Today’s Black History shout out goes to menswear designer Jeffrey Banks, 1976 and 1982 winner of the prestigious Coty American Fashion Critics Award: A graduate of Parson’s School of Design, Banks assisted both Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein before opening his own menswear company in 1980. He once said, “I design clothes that are masculine, Continue Reading
Today’s black history salute goes to Trinidadian born actor, choreographer, dancer, artist, and fashion designer Geoffrey Holder.Holder is best known for his tall stature (he clocks in at 6’6″), booming voice, and distinct features. He was costume director for the musical the Wiz.I loved that movie!Here’s one of his creations:A pink and silver sequined number Continue Reading
Today’s black history shout out goes to Wesley Tann, the first African-American designer on 7th Avenue.Tann got started in the early 1950′s and 1960′s, and was known for his sophisticated, sleek clothes. He designed and created garments for opera diva Leontyne Price, Jennie Grossinger of Grossinger’s resort in the Catskills, and for the wife of Continue Reading
“Ann Lowe was known as society’s best kept secret…You would have thought her clothing was Parisian couture, but she charged much less to create the same thing. They all went to her for their debutante balls and weddings.”–Michael Henry Adams Next up for Black History Month is Ann Lowe (1898-1981), designer to prominent families such Continue Reading
“I was fortunate in obtaining work, and in a short time I had acquired something of a reputation as a seamstress and dress-maker. The best ladies in St. Louis were my patrons, and when my reputation was once established I never lacked for orders.”– Elizabeth Keckley, Behind the Scenes Happy February! First up for the Continue Reading
“Suddenly all my ancestors are behind me/ Be still they say/ Watch and listen/ You are the result of the love of thousands.”–Linda Hogan, ‘Walking’ Hey Y’all, So February is going to be huge for the Fashion Bomb! First, Fashion Week is coming to NYC February 2nd-9th! Photo courtesy of www.ohjoy.blogs.com I’m a huge idiot Continue Reading
“In his heyday, which was the 1970s, Burrows set a historic precedent. He was the first African American to gain stature as an international designer. He built a profitable company capturing nonchalance, effervescence and sweaty indulgence in matte jersey dresses that looked best on lithe young women slouched in the corner of a disco in Continue Reading
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