The Tokyo-based character designer Hiroshi Yoshii, 62, knew he wanted to use an animal as the basis for one of his mascots and initially considered the owl for its associations with wisdom.

co-founder of Owl Design. 'Its versatility complements both the rich wood tones and the sleek black accents, bringing balance and warmth to the space.' 'The teal cypress wallcovering drove the ...

Some scientists point to genetic quirks called mutations as possible triggers for its unexpected look. Genes involved in ...

This year’s Met Gala is honoring Black fashion for the first time in its 77-year history. It’s an indirect celebration to be sure. Although the Costume Institute’s Spring 2025 exhibition ...

But Black men throughout history subverted the concept as a means of cultivating power, transforming aesthetic and elegance into a means of identity establishment and social mobility. Zendaya was ...

The 1990s saw a new era of Black dandyism emerge through luxury sportswear and hip-hop aesthetics. Designer Dapper Dan (1944–) revolutionised fashion by remixing luxury logos into bold ...

It invites the fashion industry and everyone looking not just to celebrate Black aesthetics but to consider and engage with their origins. As a culture writer and chronicler of Black womanhood ...

known for its curved neck and deep black feathers. In sunlight, its black feathers shine with hints of purple and green, making it a sparkling sight in flocks. This bird of paradise has shimmering ...

Scientists from American universities have discovered that the feathers of the long-eared owl glow in the dark! However, ultraviolet light is required to see this. The long-eared owl, also known ...

The Grammy winner interpreted the “Tailored for You” dress code at the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”–themed night with a custom black feathered Ann Demeulemeester outfit. Charli xcx wearing ...

For Jaisingh, aesthetics must emerge from lived reality. Influenced by Arthur Jafa’s work on Black aesthetics, Jaisingh believes in disrupting — not discarding — existing forms.