Donyale Luna | What Does it Mean to be a Black Supermodel | A Fashion Experience by Sydnie Beason /CW Style Editor

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Donyale Luna: Breaking Barriers in the Fashion Industry | Until the 1960's, European beauty was acknowledged as the professional standard in the fashion world. That is until Donyale Luna entered the scene becoming the world’s first African American Supermodel, Luna introduced diversity to the industry by presenting her beautifully distinct features as well as her unique outlook on life. She stood up for black women who had not been represented before in fashion and won the world over with her charm.

A Tale of Two Worlds: From Detroit to Europe's Runways Reflecting on her time modeling in Europe, she contrasted it with her upbringing in Detroit, where she felt her looks were not appreciated. Her striking appearance was not lost on everyone, however; Verna Green, a fellow student at Cass Technical, remembered her as unforgettable, yet Luna remained unaware of her beauty. Her fashion sense was simple, opting for black skirts and long-sleeved tops. Sadly, she was ostracized for being different and speaking and looking differently at Cass Technical. Luna recalled, "I grew up realizing I was strange." Despite this, she achieved a significant milestone in 1966 by becoming the first African-American model to grace the cover of British Vogue. She paved the way for young black girls to be authentic in their imagination. She captured the essence of how unique black beauty really is.

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It's time to pay Homage! CopyWrite Magazine Issue 20: Homage | Official Drop 10-18-22

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HOMAGE | ISSUE 20 | COPYWRITE MAGAZINE | 10-18-22 |

HOMAGE | ISSUE 20 | COPYWRITE MAGAZINE | 10-18-22 |

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#SupportTheLocal - Fashion Fest MKE x CopyWrite Magazine

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A word from our partners:

The mission of Fashion Fest MKE is to provide an outlet for Wisconsin designers and artists, to give them a platform to showcase their artistic vision and creativity.

We strive to expose the community to the talent that lies within Milwaukee and surrounding cities, and elevate and strengthen the fashion presence that the city has.

From fashion and art students to established Midwest designers, we will promote the creations and work of a diverse group of individuals.

- Francisca Rodriguez

As we continue to support the local we will now be vocal in our partnerships to further connections in our community and to bring light to the real bonds that have elevated the Urban creative scene in MKE. We #SupportTheLocal!

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Feel the SHIFT! CopyWrite Magazine Issue 19: Shape Shifting | Official Drop 4-15-22

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SHAPE SHIFTING | ISSUE 19 | COPYWRITE MAGAZINE | 4-15-22 |

SHAPE SHIFTING | ISSUE 19 | COPYWRITE MAGAZINE | 4-15-22 |

Are you ready to feel the shift?

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What People Wear In Milwaukee - Promo Video [New /CW Sponsored series]

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Introducing my new series What People Wear In Milwaukee! 

#WPWM celebrates the fashionable people of our city ! Each episode contains impromptu interviews with everyday people. I sit with them and have conversations about what they’re wearing. This series is here to support and bring light to the fashion of our community! 

This project is in collaboration with CopyWrite Mag.

With CopyWrite Mag, I’ll be highlighting dope individuals at local events !

/Kyndal J for /CW 


Tell us what you need. . .

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We are here and ready.

Supporting the local has never been more important than now. As an independently owned Magazine, Media and Design firm, we have always searched for ways we can help navigate and change the narrative of our diverse community. Where structures of propaganda and content overload often distract us from the REAL, we want to make sure that services, stories, and social stimulation that we are linked to speak to our community, instead of shadowing it. Please hit us up with your thoughts, email us with your request for creative media service, drop a comment, join the team, or pitch an idea for collaboration.

We need you!

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CopyWrite 2019 Highlights !!!

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What’s 2019 anthem? (Don’t even mention a Hot Girl Summer to us, because WE didn’t have one). But really, what’s the tune that brought you through the year? The one that bumped on the way to work every morning or the one you blast in the house while getting ready to go out. 

*Play that now* (our pick is Dreamville - Under The Sun ft. J. Cole, DaBaby & Lute)

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This year was the BIG change. We all saw it coming. We all heard the prophecies, got shook, tried to ignore them and then stepped are little scary a**’ in the fire and learned to accept our blessings.  At CopyWrite that meant rearranging our priorities. This year we used skills we left back in college and stopped asking for seats at the table but just walked into rooms with our own chair, placed them on top of the table, climbed up and sat there in silence. (We are done talking, bruh).

Where growth is always the only option, 2019 was that awkward ugly stage that we had to look deep down inside ourselves to love, unconditionally. (Because “[we] woke up for some money, ayy, lil' b*tch, Too many opps in here, tell [us] who you with”). 

So in honor of the opps, here are some highlights from our 2019:

1 . First Things First, We published Issue 13: Rebellion, Issue 14: Fashion & Style, and Issue 15: Facets of Love (w/ half the staff and resources) *Flips hair*

2. We helped plan and media sponsored Riverwest FemFest 

Art by Whitney Saldago

Art by Whitney Saldago

3. We covered Summerfest (Where Carrie created our first “Big Gig” Video Recap)

4. We sponsored Music On The BLT for Hip Hop Week MKE

5. We covered Milwaukee Fashion Week (S/O to Vato being back in the Mil)

6. We dropped gems at the 'ALL I NEED IS ONE MIC' MUSIC SEMINAR’

( Here are those CW submission specs, again)

7. We covered Milwaukee Film Festival & Met Hip Hop Fashion designer/influencer April Walker of Walker Wear 

April Walker & Editor-in-Chief of /CW Lexi S. Brunson

April Walker & Editor-in-Chief of /CW Lexi S. Brunson

8. We started a new partnership with Sneex & met/ interviewed the inspiring Beija Velez

(Check out more Sneex Sofa Sessions w/ our Editor-in-Chief Lexi on the mic in 2020)

Editor-in-Chief Lexi, Beija Velez, Fashion Editor Vato at Sneex Sofa Sessions

Editor-in-Chief Lexi, Beija Velez, Fashion Editor Vato at Sneex Sofa Sessions

9. We got a new “baby” boss (Valia has been to several festivals, music showcases, sat in on interviews, reviewed music, attended photoshoots, viewed exhibits at the art museum and galleries, and appeared in the magazine. She is only 6 months old!)

Boss Baby Valia at MPL Rap Battle

Boss Baby Valia at MPL Rap Battle

10. And of course we have written, reviewed and attended countless music, fashion, art, culture, and community submissions and events.

As always we want to thank you for continuing to #SupportTheLocal and remind you that without you we could not continue to do all that we do. We hope that in 2020, you will continue to share your experiences with CopyWrite and tell others about our platform and what we do!

Here's to a poppin’ 2020.

Love & All Things Urban,

Your /CW Family