacewear, but to eventually do philanthropic work and provide scholarships and grants for underserved youth matriculating to college.”

“I’m not big on trends, but every now and then one will come along that does it for me.”

“We want you to wear our product knowing you’re getting something that fits and is focused on quality and minimal design.”

“I first educate them on everything that goes into the suit. There’s a lot of history that goes into what we do, as far as the construction and fabric goes.”

“In my creation process, I get to pore over old maps, exploring places throughout the world and time.”

“I respect and admire nature so much I only want to work with materials that are good for the planet and people at the same time.”

“Each piece needs to have a story. I’m trying to have products for everybody.”

“I speak to the water. I am surprised by the water. I am both frustrated by the water and in love with the water.”

“I go for fragrances that create a feeling.”

“Because my work is one long experiment, I am always attaching myself to what’s in the moment. I love it all.”

“I have always felt drawn toward contrast, excited by the challenge of putting opposing objects together in some way that works.”

“Connecting my business to social change was a key element of the business model from day one.”

“I opened Shelter in 2018 after realizing that D.C. lacked a true independent jewelry boutique.”

Meet some of the artists participating in this year’s D.C. Walls Festival, aka artist summer camp.