Breaking Fashion Barriers

#foogallery-gallery-12711 .fg-image { width: 699px; } Dapper DanSergio Hudson Prev 1of8 Next Tracee Dundas Fashion Editor @fashionablyyoursnola A look at Black Fashion Designers that have bridged the gap. As we celebrate Black History Month, it is essential to recognize and appreciate the significant contributions of Black Fashion Designers throughout history. These talented individuals have not only showcased their creativity and vision but have also broken barriers and paved the way for diversity and inclusion in the fashion world. Ann Lowe Known for being the designer behind Jacqueline Kennedy’s iconic wedding gown, Ann Lowe was the first Black Designer to achieve international recognition in the 1950s. Her intricate designs and attention to detail have solidified her place in fashion history. Zelda Wynn Valdes Zelda broke color lines and glass ceilings in the fashion world. Crafting the iconic Playboy Bunny Costume and dressing stars like Ella Fitzgerald and Dorothy Dandridge, she brought Black elegance to the mainstream. A trailblazer, as she was the first Black Fashion Designer to open her own boutique in New York City in 1948. Zelda was a beacon for aspiring Black Designers everywhere, fearlessly reshaping the fashion scene with her innovative designs and unwavering determination and doing it...