As one of the pinnacles of self-expression, fashion has always intersected with social change, movements, and politics. From suffragettes wearing white to protests against fur and animal testing, fashion has a long history as a vehicle for sending powerful messages and making important statements. Today, this intersection between fashion and social issues is more prominent than ever before, and many fashion platforms and agencies are using their platform to highlight these issues.

Over the course of the past eight years, The Fashionography has proven itself as a reliable destination for fashion news and trends along with relevant industry news, sustainable fashion, fashion editorials, designer collections, fashion models, and fashion campaigns. The Fashionography is not just another fashion platform. While The Fashionography’s fashion topic curation would be enough to garner loyalty from fashion enthusiasts around the world, the brand is also known for leaning into meaningful content. The Fashionography is very aware of the intersection between fashion and socio-political issues and causes. Instead of shying away from this, the brand consistently puts a spotlight on important causes the public should be aware of.

Over the last year, the platform has published articles on sustainability and eco-friendly practices in the fashion industry: “Earth Day 2022“, as well as pieces on the war in Ukraine, featuring the young generation of Ukrainians: “Ukraine. The Value And Fragility Of Freedom” and on the women-led revolution, “The Handmaids Tale of Iran. The first female-led revolution” sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini at the hands of Iranian Morality Police for not wearing her hijab correctly.

In a recent article published in The Fashionography on February 21st, Danielle Gabel describes her personal journey with her hair as a Black woman. She remembers the pressure she felt to conform to Eurocentric beauty standards and the lack of representation of natural Black hair in mainstream media. She recalls her childhood experiences of getting her hair straightened and the conversations that took place in the salon. She discusses how as she grew up, she became more comfortable with her natural hair texture and how Rihanna’s influence played a significant role in this change. She now enjoys experimenting with different hairstyles and sees it as an opportunity to express herself.

The author points out that despite progress being made, the discrimination and harassment against Black women with natural hair continue to persist. She highlights the struggles Black women face in the workplace, schools, and society in general. Unfortunately, Black women’s natural hair is often deemed unprofessional or unsuitable in these environments. She concludes by emphasizing the importance of acceptance and appreciation for natural Black hair and the need for legal protection for Black women’s hair.

Beyond affirming Gabel’s traumatic experiences with her hair and the need for a greater societal appreciation of natural Black hair in general, this recent article is another example of The Fashionography’s unique relationship with important cultural issues. Distinguishing itself from major fashion sites by focusing on culturally important topics in addition to trending fashion topics, The Fashionography ensures its platform is a force for good as well as high-end fashion. In 2023, The Fashionography will continue making important connections between the fashion world, its cultural effect, and the political import of the industry.