 African-American influencers often have been known to start trends though modern day social media, and even in past years they have been able to reach others with their fashion and style.Celebrities like Rihanna, Lupita Nyong'o, Zendaya, and Michelle Obama have been a few of the many fashion idols in the black female community.For men, Pharrell Williams, Kanye West, and Ice Cube have also helped define modern day fashion for black men.