Originating from the lively streets of Baltimore, Maryland, Naima (Starr) Eggleston is a multifaceted creative and scholar who centers Black womanhood through her works. From launching her clothing brand (Newest Looks) in January of 2020, to focusing on the representation of Black women and their unique experiences, she leverages her gifts of style and bold statement pieces to turn heads. Naima also hosts annual business brunches for Black women creatives and entrepreneurs in Baltimore in order to elevate networking opportunities that support the endeavors of Black women like herself.

Most recently, she launched her own fashion magazine and blog, STARR NOIR, that seeks to highlight fashion-forward Black individuals. Additionally, the use of fashion as a means of protest and resistance is something Naima is proud of. STARR NOIR intends to increase exposure for both known and emerging Black leaders in culture and media.

Perhaps more important than her many creative and scholastic accolades, Naima is one who expresses personal experiences as a seed for creation. Beyond her work as a young entrepreneur and student leader of Spelman College’s Afrekete group, she wants to inspire generations to come.