When it comes to fashion, we know one thing is true, from the front pages of magazines

to the runways of Fashion Week, if it's popular and on trend, it came from us.

And here's the proof.

This is Two Minute Black History, what you didn't learn in school.

When it comes to fashion, if it's for the culture, you can trust it's from the culture.

And here are some trends that were started by us.

First we have nail extensions.

While Egyptian women were thought to have worn nail extensions created from ivory, gold,

and bone.

In the 1970s, extensions became associated with black women on the disco scene.

Hoop earrings date back to Nubia when they were made of gold and bronze.

These earrings have endured everything from the 1930s jazz age to the black power movement

to now.

Though logos themselves don't belong exclusively to us, the use of logos was mostly on luggage

and bags.

That is, until Dapper Dan, one of the creators of Streetwear, started printing all over

logos on the fabric of coats, shoes, and other clothing.

Are you know those script necklaces, everyone wears?

Fans at least the 1980s, name plates such as those, have been a part of hip hop culture.

Fashion trends like these are a critical part of our culture.

They drive the entire fashion industry.

We must strive to celebrate our brilliance and innovation, recognize their value and

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