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@bmichaelAmerica @TheCut @VanJones68 @mellodyhobson81 @AP @RobinRoberts @DebRobertsABC @VVFriedman @ninagarcia @TeenVogue @knowles_lawson "What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal." - American fashion and interior designer B Michael #Gratitude ❤️

The profound impact of visionary American couturier B Michael, celebrating a Black creative genius who built an independent path of elegance, resilience, and true cultural royalty. A Triumph of Self-Determination Redefining Excellence: B Michael proved that authentic luxury and structural mastery do not require validation from a gatekept system. Honoring Legacy: B Michael’s historic work from dressing icons like Cicely Tyson, Whitney Houston, and Beyoncé to preserving Black history in the Smithsonian Institution shows that true artistry endures. What This Recognition Means Breaking Barriers: This marks a powerful shift, placing Black American design excellence at the heart of our national cultural identity. Inspiring the Future: This moment sends a clear message to this and the next generation of creators: build your own table, honor your roots, and let your brilliance shine without compromise. #inspireageneration #legacy #nevergiveup #dreambigger @Beyonce @parkwood @Pharrell @AntoineArnault_ @alexarnault

@bmichaelAmerica @TheCut @VanJones68 @mellodyhobson81 @AP @RobinRoberts @DebRobertsABC @VVFriedman @ninagarcia @TeenVogue @knowles_lawson Uplift one another, and weave our own cultural narratives into the highest echelons of art and history. 💯❤️💯 @CicelyFans @RealWhitney @Beyonce

@bmichaelAmerica @CBSMornings @TheView @BET @tcm @Allure_magazine @NewBlackMan @soledadobrien @TheWing @people @RobinRoberts Uplift one another, and weave our own cultural narratives into the highest echelons of art and history. 💯❤️💯 @BarackObama @BNBuzz @MichelleObama barnesandnoble.com/w/muse-b-micha…

😍 I AM Silhouette First 😍 Timeless Elegance B Michael “Couture” Collection 🥂 By Appointment Only 🥂 What is EXCEPTIONAL. Is what will last. What is GENUINE. Is what will last. What is AUTHENTIC. Is what will last. Cicely Tyson wearing American fashion and interior designer B Michael #fashion #timelessfashion #elegance #gratitude @XFashion @AP_Fashion @Fashionista_com @FastCompany

@bmichaelAmerica @CBSMornings @TheView @BET @tcm @Allure_magazine @NewBlackMan @soledadobrien @TheWing @people @RobinRoberts Uplift one another, and weave our own cultural narratives into the highest echelons of art and history. 💯❤️💯 @BarackObama @MichelleObama @BNBuzz barnesandnoble.com/w/muse-b-micha…

As July draws to a close, proclaiming July 25th as B Michael Day continues to honor the profound impact of visionary American couturier B Michael, celebrating a Black creative genius who built an independent path of elegance, resilience, and true cultural royalty. A Triumph of Self-Determination Redefining Excellence: B Michael proved that authentic luxury and structural mastery do not require validation from a gatekept system. Honoring Legacy: His historic work from dressing icons like Cicely Tyson, Whitney Houston, and Beyoncé to preserving Black history in the Smithsonian Institution shows that true artistry endures. What This Recognition Means Breaking Barriers: It marks a powerful shift in civic recognition, placing Black American design excellence at the heart of our national cultural identity. Inspiring the Future: Establishing this day sends a clear message to the next generation of creators: build your own table, honor your roots, and let your brilliance shine without compromise. #inspireageneration #legacy #nevergiveup #dreambigger @XFashion

Only at the legendary Sugar Bar NYC 🎼🎶 Thursday’s Open Mic 🎤 Singer Songwriter Valerie Simpson-Ashford and American fashion and interior designer B Michael showing us how it’s done! having too much fun! 🤩❤️🤩 When American fashion visionary B Michael and music icon Valerie Simpson get together and share the room at the legendary Ashford & Simpson Sugar Bar, they weave a profound tapestry where timeless rhythm meets luxury style, proving that true artistry in New York City is a living, breathing sanctuary of Black artistic excellence and enduring grace! 🤩❤️🤩 Valerie Simpson wearing American fashion and interior designer B Michael #couture #dress #timelesselegance @XFashion @APEntertainment @Essence @EBONY @theGrio @people @DailyMail @tvonetv @revolttv @CBSMornings @TheView @motown @sonymusic @ASCAP @SonyMusicPub @SonyMusicPubUK @SonyMusicUK @BoF @TheCut @wwd_jp @Fashionista_com @AprilDRyan @kemrichardson7 @soledadobrien @DebRobertsABC @mellodyhobson81

Motivation! True legacy is built on enduring grace, shared vision, and deep roots. When B Michael, Valerie Simpson-Ashford, Freddie Jackson, and Mark Anthony Edwards gather, they embody a masterclass in staying power: proof that authentic artistry and love remain solid as a rock through every season.

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@bmichaelAmerica @NEHgov @globaljazzqueen @WBGO @JazzFoundation @DerrickNAACP @Bakari_Sellers @mcbridesworld @jazzdotorg @davesims_ @nytimesmusic Uplift one another, and weave our own cultural narratives into the highest echelons of art and history. 💯❤️💯

Dianne Reeves is a five-time Grammy Award-winning vocalist and one of the world's preeminent jazz singers, recognized as an NEA Jazz Master. The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) awards the NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship, which is the nation's highest honor in jazz, to recognize individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the art form. When jazz royalty Dianne Reeves accepted her National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Jazz Masters honor at the Kennedy Center, her choice to wear acclaimed Black American couture designer B Michael was a profound act of cultural storytelling. It wove together the rich, resilient threads of the Black experience, elegantly uniting the syncopated genius of American jazz with the masterful artistry of Black American fashion. By intentionally wearing designer B Michael, Dianne Reeves did more than just stun on the red carpet and audience; she boldly centered and celebrated Black excellence in one of the highest cultural arenas in the nation, visually harmonizing the pride, history, and profound beauty of Black genius creators. I AM Silhouette First 😍 Timeless Elegance B Michael “Couture” Collection 🥂 By Appointment Only 🥂 What is EXCEPTIONAL. Is what will last. What is GENUINE. Is what will last. What is AUTHENTIC. Is what will last. #fashion #timelessfashion #elegance #diannereeves @NEAarts @TKCOfficial @AprilDRyan @Essence @BETMusic @EBONY @theGrio @TheRoot @TheCut @RecordingAcad

I AM Silhouette First 😍 Timeless Elegance B Michael “Couture” Collection 🥂 By Appointment Only 🥂 What is EXCEPTIONAL. Is what will last. What is GENUINE. Is what will last. What is AUTHENTIC. Is what will last. #fashion #timelessfashion #elegance Dianne Reeves American jazz singer wearing B Michael #couture @XFashion

I AM Silhouette First 😍 Timeless Elegance B Michael “Couture” Collection 🥂 By Appointment Only 🥂 What is EXCEPTIONAL. Is what will last. What is GENUINE. Is what will last. What is AUTHENTIC. Is what will last. #fashion #timelessfashion #elegance @XFashion

While technology will always advance, the question remains whether it should be used to empower human storytellers or to eliminate their roles entirely for the sake of efficiency and profit. George Lucas built a $5. billion empire on the backs of thousands of talented human artists. To say AI is an unavoidable future that will just replace them is deeply ironic. For a visionary who fundamentally changed filmmaking, brushing off human job losses as simple "progress" overlooks the true source of his own legendary success. Ownership Built on Humans: Lucas amassed his multi-billion-dollar fortune not by doing everything himself, but by taking a risk and owning the rights to his stories and merchandise. He relied heavily on the incredible imagination of artists, sculptors, and animators to bring worlds like Star Wars to life. The Irony of "Progress": Calling job-replacing technology "progress" rings hollow when your own wealth came entirely from human creativity. AI models generally learn by using the work of human artists without their permission. Supporting a system that replaces the very talent that built the industry is a controversial stance. The Power to Choose: As one of the most powerful and wealthy figures in Hollywood, Lucas is not just a passive observer to whom things simply happen. Many creators feel that industry leaders have the power to protect human labor instead of just giving in to the cheapest automated option. @ZSharf @ARRAYNow @DEADLINE @THR @mellodyhobson81 @enews @etnow @EW @Fandango @sundancefest @IndieWire @Variety @MarkAnthonyEdw8 @CicelyFans

Fashion, Costume, Interior, Author and Adjunct Professor. B Michael’s journey is a profound masterclass in creative independence. By refusing to conform or wait for a gate-kept industry to validate his genius, he built his own legacy of authentic luxury. His story proves that visionary artistry and unwavering resilience will always triumph over institutional silence. The Masterclass of B Michael's Journey Engineering Creative Independence: Rather than relying on a historically biased establishment, B Michael chose self-determination, building a heritage brand grounded in structural precision and impeccable craftsmanship. Historic Milestones: He shattered glass ceilings, becoming the first Black American luxury designer to dress an Oscar recipient. His bespoke gowns for his longtime muse, Cicely Tyson, are permanently preserved in the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, The Academy Museum (Oscar), Smithsonian American History Museum and The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Enduring Legacy: Honored with the prestigious Lighthouse Guild Design Visionary Award, his career spans everything from millinery for the television show Dynasty to couture collections worn by global icons like Whitney Houston, and Beyoncé. Shaping the Future: As an adjunct professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York, he actively shares his decades of technical expertise, passing his profound perspective on to future generations. @XFashion @CNNStyle @peoplestyle @tmagazine @NYMag @BoF @wwd @CFDA @FordFoundation @MellonFdn @ProfessorEA @ForbesWomen @Entrepreneur @Essence @EBONY @BET @Bakari_Sellers @AprilDRyan @AP @nytimes @nypost @NYDailyNews @blackenterprise @DerrickNAACP @NewBlackMan @AfricanArchives @mellodyhobson81 @alexarnault @AntoineArnault_ @France24_en @imranamed

I AM Silhouette First 😍 Timeless Elegance B Michael “Couture” Collection 🥂 By Appointment Only 🥂 What is EXCEPTIONAL. Is what will last. What is GENUINE. Is what will last. What is AUTHENTIC. Is what will last. #fashion #timelessfashion #elegance @XFashion

I AM Silhouette First 😍 Timeless Elegance B Michael “Couture” Collection 🥂 By Appointment Only 🥂 What is EXCEPTIONAL. Is what will last. What is GENUINE. Is what will last. What is AUTHENTIC. Is what will last. #fashion #timelessfashion #elegance @XFashion