In this special Black History Month episode, Taniqua speaks with Linda Ann Dixon about the legacy of her great grandmother Ann Lowe.

Dorothea Towles Church spent over five years in Europe during the 1950s, modeling for designers like Christian Dior, Elsa Schiaparelli, Robert Piguet, Jacques Fath, Pierre Balmain and more. As the first Black woman to model for major European fashion houses, Church used her gifts and access to help othe black women learn about the fashion industry and give back to her community. Taniqua dives into the career of Dorothea Church. Black Fashion Spotlight: Invisible Beauty Film Episode...

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.  

In 1966, Rosemary E. Reed-Miller followed her interest in fashion and opened Toast and Strawberries,a boutique overlooking Dupont Circle. When Toast and Strawberries opened, she was the only Black woman boutique owner in DC at the time. In this episode, Taniqua dives into her life and career in fashion. Black Fashion Spotlight: Project Runway Winner Bishme Cromartie’s Debut NYFW Show Exuded Edgy Romance Watch the full show here. Episode Sources: Black Dress TV Rosemary Reed Miller The...

Audrey Weaver is a designer that creates hand-crafted artisan scarves and hats & accessories located in the New York City area. Over the past years, she has received editorial credits for her designs in publications such as The New York Times, Essence Magazine, Glamour, and Women’s Wear Daily as well as being featured in The Oprah Winfrey Show, CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story and more. In past years, the scarves have been sold in boutiques and departments stores across the country.  ...

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.  Follow us on IG: @blackfashionhistorypodcast @taniquarudell  Episode Sources/Further Reading:   1. African Americans and Consumerism  2. ...

Many people know Ann Lowe as the designer of gowns for America's most prominent society women, including Jacqueline Kennedy. Winterthur Museum is marking the legacy of Ann Lowe with the largest exhibition of her work to date, featuring 40 iconic gowns, many that have never been on public display. The exhibition will also feature the work of contemporary Black couturiers like B Michael, Tracy Reese, Amsale Aberra, and Bishme Cromartie. Taniqua speaks with Elizabeth Way, associate curator at...

Gettin’ Free! : A Juneteenth Collaboration brought to you by Sistas Who Kill: A True Crime Podcast. We know that history is told from the side of the victors, but that leaves room for misinformation and false narratives.  We are on a mission to change that. 11 Black podcasts have come together to reclaim our history and tell it our way - flavor and all. Welcome to a chronological journey to get free. Learn where we’ve come, what we’ve overcome, and how much further we need to go.  Sistas...

Not many people can claim being one of the great artists of the Harlen Renaissance, personal jeweler of Billie Holiday and the first Black woman to take over the jewelery and art industry in America. Taniqua digs into the life and career of Winifred Mason Chenet, the first Black commercial jewleler in the US and the mentor of many anazing artisans, including Art Smith.  Follow us on IG: @blackfashionhistorypodcast @taniquarudell 

With 2023 being the 50th anniversary year for hip hop, it was only right to begin the year with an appreciation for hip hop fashion. Taniqua highlights three streetwear brands that shaped hip hop culture in the late 80s and 90s. Follow us on IG: @blackfashionhistorypodcast @taniquarudell  Epsiode Sources/Further Reading: www.blackfashionhistory.com/episodes/53-3-streetwear-brands-that-shaped-hip-hop 

In this episode, Taniqua delves a little further into Atlanta Fashion History sharing the career of designer and couturier Ann Jewel Moore and her famous Ubiquisix garment. Follow us on IG: @blackfashionhistorypodcast @taniquarudell  Episode Sources/Further Reading: https://www.blackfashionhistory.com/episodes/52-how-fashion-designer-ann-moore-built-a-20-year-long-career-in-the-1950s Episode Sponsor:  https://www.hemsandbrims.com/

In this episode, Taniqua delves into Atlanta Fashion History and shares the lives and careers of Lilian B. Head and Mae Reeves, two Georgia-born Black women who created couture headwear beginning in the 1940s. Follow us on IG: @blackfashionhistorypodcast @taniquarudell  Episode Sources/Further Reading: https://www.blackfashionhistory.com/episodes/51-two-georgia-born-milliners-youve-probably-never-heard-of

Dandyism or the dandy style is defined as a man who pays great attention to fashion and overall appearance. The modern practice of this style first appeared in the 1970s in London and Paris. However, Black communities around the world, like the Sapeurs and sapeuse of the Congo and the rude boys of Jamaica, adopted this style and made it what it is today. Listen as Taniqua describes how Black people in the diaspora became the face of dandyism.                                                   ...

Models like Donyale Luna, Pat Cleveland, Beverly Johnson and more paved the way for models today. In episode 49 of #BlackFashionHistory, Taniqua discusses Black models accomplished many "firsts" and changed the fashion industry. Follow us on IG: @blackfashionhistorypodcast @taniquarudell  And if you haven't done so already, please take a moment to rate and review the show. We love hearing your feedback!

Liberian model Yahne Sangare covered the June 1967 issue of Jet magazine where she was named "Africa's Famous Model." In episode 48 of #BlackFashionHistory, Taniqua discusses how Liberian journalist, model, designer and UN correspondent broke into fashion and the influence of African models on the industry. Follow us on IG: @blackfashionhistorypodcast @taniquarudell  And if you haven't done so already, please take a moment to rate and review the show. We love hearing your feedback!

In episode 47 of #BlackFashionHistory, Taniqua discusses the Basic Black fashion show of 1969 and its impact on fashion history. Follow us on IG: @blackfashionhistorypodcast @taniquarudell  Episode sponsor: Visit ofuure.com and use code BLACKFASHIONHISTORY for 10% off And if you haven't done so already, please take a moment to rate and review the show. We love hearing your feedback! #BlackFashionHistory

Originally from Boston, MA where she got her start in fashion, Therez started designing clothes at the age of 12 and sold her first dress on the famed Newbury Street at the age of 15. This was quite an accomplishment at that age as Newbury Street was home to Giorgio Armani, Chanel, and Diane Von Furstenberg, just to name a few. Therez moved to New York to attend The Fashion Institute of Technology studying Fashion Design.  She launched her fashion career designing Afrocentric attire under the...

Cassandra Bromfield began her fashion career in the 1980’s. Simultaneously working for herself, Ms. Bromfield also worked freelance for a number of years with Audrey Smaltz and the Ground Crew. That company did backstage management for fashion shows which included 7th on 6th, Fashion Week, MTV and more. Her signature style includes patchworked fabrics and one of these garments has been exhibited at the Museum of the City of New York. Listen to her story. Follow us on IG:...

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.    Follow us on IG: @blackfashionhistorypodcast...

Lisa McFadden is a New York City designer with over 20 years of experience in the fashion industry. Her headpieces entitled ‘Golden Child’ and ‘Bird of Paradise’ have been displayed with the group at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Mezzanine Gallery for the 2018 ‘Holiday’ and 2019 ‘Camp’ themed  exhibits, respectively. Listen to her story.  Guest Info: https://www.lisamcfadden.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lisamcfaddenmillinery/ #BlackFashionHistory

With over two decades of experience in the fashion and beauty industry, New Jersey native Douglas Says is often referred to as "one of the most important, yet under-exposed designers around.” Listen to his story.  Follow us: @blackfashionhistorypodcast  And if you haven't done so already, please take a moment to rate and review the show. We love hearing your feedback! Guest Info Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/douglassays/ Website: https://douglassays.webs.com/ #BlackFashionHistor

Tainqua discusses four (4) vintage Black magazines that provided fashion and style inspiration from the 1950’s to the 2000s.  Follow us on IG: @blackfashionhistorypodcast @taniquarudell  And if you haven't done so already, please take a moment to rate and review the show. We love hearing your feedback! #BlackFashionHistory

Professor Adrienne Jones holds the honor of being the first Black woman to achieve tenured professor status at Pratt Institute. In 2014, Professor Jones conceived and co-curated the landmark exhibition Black Dress, which honors Black designers and addresses the lack of diversity in the fashion industry. Listen to her story.  Follow us on IG: @blackfashionhistorypodcast @taniquarudell  Guest Social Media Info: Black Dress Exhibit: http://www.blackdressexhibit.com/  #BlackFashionHistory

Tony Dennis is affectionately known as “The Stitch Doctor” for his 30-year career “stitching” custom, quality fashion pieces for high-profile clients. Listen to his story. Follow us: @blackfashionhistorypodcast @taniquarudell  Please take a moment to subscribe, rate and review the show. We love hearing your feedback! Guest Social Media Info: https://www.instagram.com/therealstitchdoctor/ https://www.totencarry.com/ https://www.nonamesdesigns.org/ #BlackFashionHistory