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Tag: Kevan Hall
Kim Novak Awarded Lifetime Honors at Venice Wearing a Kevan Hall Design
When Hollywood legend Kim Novak stepped onto the red carpet of Venice this September, her presence was not only a reminder of her cinematic brilliance but also an affirmation of elegance and endurance. Dressed by acclaimed designer Kevan Hall, Novak embodied a fusion of legacy and artistry at the most […]
Tailored for Glory: Black Design Collective Redefines Fashion in 2025
The Black Design Collective (BDC) is shaping the narrative of modern fashion. From a historic Oscar win to a commanding presence at the 2025 Met Gala, BDC members and collaborators are rewriting the rules of luxury, artistry, and cultural relevance—one stitch at a time. A Met Gala Takeover: Style with […]
Glamour and Grace: Kevan Hall Dresses “Bold & Beautiful” Actresses for 51st Daytime Emmy Awards
The Daytime Emmy Awards have long been a celebration of both television excellence and red carpet glamour. Since their inception in 1974, the awards have evolved into a fashion showcase, with designers vying to dress daytime TV’s most beloved stars. Over the decades, the red carpet has seen a transformation […]
Woodbury University Celebrates Black Design Collective Founders Kevan Hall and TJ Walker
Woodbury University hosted an extraordinary evening of fashion on May 9, 2024, at the Alex Theater in Glendale, CA, to honor the Black Design Collective and its founders, Kevan Hall and TJ Walker. The event, led by Dean Jeff Bellantoni and Fashion Design Chair Anna Leiker, celebrated Hall and Walker’s […]
Bethann Hardison Enlightens and Entertains for BDC’s Pull Back the Curtain Series
After witnessing in person Bethann Hardison winning the Vanguard Award at the NAACP Image Awards in late February 2023, I was excited to attend a very intimate discussion between Hardison and influencer Goo Goo Atkins (Goo Ru Style). The event was was held at the Black Design Collective Community Center […]
Black Design Collective Designers Make an Impact with “Images: Fashion Moments in Time” at the 54th NAACP Image Awards.
On Thursday, February 23, 2023, the NAACP hosted a fashion show luncheon, presenting the newest addition to the Image Awards, honoring hairstyling, make-up, and costume design. The Black Design Collective (BDC) followed the awards and wowed the audience with their most recent collections. NAACP president, Derrick Johnson, set the tone […]
“Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody” Screening & Q&A with Timothy Snell by BDC & AAFCA
Whitney Houston was not only an amazing singer, but her legacy has superseded even the biggest musical icons of our time. Since her death in 2012, she is the most awarded female in history. Now that was something I didn’t know until I saw the movie Whitney Houston: I Wanna […]
“Black Design Collective” Is the Focus of AGENDA Magazine, Issue 18!
AGENDA features Black fashion designers, NAACP Image Awards “Colors Behind the Look,” and more in this exciting issue of AGENDA. Melanie Wise, Udo Spreitzenbarth; cover models Coco Mitchell and AGENDA’s Fashion Whisperer Ty-Ron Mayes; SHROOMS the cookbook; Aaron Walton, AMATO Couture Menswear runway; Jurassic World Dominion, The 355; and Kaylene […]
Talk Agenda, Ep. 2 | Kevan Hall, the New President of the Black Design Collective
Kaylene Peoples interviews Kevan Hall, co-founder and the new president of the Black Design Collective. They chat about the fast-growing nonprofit and how the BDC has fared during Covid-19. There are many new exciting things on the horizon: new designers, and new opportunities. Kevan Hall, Octavius Terry-Sims, and new BDC […]