Guest Author - Grace D. Dooley

Black History Month; For those of you who follow Black History know that February is that month. What was once only a weeklong celebration turned into a month long opportunity.

Here is a quote from the African American Culture Site here on bellaonline.com:

"There is hope in the air. A brand new century, with a brand new administration facing the same trials and despair, with greater gravity. Yet we have the same hope, if not stronger by that which has been accomplished. As we celebrate Black History month, we must understand that it is not only Black history, it is American history.”

If you want to know more or read more on Black history be sure to visit the African American Culture site here on bellaonline. Click on the link at the end of the article.
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Ethnic Fashion Trends
Now, let's talk fashion, seasons, colors, changes and trends. Spring is around the corner and I for one will be oh so happy to see it arrive. As we get closer to the nice warm weather we start seeing more spring and summer fashion before winter is gone for good. Depending on the type of tore you shop as to what kinds of fashions and trends you will see popping up.

So exactly what is a trend? Trends are current customs that people follow at any given time. Fashion Trends included. Style, glamour and beauty come into play here as well as classy, vogue and chic. Trends dominate the fashion world at all ends. Trends decide what direction fashion will take for a particular time. It decides color fabric patterns and designs.

Who set the trends in fashion? Fashion trends are set by well known designers, power houses and celebrities. These people have the power to design and shift fashion in different directions at a whim. The Red Carpet for instance showcases designer originals all the time. Even some up and coming designers get to hit the red carpet every now and again.

How are fashion trends set? Fashion trends are introduced by what is called Fashion Week. Usually based on spring and Summer; Fall and Winter. Fashion weeks happen globally in different cities and the ones with the most impact are Paris, Milan, New York and London. Many other countries and cultures are showcasing their own fashion trends by having their own fashion weeks too. These places include Los Angeles, Tokyo, Miami, New Delhi, Mumbai, San Juan and Dubai. There are many more and each one gains more recognition each year

What are Fashion Weeks? Fashion week is when designers showcase their most recent designs to the world of buyers and sellers. They are held twice a year in some places and yearly in others. They usually occur six months ahead of the seasons. Ever wondered why you see spring and summer fashions in stores before winter is over. Most of the department stores where you shop have a buyer, a person who buys into the trend for that retail store. So the next time you buy a dress or handbag or shoes remember fashion week and see if you can make a connection.

Where are the Fashion Capitols? There are several places that are entering into the market of showcasing fashion trends. The major cities are Milan, New York, Paris and London. These cities are considered the fashion capitols of the world. Many up and coming fashion designers seek to be showcased in these places during fashion week.

Spring and summer is around the corner. Now is the time to watch and observe what's in and what's not for the season. Look for more articles on Ethnic Fashion Trends and styles in the coming weeks.

If there is some aspect of fashion you are interested in knowing more about drop me a line via comment box or post in the community forum for this site.

Enjoy!