February is Black History Month! To celebrate here on The Fashion Historian, I asked my dear friend and colleague Elizabeth Way if she would pen a couple of guest posts about two incredible African American fashion designers and dressmakers and she kindly agreed. Enjoy! Ann Lowe pictured in Ebony magazine in 1966. Ann Lowe was a leading society dressmaker in New York City...
February is Black History Month! To celebrate here on The Fashion Historian, I asked my dear friend and colleague Elizabeth Way if she would pen a couple of guest posts about two incredible African American fashion designers and dressmakers and she kindly agreed. Enjoy! Elizabeth Keckly in the 1860s. Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Elizabeth Keckly, the talented dressmaker and close...
Right: Image from 13th century Bestiary. British Library, Royal ms 12 F XIII f9r. Sometimes fashion is for the dogs. Just a silly little historic influence post for the weekend! Many thanks to @tudorcook for the manuscript image. ...
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