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KINfolk ladies, come through! We’re getting loud and celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) worldwide on March 8th. As if Women’s History Month ain’t lit enough!
We’re recognizing that our achievements have no limits – even with the odds stacked against us.
KIN Apparel has partnered with 3 inspirational female founders to share a special giveaway this month, and stories on why their favorite female storytellers inspire them.
The tea is scalding: we're serving tales, vibes, self-care, and fashion.
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Here's your chance to kick back in luxury, and unwind with a slice of paradise, including:
The giveaway runs from Wednesday, March 8th - Friday, March 10th, 2023.
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This tea party is exclusive — want to claim your spot at the table? Enter now and get your teacups ready!
Celebrate. Motivate. Elevate. No matter what your standing – queens of all ethnicities, cultures, and social classes deserve recognition. In the fight for gender equality, we deserve more!
We’ve been hitting up IWD on March 8th since 1911. The IWD theme changes each year. But, no matter the theme, IWD’s message always stays the same: women’s achievements and causes are inspirational. We earned our props. Clap. Us. Up.
This year? The theme is DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality – empowering women through tech and education. It’s also Women's History Month and the theme this year is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories”.
We can’t get into IWD without celebrating the 4 ladies behind our exclusive giveaway.
For Women's History Month, the theme this year is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories”.
Running the world and building their empires, these 4 amazing women share wisdom from their favorite female storytellers. Women inspiring women, hello!
The face behind KIN Apparel herself! A leading lady with a love for acting, not only has Philomina grown an inclusive, satin-lined clothing range from her love for natural hair – she shares her story through Youtube and other socials to help others do the same.
Favorite storyteller: Viola Davis - famous for her incredible acting, Philomina’s inspired by Viola’s realness in her book – sharing how she rose to become an EGOT legend. Philomina's standout quote: “You cannot live to please everyone else. You have to edify, educate, and fulfill your own dreams and destiny.
Inspired by her love of Africa and its diverse cultures, Christina crafts skincare products to elevate and teach African beauty rituals.
Favorite storyteller: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Christina’s standout quote: “The single story creates stereotypes, and the problem with stereotypes is not that they are untrue, but that they are incomplete. They make one story become the only story.”
A fusion of fragrance, jazz, and Harlem. Teri designs luxury candles inspired from Harlem Renaissance roots.
Favorite storyteller: Maya Angelou. She had a unique way of expressing herself and her ideas so vividly, yet simply. A real renaissance woman. Her game-changing words keep Teri in awe of her achievements.
Teri’s standout quotes: "Be a rainbow in somebody else's cloud" and "If you don't like something, change it."
Fiercely, unapologetically African. Performance dreamt up timeless luxury handbags and accessories showcasing the vibrant luxurious beauty of Africa.
Favorite storyteller: Tomi Adeyemi. She’s made big moves in the book world, even signing with Disney for her bestseller – “Children of Blood and Bones” – soon hitting up our screens. Tomi gets praise for her true African characters. Performance and Tomi both share Nigerian roots – a kinship on its own!
Who inspires you to be your best self, KINfolk? We hope your light shines from within – you gotta be your own cheerleaders…but we all look up to someone, too! Whether your mom, sis, cousin, or friend, take a moment to celebrate the empowering women in your life this March.
Y’all heard about our giveaway, so drop your deetz for a winning package. There are only 4 so you need to move – fast! We’ll do the rest. Pamper yourself, whether with creamy body butter, some satin-lined curl protection, a therapeutic sensual candle, or feel-good fashion accessories.
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Don’t forget to check the links to learn more about our fierce founders and their sheroes who pave the way for womankind.
Uplift yourself and others – a brighter tomorrow is out there for us.
Keep it naturally.
]]>For us Black folks, haircare is in our culture. We’re more than our hair, but you’ve got to admit…it’s a big part of our identity. Our passion for hair is part of our history. Our roots. Black hair has faced policing and discrimination throughout history, and still does today.
So while the world puts White beauty on a pedestal, let’s keep reclaiming our tightly coiled crowns.
Black hair comes in all forms, textures, and lengths. From gravity-defying fros to waist-creeping braids. We’re natural movers in the fashion world. Loud and proud. Including Black hair in fashion serves more than looks. It flaunts our excellence while teaching the uninitiated. A lot of people are ignorant to other experiences and perspectives until it’s in their face.
Exposure breaks down stereotypes and demystifies those awkward conversations (how many times do we have to tell strangers to keep their dang hands out of our hair?).
The fashion industry is known for excluding Black hair and its care. From the lack of diverse hair care products in stores – our products were made harder to buy during the pandemic – to the lack of Black hair stylists behind the scenes at fashion events. The industry drops the ball when representing and catering to Black folks and our hair. A lot. But things are changing.
There’s now a push for protective, wholesome hair care. Not just for ingredients, but also in the fabrics we use. In an industry hooked on cotton, satin-lined products are a big tell that a business supports Black hair. More businesses are prioritising Black needs – making us the focus of the conversation for a change.
Brands like KIN Apparel.
With more efforts to include Black hair care in the fashion industry, things are moving in the right direction. How?
Our differences are finally being celebrated, not alienated. The recent CROWN Act – Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair – is a real-world example, banning discrimination based on hairstyles linked with a particular race. It’s been passed in several states, creating a more inclusive environment for Black people and our hair.
Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Right Movement gave us Black folks the freedom to dream. To aspire and achieve success. His leadership and the sacrifices of many truly paved the way in the fight against discrimination. Creating opportunities for us. Today, we honor his legacy – letting us be great.
As we remember Martin Luther King Jr., let's give props to the importance of representation and push for a more inclusive society. One where we’re not judged by the color of our skin, or texture of our hair.
Until next time, KINfolk – Keep It Naturally.
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