.Jonathan M. Square, a Rendering Revolution co-founder, contributed to “Trans Hirstory in 99 Objects,” in which he explores a portrait of Romaine-la-Prophétesse by artist Manuel Mathieu. Romaine, a Haitian revolutionary, was possessed by a female spirit and identified as a prophétesse

Scrolling through my camera roll for a birthday selfie, I stumbled upon this baby photo. Mom's choice of dressing me in this patriotic tee brings back memories. It resonates with the work I'm doing alongside North Star, reclaiming American iconography through a black and…

For my 'History of Fashion' class, we were graced with a visit from the dear Natalie Nudell. She shared insights into her scholarly practice, particularly the Fashion Calendar Research Database. Follow the project on IG: instagram.com/fcrd_fit

This young girl, shot by Jamel Shabazz in 1980 in Brownsville, Brooklyn, is forever on my mood board. It’s not only what she is wearing, but how she is wearing it. With her hands jauntily thrown into her pockets, she effortlessly brings the vibrant red dress to life.

Brooks Brothers' sheep logo is embedded in American consciousness in the mid-19th century. My research explores its ties to slavery, evolving from an emporium to a symbol of American elite fashion. Merging the logo with North Star branding riffs off these intertwined histories.

I’m excited to share the launch of the North Star website, skillfully designed by Commercial Artisan. The site includes a long brand statement as well as lookbook images from Collections 01 and 02. Check it out now: northstar.nyc

Renowned textile designer Althea McNish left a lasting impact on London's art scene until her 2020 passing. After seeing her 2022 retrospective, I was inspired to incorporate her 'Grenada bloom' textile into my designs, seen in Collection 02's durag and cropped button-up shirt.

Embracing the start of the new spring semester with a heart full of memories from our whirlwind month-long trip through Brazil 🇧🇷 Brasil é [sempre] uma boa idéia!

On October 8, 2022, I organized the first North Star photo shoot. The phenomenal Malachi Smythe served as the photographer.

Models: Kai Toussaint Marcel + Gabriel Wadford
Makeup: livelifemelissa
Lighting: Edolia Stroud
Design and styling: Jonathan M. Square 🙋🏿‍

O Rio de Janeiro continua sendo #bomanonovo 🌴🌅🚠🎆

I just found this photo that my friend Laurie took of me circa 2016 during a trip to Davis, California for an interview for a job that I'm grateful I didn't land! At the time, I remember feeling a bit washed up and doubted my hireability. Fast forward to today, I think this…

Unlike Fashioning the Self in Slavery and Freedom, North Star focuses on making and embodied practices, taking inspiration from my research on Afro-Diasporic fashion and dress practices.

Really amazing lecture by Jonathan M. Square .

Many thanks to the organisers for putting this together.

Really enjoyed attending Jonathan M. Square's Masterclass today at SGSAH's first Heritage Hub event of the year! Lots of useful advice and insights into an amazing career.

Last chance to sign up for tonight's Annual James McCune Smith Lecture 5.30pm (23 Nov)
Jonathan M. Square “We black folks had to wear lowells”: Negro Cloth, Enslaved People, and the Legacy of Lowell Manufacturing

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Beniba Centre for Slavery Studies

Breaking my TWITTER silence to praise the amazing Fashioning the Self in Slavery and Freedom for an incredible #JamesMcCuneSmith talk on Lowell Cloth University of Glasgow. Can’t wait for his upcoming book ‘Negro Cloth’ - thank you!

I’m excited to announce the release of a special issue of the International Journal of Fashion Studies that I had the honor of editing: bit.ly/47hNGkS.

Catch me across the pond in Glasgow 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👋🏿

Artist Gustavo Nazareno created the cover of the latest issue of the International Journal of Fashion Studies on Afro-Brazilian fashion, which I edited. Titled “Uma ave vermelha vestida de branco” ('A Red Bird Dressed in White'), the painting is rooted in the Afro-Brazilian religion Candomblé. It…

Njideka Akunyili Crosby also includes careful representations of African textiles and fashion in her artworks.