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The Black Dress Exhibit is an illustrated platform of achievement of Blacks in the fashion industry.

04/21/2026

Nothing Compares 2 U...Prince Nelson Rogers 💜1958 - 2016 💜

04/17/2026

Flashback Friday! Last week, the Black Dress Project hosted some of the most creative fine jewelry designers, at Student Union! , , , and spoke their truths and dropped multiple gems to the audience. In case you missed it, we will have more photos and a recording of the event shortly. In the meantime, check out this article in

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Pratt’s Black Dress Talks highlight the creativity and realities of the fashion industry

04/09/2026

Black Dress Talks Jewelry!!! Its going down TONIGHT!!! Please note our NEW LOCATION, Student Union Pratt Institute, 200 Willoughby Avenue.
See you there!!

04/06/2026

is New York–based jewelry designer and maker. Her work is inspired by the
beauties of nature and the worlds of fantasy with a touch of romanticism and the baroque. Some themes found in her work include flowers, trees, butterflies and earthworms.
She has worked for various jewelry companies while simultaneously developing her own vision and various collections. In 2023, Angely was the Recipient of NYCJW’s HERE WE ARE Exhibition Award sponsored by David Yurman. The award provided her the opportunity to create her first
exhibition, celebrating 5 years as a professional jewelry designer.

Join us this Thursday, April 9 at 6 p.m. at Pratt for an in-depth conversation with Shara McHayle, Jameel Mohammed, Lorraine West, and Angely Martinez, moderated by Professor Adrienne Jones. This event is free and open to the public but registration is required.

Register at https://bit.ly/BDTJewelry

This event is made possible by the generous support of the Jane B. Nord Professor of Fashion Design Endowment, the Pratt Fashion Department, School of Design, the Black Alumni of Pratt, and the Pratt Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

03/30/2026

is a NYC-based fine jewelry designer. As a self-taught craftswoman, working with her hands comes naturally, thanks to her mother, a baker and her father, a carpenter. Welding and manipulating precious metals is what heals her soul. It’s more than a technique; it’s a spiritual process that’s poured into every design and is evidenced by jewelry that is as much high-end art as it is high fashion.

Lorraine West pays homage to her Caribbean roots mixing bold and minimalist design sensibilities by incorporating symbolic and geometric elements into her pieces, aiming to reflect the inner beauty and power of the wearer. Lorraine West creates strikingly elegant pieces that allow clients to connect to their own beauty and power.

Lorraine West’s creations have garnered attention from high-profile celebrities, including Zendaya, Cynthia Erivo, Keke Palmer, Mary J Blige, Erykah Badu, and Beyoncé, who wore Lorraine’s Abstract Palette Earrings in the film Black is King.

Join us on Thursday, April 9 at 6 p.m. at Pratt for an in-depth conversation with Shara McHayle, Jameel Mohammed, Lorraine West, and Angely Martinez, moderated by Professor Adrienne Jones. This event is free and open to the public but registration is required.

Register at https://bit.ly/BDTJewelry

This event is made possible by the generous support of the Jane B. Nord Professor of Fashion Design Endowment, the Pratt Fashion Department, School of Design, the Black Alumni of Pratt, and the Pratt Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

03/24/2026

Someone once asked me "how do you know if you're living in your purpose"? Thank you, Dana for this beautiful conformation ❤️❤️❤️ ❤️

03/23/2026

.world_ is an artist and designer originally from Chicago, Illinois, currently based in Brooklyn, NY. Mohammed founded KHIRY, an Afrofuturist luxury brand in 2016 while studying political science as an undergraduate at the University of Pennsylvania.

KHIRY’s demi-fine jewelry has been carried by Bergdorf Goodman, Saks, Net a Porter, and McMullen, and has been featured in Vogue, The New York Times, Vanity Fair, The Cut, Teen Vogue, W, Essence, and T Magazine. Mohammed’s work has been worn by an influential range of global figures including Michelle Obama, Meghan Markle, Serena Williams, Ava DuVernay, Solange Knowles, and SZA.

His design work has extended into costume and has collaborated with Academy Award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter where his work was featured in Coming 2 America. His work has been recognized with inclusion on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the Art & Style category, finalist recognition for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, the Harlem’s Fashion Row Icon 360 Award, and the Fashion Scholarship Fund Accelerator Grant and serves as a design fellow at Tiffany and Co. after winning the 2025 Tiffany x CFDA Jewelry Designer Award.

Join us on Thursday, April 9 at 6 p.m. at Pratt for an in-depth conversation with Shara McHayle, Jameel Mohammed, Lorraine West, and Angely Martinez, moderated by Professor Adrienne Jones. This event is free and open to the public but registration is required.

Register at https://bit.ly/BDTJewelry

This event is made possible by the generous support of the Jane B. Nord Professor of Fashion Design Endowment, the Pratt Fashion Department, School of Design, the Black Alumni of Pratt, and the Pratt Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

03/16/2026

is a fashion and cultural entrepreneur raised in Brooklyn, NY. Her career began in the early 1990s as a leading marketing and sales strategist at PNB Nation—one of the first globally recognized, statement-driven streetwear brands. After three years, she became a partner and helped grow the company’s revenue to $11.5 million. She has worked with several notable artists, including Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, and Lauryn Hill, and would be instrumental in securing product placement in television and film, including Friday, Spike Lee’s Bamboozled and Clockers, and shows such as Martin, Living Single, New York Undercover, and Chappelle’s Show. In 2019, McHayle launched Hoop88Dreams, a jewelry platform dedicated to the cultural symbolism and enduring power of hoop earrings. has been featured in Fresh, Fly, and Fabulous: 50 Years of Hip Hop Style at The Museum at FIT, the GRAMMY Museum’s Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit, New York Fashion Week runways, and partnered with New York City Jewelry Week to present Truck Jewelry, an exhibition celebrating iconic hip hop jewelry styles through hand-painted canvases.

Join us on Thursday, April 9 at 6 p.m. at Pratt for an in-depth conversation with Shara McHayle, Jameel Mohammed, Lorraine West, and Angely Martinez, moderated by Professor Adrienne Jones. This event is free and open to the public but registration is required.

Register at https://bit.ly/BDTJewelry

This event is made possible by the generous support of the Jane B. Nord Professor of Fashion Design Endowment, the Pratt Fashion Department, School of Design, the Black Alumni of Pratt, and the Pratt Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

03/09/2026

The Black Dress Talks series returns this spring with four multi-talented designers to discuss their creative journey as they navigate the jewelry industry. Join us on Thursday, April 9 at 6 p.m. (Pratt Student Union) for an in-depth conversation with Shara McHayle , Jameel Mohammed .world_ , Lorraine West , and Angely Martinez Admission is free, registration is required. bit.ly/4lfThAa

02/25/2026

For special shoutout to on the release of her sixth studio album “To Whom It May Concern”. Jilly from Philly is serving several looks during her promo tour. Congrats Sis.

12/24/2025

Last night I was mesmerized as the curtains opened, and out floated this stunning work of art, as seen in the dance "Jazz Island"!!! Only later did I find out this exquisite piece was created by none other than my fashion brother, !!! BRAVA!!! (and the show was spectacular as well, not to missed!) photos by

11/15/2025

Flashback Friday...Last week Black Dress Talks celebrated the creative director, stylist and fashion editor, the phenomenal ! And a great time was had by ALL!

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