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Biography

James is the News Editor at Complex Magazine. Previously, James’ work has appeared in Vogue, GQ, Blavity, and HuffPost. As a celebrity stylist, James has worked all the major red carpets during awards season—dressing the biggest names in music, TV, and film. In 2020 during the protests for the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, James created the Knowledge of Self: A Guided Journal. Filled with writing prompts, playlists, mental health resources, and photos; this journal functions as a Black Power time capsule and is available everywhere books are sold. In 2022, he’ll launch the Pret-a-Porter Fashion Writing Workshop which teaches participants how to leverage their work to create and get bigger opportunities in the industry. James has a BA in Journalism and an MA in English. He is hard at work on his forthcoming collection of essays and fashion photography entitled Reparations: Style + Soul (Lineage Multimedia 2022).

Content

Total articles 138

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  Mo’Nique Says Friendship With Lee Daniels Is Worth Fighting For

  By James Sanders Verified

  Aug. 29, 2024

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  John Cena’s Mount Rushmore Of Rap Includes Nas, Jay-Z, And Rakim

  By James Sanders Verified

  Aug. 29, 2024

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  Nick Cannon And Brittany Bell’s Son Gets Skipped Two Grades

  By James Sanders Verified

  Aug. 28, 2024

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Company Info

Complex

Complex NTWRK is a media and commerce company formed in 2024 through the acquisition of Complex by the livestream shopping platform NTWRK. This merger creates a unified entity that focuses on youth culture, content, and e-commerce. Headquartered in New York City, with operations in California, the company employs around 280 staff. Originally founded in 2002 as Complex Networks, the company has evolved from a bi-monthly magazine into a multifaceted organization. It produces original programming for platforms like Netflix and Hulu, integrates livestream shopping into its ecosystem, and offers branded content and partnerships. Complex NTWRK also revives its ComplexCon pop-culture convention and reintroduces its magazine as part of its content strategy. The company collaborates with various brands and artists for exclusive product launches and has strategic partnerships, including one with Universal Music Group for music-related content.