It was shocking to me': Black female designers still underrepresented at London fashion week

Despite the presence of notable Black male designers at London Fashion Week, the representation of Black female designers is alarmingly low, with just two out of nearly 60 shows attributed to them. The article contrasts this lack in women's fashion with the success of Black female designers in menswear, pointing out the significant gap in leadership roles for women of color in the fashion industry. Recent analyses indicate that top creative positions remain predominantly held by white individuals, raising concerns about diversity in fashion leadership.

"The lack of Black women designing for women in London is contrasted with a wave of Black female designers making menswear to great acclaim."

"Out of a total of nearly 60 shows, only two were the work of Black women during London Fashion Week."

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