B Michael

“Givenchy had Audrey Hepburn and B Michael has Cicely Tyson” -B Michael

@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 @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

😍 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

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.

😍 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 #gratitude #throwbackthursday @XFashion

@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