Art + Culture

The stage came alive this winter as St. Louis Dance Theatre delivered a captivating series of performances that celebrated the artistry, discipline, and emotional depth of contemporary dance. The company’s Winter Series brought together an extraordinary blend of choreography, storytelling,…

St. Louis designer DeShawn M. Bey innovates the custom menswear lane with a philosophy that transforms clothing into supreme confidence. From Retail Styling to Custom Menswear Clock it the moment someone walks in wearing one of his pieces. Heads turn….

Eco designer Aileen Woods creates art that reconnects people to the earth and to themselves. Aileen Woods is a trailblazer in the art of eco design. She is a textile artisan. A public artist. A biophiliac who sees the world…

This year marks her third appearance in the Black Creatives in the Lou designer showcase and her second time participating in the exhibition at Neiman Marcus St. Louis. Walking into the store and seeing her work styled by the store’s merchandising team was a moment of quiet disbelief. She stood still, taking it all in. “They style my pieces the same way they style Ralph Lauren and the other major designers,” she says. “That part really hit me.”

From East St. Louis to the global fashion stage, designer Cameo DeBore’ Phillips is building a handbag brand defined by structure, intention, and legacy. The escalators hummed. Conversations floated upward. Fragrance lingered in the air. At the center of Neiman…

Painter, designer, and emerging cultural organizer Amina “Ami” Taylor is carving her own distinctive creative path, with a dope remix for Black artists in North County, St. Louis. Many artists spend years – even decades – trying to define exactly…

Music has always been more than entertainment — it’s a voice for justice, healing, and collective memory. That spirit was front and center as STL Tour Guide Lady Star Houze sat down with Victor Goines, CEO and President of Jazz St….

Delux: Tell us about your journey into dance. What first sparked your passion, and how did that early experience shape your career? Demetrius: My journey into dance began with the immense support of my grandmother, who introduced me to dance…

St. Louis Dance Theatre and COCA are thrilled to present two world premieres this season, bringing bold, dynamic, and unforgettable dance experiences to the stage. Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s Grassville: From her award-winning choreography to her unique storytelling, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa…

This fall, Saint Louis Dance Theatre (STLDT) launches its 2025–2026 Love Languages season, an ambitious program of premieres, masterworks, and collaborations designed to explore how dance serves as a universal language of human connection.  Presented by Paul and Kathleen Matecki,…