Fashion: The Tribute – 10 Black Style Icons Who Changed British Menswear

For as long as Black people have immigrated to the UK from its former colonies, Black culture has woven itself into the nation’s fabric. Britain is many times richer, thanks to the literature of Ms Zadie Smith, the music of Ms Sade Adu and the films of Sir Steve McQueen. British fashion is no different, although whether those contributions have been rightfully acknowledged is another question. To readdress that, The Missing Thread: Untold Stories Of Black British Fashion, an exhibition at Somerset House in London, has set out to showcase the work of Black designers from the 1970s to the present day.

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