Nocturne Webster: From Runway to Stock

A chance encounter lead Shapely Founder, Iya Thomas, to the amazing gem and brand hero Nocturne Webster. There are several ways one can advocate for and represent who they are. Nocturne effortlessly achieves this through photography.

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Shapely TV: Is Cuffing Season Over?

Typically people are boo'd up for the winter. Your hosts Iya, Toya and Sharon pose the question: Are you keeping your cuffing season bae or is it time to come out of hibernation for a Spring fling?

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Fashion Icon Destin Grayson is Serving Major Style

Check out the man who has coined the term “The Public Ivy League” is Shapely’s Fatshionable style icon of the month, Destin Grayson.

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Ralph Lauren Launches It’s First Big & Tall Collection

Unbeknownst to me, Polo Ralph Lauren has big and tall factory stores. Seeing a big and tall stand alone store from a major brand was a first for me and this Spring Big & Tall collection is a first for them

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DeShawn Pennix, Founder of 100 Brawn is Making Streetwear More Inclusive

Join Brooks and Toya for a new episode of The Weigh-In podcast featuring special guest, DeShawn Pennix, Founder of streetwear brand, 100 Brawn.

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You Can Do More Than Clean This Spring

Spring has arrived! The cold weather is behind us and I'm looking forward to flowers blooming, birds chirping, and feet moving. We've been stuck in the house for so long, I'm starting to blend in with the furniture.

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7 Spring Cleaning Tips from House to Heart

Spring cleaning is more than just tangible clutter. It may be time to clear your mind, be more concise with your goals, revisit/update your business plan and so much more.