Ruby Bailey was a Harlem fashionista and designer that did NOT get the recognition she deserved. In this episode of #BlackFashionHistory, Taniqua discusses Ruby Bailey as a pioneer of Afrocentrism in fashion and worked to promote the recognition of black designers. Sources/Further Reading: http://www.fashionstudiesjournal.org/histories/2016/8/30/the-life-and-work-of-anne-lowe-zelda-wynn-valdes-and-ruby-bailey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVGDlrNSAbc https://www.harlemworldmagazine.com/harlems-ruby-bailey-fashion-pioneer-ny-1912-2003/ https://blog.mcny.org/2016/01/05/reintroducing-ruby-bailey/ https://afrosartorialism.wordpress.com/2016/07/31/talents-jonathan-m-square-ruby-bailey-an-unsung-heroine-of-black-fashion/ https://www.nytimes.com/2005/02/13/nyregion/thecity/a-closetful-of-genius.html Join our email list to receive exclusive notes and updates by texting your name and email to (864) 539 -2284  Email us: theblackfashioncloset@gmail.com  Follow us: @blackfashioncloset @blackfashionhistorypodcast @taniquaruss  And if you haven't done so already, please take a moment to rate and review the show. We love hearing your feedback! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/black-fashion-history/message