Society 18 Creators L to R: Tolani AV Eweje, Casey Hinds, Alyssa Marie
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As the weather cools and the layers come out, Black fashion influencers are redefining what Fall/Winter style looks like—one statement piece at a time. This season’s aesthetic is all about intentional styling: blending elevated textures, warm neutrals, and bold silhouettes while spotlighting the creativity of Black-owned designers who continue to shape global fashion narratives.
Fashion influencers – Casey Hinds, Alyssa Marie, and Tolani AV Ewe—styled three fall looks, incorporating standout pieces from Black-owned brands that embody both individuality and innovation. The result? A visual showcase of how heritage, craftsmanship, and culture merge seamlessly with trend-forward fashion.
From Hanifa’s sculptural knits to Kai Collective’s dynamic prints, these creators remind us that fashion is more than fabric—it’s a form of storytelling. Their looks not only forecast this season’s biggest trends (think tonal layering, metallic neutrals, and tailored denim) but also underscore how Black-owned brands continue to lead the conversation around innovation, representation, and style authority.
Casey Hinds: The Power of Versatility
Hinds’ approach celebrates wearable glamour—mixing timeless tailoring with rich fabrics and soft metallic accents that transition effortlessly from day to night. Her styling feels both aspirational and approachable, grounded in pieces that carry cultural significance.
Casey Hinds wears a Hanifa top with Manière De Voir pants, Shop Iammi necklace, Brandon Blackwood bag, and Humans Before Handles earrings.
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Look 1:
Top: Hanifa
Pants: Manière De Voir
Necklace: Shop Iammi
Bag: Brandon Blackwood
Earrings: Humans Before Handles
Look 2:
Casey Hinds styles a Kai Collective skirt with Humans Before Handles earrings and a Brandon Blackwood Yuta bag in linen.
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Skirt: Kai Collective
Earrings: Humans Before Handles
Bag: Brandon Blackwood (Yuta Bag in Linen)
Look 3:
Casey Hinds wears an OFUURE jacket and pants, styled with a Curlyssentials scarf, Lorvae sunglasses, and a Hanifa bag.
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Pants & Jacket: OFUURE
Scarf: Curlyssentials
Sunglasses: Lorvae
Bag: Hanifa
Alyssa Marie: Texture, Tonality and Tailoring
Marie’s aesthetic thrives in detail—her looks are an ode to craftsmanship and monochromatic layering, proving that simplicity and sophistication can coexist.
Alyssa Marie wears a Zara denim top with Kai Collective barrel-leg jeans, styled with a Curlyssentials leopard silk scarf, Khoi hoops and bangles, and finished with Coach sneakers and a Hadley suede bag.
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Look 1: Denim on Denim Revival
Top: Zara Denim Top
Jeans: Kai Collective Koa Barrel-Leg Jeans
Scarf: Curlyssentials Leopard Silk Scarf
Jewelry: Khoi Enyo Hoops + Esba Bangles
Shoes: Coach Flat Sneaker
Bag: Coach Hadley Suede Bag
Look 2: Pinstriped Precision
Alyssa Marie wears a The Kemist pinstriped backless jacket and asymmetric mini skirt, paired with Coach loafers and a vintage Brandon Blackwood trunk bag.
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sTop: The Kemist Pinstriped Backless Jacket
Skirt: The Kemist Asymmetric Mini Skirt
Shoes: Coach Loafers
Bag: Brandon Blackwood Trunk Bag (Archived)
Look 3: Monochromatic Brown
Alyssa Marie stuns in a Shop Iammi backless blazer and matching Bermuda shorts, paired with Jeffrey Campbell Sorcerer slingback pumps.
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Top: Shop Iammi Short Sleeve Backless Blazer
Bottom: Shop Iammi Brown Elastic Bermuda Shorts
Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell Sorcerer Slingback Pumps
Ewe’s curation merges Afro-futuristic design with timeless femininity. Each ensemble pays homage to her Nigerian roots while reimagining what modern elegance looks like through texture, structure, and color play.
Tolani AV Ewe wears a two-piece set by Anike Ologe, styled with a Hanifa purse.
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Look 1:
Set: Anike Ologe
Purse: Hanifa
Look 2:
Tolani AV Ewe stuns in an Aocurates dress by Ibilola Ogundipe, paired with Khoi jewelry and a Florian London bag.
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Dress: Aocurates by Ibilola Ogundipe
Jewelry: Khoi
Bag: Florian London (Seen in select photos)
Look 3:
Tolani AV Ewe wears an Aocurates top by YWande, paired with bottoms from Bree the Label.
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Top: Aocurates by YWande
Bottom: Bree the Label
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