Introducing The Original Issue.⁠ ⁠ In honor of Black History Month, we introduce The Original Issue, a cultural platform honoring Black voices whose influence has shaped fashion, lifestyle, and community.⁠ ⁠ Long before recognition or validation, Black creativity and innovation in fashion laid the foundation for cultural movements that continue to shape style today. Often overlooked, rebranded, or removed from their origin, this influence continues to move through self-expression, everyday life, and the way we show up in the world.⁠ ⁠ The Original Issue creates space to honor that legacy, explore its impact, and center the people who helped build it.⁠ ⁠ We begin with Willi Smith, a visionary who designed for real life and real people. At a time when fashion dismissed what Black communities were already wearing, Smith trusted the culture. His work challenged ideas of class, accessibility, and luxury, leaving a legacy that continues to inform how we dress, create, and express ourselves t...