Interviews & Profiles

“How Vintage Shopping Can Retrace Black History in America”
The founders of BLK MKT Vintage shop for Black Americana to preserve family, location, and community history..

Photo by S. Bola Okoya; courtesy of BLK MKT Vintage

Photo by S. Bola Okoya; courtesy of BLK MKT Vintage

“Studio Tour: Inside a New York City Hatmaker’s Workshop”
The tricks of Brandon Franklin’s trade (B.M. Franklin & Co.) are tucked in the nooks and crannies of his eclectic Manhattan workspace.

Photograph by Molly Mattalon for Airbnb Magazine

Photograph by Molly Mattalon for Airbnb Magazine

 

"4 Black Girls With Big Dreams & The 4 Women Living Them"
Actress Sydelle Noel ("GLOW", Black Panther, "Arrow"), WNBA star and ESPN correspondent Chiney Ogwumike, makeup artist and creative director Moshoodat Sanni, and clinical psychologist Dr. Catherine Adams told Refinery29 and four girls how they made their dreams come true.

Moshoodat Sanni (left) tells aspiring beauty entrepreneur Mathilda Bruny (right) what it takes to go from dreaming to doing.

Moshoodat Sanni (left) tells aspiring beauty entrepreneur Mathilda Bruny (right) what it takes to go from dreaming to doing.

"50 Fun and Fearless Women Who Will Totally Inspire You"
Celebrating 50 years of Cosmopolitan with 50 women who are moving the world forward in their respective industries.