Ep. 60: "Donyale Luna: Supermodel" - HBO Max Documentary Recap

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Ep. 60: "Donyale Luna: Supermodel" - HBO Max Documentary Recap

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Donyale Luna is considered the first Black supermodel to appear on a Vogue cover. Taniqua recaps the recen HBO documentary on the life of Donyale Luna.

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Sep 21, 2023

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A fashion history podcast celebrating the past and present contributions of black people around the world to the fashion industry. It's black history, but make it fashion! Hosted by Taniqua.

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Ep. 1 | "I Don't Sew for Social Climbers" - Ann Lowe: The legacy and luxury fashion contributions of the designer Anne Lowe-- the first African-American to become a noted fashion designer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. --- Send in a voice message:... by Black Fashion History
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Ep. 4 | The King of the Jersey - Scott Barrie: In this episode of #BlackFashionHistory, Taniqua discusses how Scott Barrie became known as the man who made the jersey matte dress. Spotlight: The Strut Magazine: Sources/Further Reading: Video: Join our email list to receive exclusive... by Black Fashion History
20 min listen
Ep. 18 | Made in Africa with Jacqueline Shaw: Taniqua chats with Jacqueline Shaw about the importance of building sustainable fashion businesses that manufacture in an African country. Jacqueline Shaw is a fashion designer, educator and business coach who helps creative entrepreneurs, designers,... by Black Fashion History
33 min listen
Ep. 10 | Fluff Chance - Eric Gaskins: In this episode of #BlackFashionHistory, Taniqua discusses the career of African-American designer and fashion blogger/commentator Eric Gaskins. Join our email list to receive exclusive notes and updates by texting your name and email to (864) 539... by Black Fashion History
14 min listen
Ep. 13 | The Grandassa Models: Ambassadors of the Black is Beautiful Movement with Cinque Brathwaite - Part II: Taniqua continues the conversation with Cinque Brathwaite, the co-founder and president of the Elombe Brath Foundation. Cinque talks about how the African Jazz Art Society and Studio birthed the Black is Beautiful Movement and the Grandassa models, a... by Black Fashion History
31 min listen
Ep. 6 | The Most Successful Black Designer in America - Willi Smith: In this episode of #BlackFashionHistory, Taniqua discusses the most successful black designer in America, Willi Smith. Spotlight: Lindsay Peoples Wagner: Sources/Further Reading: Join our email list to receive exclusive notes and updates by... by Black Fashion History
19 min listen
Ep. 2 | The Fit Queen - Zelda Wynn Valdes: In this episode of #BlackFashionHistory, we breakdown how Zelda Wynn Valdes rose to fame, her signature style and the legacy she left behind. *Episode correction: Valdes' boutique in 1948 was named Chez Zelda. Sources/Further Reading: Join our... by Black Fashion History
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Ep. 8 | Harlem Fashionista - Ruby Bailey: 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... by Black Fashion History
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Ep. 3 | The Leading Modernist Jeweler of All Time - Art Smith: In this episode of #BlackFashionHistory, Taniqua discusses how Arthur George "Art" Smith overcame racism to make his mark in fashion and art. Sources/Further Reading: Join our email list to receive exclusive notes and updates by texting your name... by Black Fashion History
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Ep. 5 | Milliner to the Stars - Mildred Blount: In this episode of #BlackFashionHistory, Taniqua discusses how Mildred Blount, the ladies' hat maker behind the pieces in "Gone with the Wind," rose to stardom. Spotlight: LC Apparel Consulting: Sources/Further Reading: Join our email list to... by Black Fashion History
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Ep. 12 | The Grandassa Models: Ambassadors of the Black is Beautiful Movement with Cinque Brathwaite - Part I: In the season premiere, Taniqua chats with Cinque Brathwaite, the co-founder and president of the Elombe Brath Foundation. Cinque talks about how the African Jazz Art Society and Studio birthed the Black is Beautiful Movement and the Grandassa models,... by Black Fashion History
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Ep. 16 | Jay Jaxon: 40 Years of Fashion Design Brilliance with designer, curator and fashion historian Rachel Fenderson Part II: * Apologies for the audio in this episode. Taniqua continues her conversation with Rachel Fenderson about the life and career of Jay Jaxon. The ladies discuss Jaxon's move to the States, his name change and the importance of documenting your... by Black Fashion History
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Ep. 11 | Year End Wrap Up with Gabby Layne of The Strut Magazine - Season Finale: In the final episode of the season, Taniqua chats with Gabby Layne, creator and Editor in Chief of the Strut Magazine, an independent magazine dedicated to creating a community for black fashionistas and covering black fashion culture. The two ladies... by Black Fashion History
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Ep. 9 | Triple Threat: Illustrator, Photojournalist & Designer - Alvin Bell: In this episode of #BlackFashionHistory, Taniqua discusses the career of African-American fashion illustrator, designer and photojournalist Alvin Bell who also was the man behind the proposed Michael Jackson collection in the 80s. Sources/Further... by Black Fashion History
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Ep. 14 | Representation in Fashion, Arts and Education: The Career of Dr. Aziza Braithwaite Bey: Learn more about Dr. Bey: https://cultureandnurturance.wordpress.com/about/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/black-fashion-history/message by Black Fashion History
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Ep. 7 | The Grandfather of Black Designers - Arthur McGee by Black Fashion History
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Ep. 22 | Protecting Your Fashion Brand and Legacy with Jaleesa Johnson by Black Fashion History
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Ep. 23 | The Role of Fashion in Movements for Justice: In this episode, Taniqua discusses how business formal attire and denim were used in the 1960s to highlight racism injustice, sexism and classism during the Civil Rights Movement. Sources/Further Reading: Join our email list to receive exclusive... by Black Fashion History
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Ep. 21 | Creating Characters with "A Different World" and "Living Single" Costume Designer Ceci: Costumer Ceci discusses her experience working on iconic shows like A Different World and Living Single and what true diversity looks like. About Ceci: Ceci is a costume designer with over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry.... by Black Fashion History
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BlackFashionHistory.com is Here!: Download educational resources and show notes now at . --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/black-fashion-history/message by Black Fashion History
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Ep. 15 | Jay Jaxon: 40 Years of Fashion Design Brilliance with designer, curator and fashion historian Rachel Fenderson Part I: Taniqua chats with Rachel Fenderson, fashion designer, curator, historian and lead authority on Jay Jaxon, about the life and career of designer Jay Jaxon and her exhibit at the Queens Historical Society. As the first American to lead a French Couture... by Black Fashion History
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Ep. 19 | BlackNFashion with Lenese Calleea: Lenese Calleea --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/black-fashion-history/message by Black Fashion History
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Ep. 27 | The Creator of the Black Fashion Museum: Lois Alexander Lane: Lois Alexander Lane dedicated her life’s work to highlight the role of African Americans in fashion since the beginning of the 19th Century. She created the Black Fashion Museum which housed the largest and rarest Black fashion collection of all... by Black Fashion History
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Ep. 24 | The Remix: Hip Hop x Fashion Review: In this episode, Taniqua reviews the Netflix documentary The Remix: Hip Hop x Fashion and discusses the state of Black brands and influencers in the fashion industry. Visit us online at Join our email list to receive exclusive notes and... by Black Fashion History
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Ep. 25 | The First Black Woman to Grace the Cover of a Fashion Magazine - Katiti Kironde by Black Fashion History
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Ep. 20 | Sustainable Style and Communities of Color with Dominique Drakeford: --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/black-fashion-history/message by Black Fashion History
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Ep. 33 | Luxury Fashion in Early Black African Civilizations: African civilizations have been well acquainted with luxury before what we know as the modern fashion industry today. In this episode, Taniqua discusses luxury fashion in early Black/African civilizations such as the Kush Empire. Sources/Further... by Black Fashion History
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Ep. 28 | Fashion as Wearable Art: Jae Jarrell: Elaine "Jae" Jarell is an artist, fashion designer and one of the co-founders of the African Commune of Bad Relevant Artists (AFRICOBRA) best known for her one-of-a-kind pieces during the Black Arts Movement. She used her designs to celebrate Black... by Black Fashion History
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Ep. 38 | Givenchy's Black Cabine: Carol Collins-Miles: Carol Collins Miles is a supermodel, musician and restaurateur. She is one of the original members of Hubert de Givenchy’s all Black Cabine in the 1970s, the collection of Black models that ushered in an era of diversity and the first time a French... by Black Fashion History
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Ep. 60: "Donyale Luna: Supermodel" - HBO Max Documentary Recap

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