Contemporary Black Designers
From established fashion houses to underground brands there is a wealth of black designers within the streetwear and luxury wear...
Day: 22 October 2021
Black models taking the industry by storm
The fashion industry has endured a lengthy past of race superiority and stigmatization of models of colour. Despite the likes...
Lewis Hamilton’s Met Gala statement gave rising Black designers a seat at the table
Lewis Hamilton paid for a table at the Met Gala, as three emerging Black designers showcased their talent in the...
Dave’s new album proves he’s an artist truly ‘alone’ in his talent bracket
Wise beyond his years and bursting with talent, South-London artist Dave first grabbed public attention after a series of intensely...
Leeds-based singer Ellie Knight releases new single ‘Better Things’
With a cutesy, electronica sound and a strong 80s influence, Ellie Knight’s high-tempo new single ‘Better Things’ is a rethink...
The Lathums take Leeds by Storm with Stunning Set
There was a sense of eager anticipation as The Lathums descended on the O2 Academy, with the Wigan quartet coming...
Leeds Black History
It’s Black History Month in the UK, and this year The Gryphon is celebrating Black Liberation within its print issue....
Black Owned Eateries
Supporting Black-owned food businesses in Leeds. One of the most direct and sustainable ways to support the Black community is...
Lessons to Learn on your Journey Towards Allyship
Allyship does not happen overnight. In fact, allyship is an ongoing process - a journey that I am still navigating....
Is performative activism impeding the progress of the civil rights movement?
Social media has always had its fair share of social justice and digital activism. Yet, for many, June 2020 was...
