B Michael Archives - Harlem World Magazine

Happy Pride: Fashion Power Couples

By B Michael Pride Month, we reflect on the progress we have made as a country in the fight for justice, inclusion, and equality while reaffirming our commitment to do more to support LGBTQI+ rights EVERYWHERE!Continue reading

Turner Classic Movie (TCM) New Fabulous Fashion On Film Series With Special Guest Harlem’s B Michael

We are excited to announce that American designer B Michael will be a special guest on TCM's new limited series, Follow The Thread premiering on June 4th, 2022.Continue reading

Willi Smith: Street Couture Exhibition American Designer B Michael Pays Homage

By b Michael A beautiful day in New York was spent with beautiful friends for an inspiring exhibition.. a must-see!Continue reading

US Department Of State IVLP Virtual Session With b Michael And Mark-Anthony Edwards

The International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) took place on August 27th, 2021, Continue reading

Fashion Designer B Michael To Be Honored By The National Congress Of Black Women

Fashion designer B Michael to be honored by the National Congress of Black Women at their annual awards ceremony.Continue reading

Legendary Harlemite Cicely Tyson Reflects On Her Iconic Fashion Moments

At the 1973 Oscars, best actress nominee Cicely Tyson (for Sounder) was the picture of chic in a striking fur piece, white long-sleeved sheath, and marcelled hair.Continue reading

Legendary Fashion Designer B Michael America’s Founding Partners On Racial Bias at Retail

In a note to Harlem World Magazine from fashion designer B. Micheal, he writes, continues to ask questions, never let anyone silence you. It’s the fearless ones that ask the questions that will change the world.Continue reading

Rest In Peace Arthur McGee The Grandfather Of Fashion Designers Of Color (Video)

By B Michael Considered the grandfather of fashion designers of color, Arthur McGee got his start in fashion after entering a contest for a scholarship to Traphagen School of Design in New York.Continue reading

Stars And Harlem Fave Vanessa Williams In b Michael Perform At The July 4th On PBS

The spectacular Harlem fave Vanessa Williams star of film, television and the Broadway stage sang "America the Beautiful" in a beautifully designed dress b michael at the A Capitol Fourth in Washington DC on Sunday, July 4th, 2019, on PBS.Continue reading

The Fabulous Cicely Tyson In B Michael Covers TIME Magazine In The February 2019

Fashion designer B Michael e-mailed Harlem World Magazine with the words, "Powerful cover! Powerful words!," describing the new #Time Magazine 'The Art of Optimism,' cover with Harlemite Cicely Tyson.Continue reading

Exclusive: Harlem’s Cicely Tyson’s Haute Style At Aretha Franklin’s Funeral

Harlem-based B Michael's statement on the hat of Harlem's Cicely Tyson wore to Aretha Franklin's funeral in Detroit on Friday, August 31st, 2018.Continue reading

B Michael Talks Fashion On The Danny Tisdale Show (Audio)

Join B Michael, founder of B Michael America, as he talks about The Royal Wedding, his new e-commerce site, the business of fashion and more, with host Danny Tisdale, on The Danny Tisdale Show.Continue reading

Fashioned For Success Designer And Harlem Fave B Michael Visits Virginia

“I never thought of myself as a black designer. I saw myself as a designer, eager to work.” Those were the words of renowned New York fashion designer B Michael when he visited Winchester, Virginia on Friday with his business and life partner, Mark-Anthony Edwards, our source reports.Continue reading

Fashion Designer To The Stars B Michael Commissioned To Design Dress For NEA Jazz Master Dianne Reeves

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Jazz Masters award, which comes with a $25,000 prize, is widely described as United States' highest honor for jazz. Continue reading

Congrats To Carmen de Lavallade And Others At The 40th Annual Kennedy Center Honors Gala

Congratulations to 2017 Kennedy Center honoree the fabulous Carmen de Lavallade at the 40th annual Kennedy Center Honors Gala who wore American designer B Michael A M E R I C A couture dress.Continue reading