At Madame Butterfly Too, style always starts at the top. Our CEO loves to express her personality through fashion, and each outfit she wears tells a story about confidence and femininity. Here are a few of her recent looks this season, styled her way!
Read MoreGrateful for the Glow
This Thanksgiving season Madame Butterfly Too celebrates gratitude, for beauty, confidence, and the women who inspire both. Every look, every detail, every moment of grace is a reminder that style begins with self-love. We’re grateful for the glow that confidence brings. The kind that shows when you feel good about yourself. It’s found in the way you move, the way you carry yourself, in your smile, energy and in YOU! Confidence doesn’t go out of style, so this season were all about celebrating it. At Madam Butterfly Too, we believe true elegance isn’t about perfection, it’s about presence. This November, […]
Read MoreAmerican Businesswoman: Annie Malone
Annie Malone went on to become a pioneering African American businesswoman, philanthropist, and one of the earliest Black female millionaires in America. Born in 1877, she established Poro College, a school devoted to beauty and cosmetology that provided Black women with educational and economic opportunities. Her groundbreaking hair care products, such as a scalp treatment to promote hair growth, transformed the African American beauty market. Malone also charitably donated to charities, schools, and historically Black colleges, leaving a legacy of empowerment and success. Despite facing competition and losses, Annie Malone was dedicated to improving Black communities. She employed thousands of […]
Read MoreHair as Fashion and Identity
Hair has always been a powerful symbol of identity and cultural expression within the Black community. From Afros to braids, locs, and twists, Black hairstyles are not just fashion statements but declarations of heritage, pride, and resistance against oppressive beauty standards. During the Civil Rights Movement, the Afro became a political symbol of Black power and solidarity, challenging Eurocentric ideals of beauty. In the 1990s, cornrows and locs were popularized by hip-hop culture, continuing the legacy of cultural pride and self-expression. Despite their cultural significance, Black hairstyles have often faced discrimination in schools, workplaces, and mainstream media. However, the natural […]
Read MoreModels of Color
Black models have long challenged industry norms, breaking barriers on runways and redefining beauty standards worldwide. Trailblazers like Dorothea Towles and Donyale Luna, the first Black model to appear on the cover of British Vogue in 1966, showcased their skill and determination despite widespread discrimination. Naomi Sims, credited as the first Black supermodel, revolutionized beauty advertising in the 1960s, paving the way for icons like Beverly Johnson, who became the first Black woman on the cover of American Vogue in 1974. Their perseverance opened doors for today’s stars, including Adut Akech, who champions refugee representation, and Precious Lee, celebrated for […]
Read MoreFashion & Activism: Black Liberation
Throughout history, fashion has been a powerful tool of activism and cultural expression within the Black community. From the Civil Rights Movement to the present-day Black Lives Matter protests, clothing has served as a bold statement of identity, resistance, and solidarity. In the 1960s, activists like the Black Panthers redefined political fashion by wearing black leather jackets, berets, and afros, symbolizing power, pride, and unity. Their iconic look was a deliberate rejection of societal norms and an assertion of Black identity and self-determination. Similarly, during the Civil Rights era, leaders and protesters wore their Sunday best—sharp suits, dresses, and polished […]
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