Black Fashion History

Shaka King has made a strong impression in the fashion industry since 1991. He's designed for countless athletes, artists and more. He has been praised by both national and international press. Fairchild Publications-Daily News Record, the New York Times, VIBE, Essence and E! are just a few of the media outlets that have hailed King as a pioneer of the upscale urban chic style, dubbing him the “King of Chic.” Listen to his story.

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Dive into the world of African fashion with Jacqueline Brown in this episode of the Black Fashion History Podcast! From her British-Jamaican roots to her pioneering role with Africa Fashion Guide, Jacqueline discusses the diversity in African fashion and shares her passion for textiles and sustainable fashion. Discover how she navigates ethical challenges, empowers artisans, and envisions Africa as a global leader in fashion sustainability.

Don't miss her insights on preserving traditional fabrics and the storytelling power of African fashion.

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Fashion shows have a deep rooted history in Black American culture. While we didn’t invent fashion shows, we have surely used them to celebrate our beauty, support our causes, make political statements and so much more. In this episode, Taniqua shares a brief overview of the history of these shows in Black communities and how it's impacted the culture.

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1. African Americans and Consumerism

2. Socialite Mollie Moon Used Fashion Shows to Fund the Civil Rights Movement

3. Irvin C. Miller's Brown Skin Models Big Hit in Cleveland

4. The Great Migration and Fashion Shows in Black Communities

5. The History Behind Harlem's Fashion Shows

6. Dorothea Church, 83; First Black Model to Work for French Designers

7. Fashion and Consciousness

8. The Fashion Show that Helped Launch a Movement

9. A Lesson in Black Fashion History

10. Black Power Dressing

Coreen Simpson began her career as a photojournalist and became one of a handful of female photographers on regular assignment covering the Fashion Collections in Paris and New York. Her images have appeared in Vogue, Essence, Ms. Magazine , Paris Match, The New York Times, The Village Voice and numerous books and periodicals.

She began designing and creating one of a kind jewelry in 1982 and quickly became known for her signature piece, THE BLACK CAMEO®

Listen to her story.

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