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An early photo of FUBU co-founders Carlton Brown, Keith Perrin, Daymond John and J. Alexander Martin. Courtesy Credit: Courtesy

FUBU and Coogi’s runway resurgence headlines Atlanta Fashion Week

Return of iconic brand, FUBU, highlights annual event taking place from Oct. 2-7.

Dresses designed by Imane Ayissi made with raffia, a textile from Madagascar. Credit: SCAD

New fashion exhibition features African haute couture worn by Zendaya

Imane Ayissi's "From Africa to the World” at SCAD FASH displays haute couture fashion made with sustainable materials honoring the designer's African homeland and heritage.

As a young kid, Elijah Rutland asked his parents to buy him a pair of sneakers. When they wouldn't, he began drawing and designing shoes that he now custom paints and sells through his company, Fix My Sole. (Photo provided by Elijah Rutland) Credit: Elijah Rutland

‘I just like painting’: Macon artist collaborates with NBA, NFL on custom apparel

Elijah Rutland’s custom sneaker business started ten years ago while he was a student at Macon's Central High School. Now, he’s cutting deals nationwide.

Fashion designer Jeff Hamilton created a limited-edition Atlanta Hawks jacket available on the Hawks online store since March 2024. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Hamilton) Credit: Jeff Hamilton

Legendary fashion designer makes special-edition Hawks jacket

Artist Jeff Hamilton collaborates with NBA's Atlanta Hawks on a limited-edition leather jacket, available now.

(L-R) Atlanta Influences Everything founders Tory Edwards, Ian Ford and Bem Joiner pose in front of their mural in Atlanta on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com) Credit: arvin.temkar@ajc.com

How ‘Atlanta Influences Everything’ became the city’s rallying cry

Slogan “Atlanta Influences Everything” captures the city’s culture, the concept originated with three friends: Bem Joiner, Ian Ford and Tory Edwards.

Ale Max Day is an annual collaboration started in 2023 between founder/creator Craig Stroud and breweries in Atlanta to celebrate the Nike Air Max 1 sneaker designed in 1987. Credit: John R. Walder

Craft beer and sneaker culture combine for ‘Ale Max Day’

On March 22, Craig Stroud and Dennis "Ale Sharpton" Byron are teaming with Monday Night Garage for "Ale Max Day," an event for craft beer enthusiasts inspired by the iconic Ni...

Black Men Smile, a clothing line dedicated to amplifying Black joy, launched in 2014. Credit: Black Men Smile

Black Men Smile clothing line celebrates Black joy

Black Men Smile, created by Atlanta-based artist and educator Carlton Mackey, is an apparel brand that aims to amplify Black joy.

Designer Quintin Crumpler, center, and members of his family are wearing merchandise from his line, Goat by James King. Crumpler founded the Atlanta-based brand in 2018. (Contributed) Credit: Contributed

Atlanta’s Black designers are changing fashion perceptions

There's a boom of Black fashion designers in Atlanta, including the creators behind Goat by James King, Alani Taylor and Slyvia Mollie.