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Sotheby's, London September 2023

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Garment inspiration for women's tailored coats

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Garment inspiration for women's slip dress (lingerie) modern-retro

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When it comes to one-stop dressing solutions, few items ooze insouciant cool quite like the 90s slip dress.

The simple silk or satin strappy sheath, typically cut on the bias, has become a timeless wardrobe staple that reappears season after season. The spring/summer 2023 runways boasted many a take on the 90s classic, the strongest of which were Prada's ombre slit-leg silk midis, the patchwork slips at Sportmax, Victoria Beckham's sheer ruffled silk maxis and the lace-trimmed pastel crinkled satin nighties Riccardo Tisci riffed on for his final collection for Burberry.

"We saw so many designers embracing romance and a more feminine aesthetic for SS23 with delicate layers of precious fabrics and lace detailing," says Liane Wiggins, Head of Womenswear at Matches Fashion. "Lace-trimmed slip dresses nod to the 90's aesthetic we continue to see and are a great transitional piece that will work hard in your wardrobe across seasons - whether dressed up for the evening, paired with a t-shirt and ballet flat in the spring, or roll-neck and boots during the colder months."

While a Victoria Beckham ruffled sheer maxi dress is firmly on the mental shopping list, my favourite slip moment of late was served by nineties nightie maestro Alexa Chung, who attended the Rodarte show in New York in February wearing an emerald green bias-cut midi with cream lace trim and a thigh-high slit which she paired, expertly as ever, with a pair of black PVC Satin Laurent boots and a black leather trench. The look was at once pretty and powerful, and proved that styling an ultra-feminine boudoir-style slip with tougher accessories can reap megawatt results.

It was an approach echoed by Danish influencer Pernille Teisbaek, who paired her black silk lace-trim slip with an oversized leather aviator jacket and butch buckle-heavy biker boots at Paris Fashion Week in March. A delightfully easy throw-on look that was decidedly cool.

In its purest form, the silk slip is the perfect low-key summer dress. Just pair with sandals, sunnies and a tan, as Adut Akech did at Coachella and Kendall Jenner did at her Easter celebrations in Palm Springs, and you have the perfect poolside to party piece. For the less dependable British summertime, I personally love how the satin slips were styled at Matthieu Blazy's debut show for Bottega Veneta - with boots, a big bag and a cashmere jumper tied about the waist. A look that takes you from pub to park with ease and, should have you have a pair of strappy sandals in that cavernous bag, to a fancy dinner too.

Talking of fancy, several celebrities of late have embraced supercharged slip styles to deliver red carpet worthy moments. Olivia Rodrigo nailed red carpet minimalism in a sheer black Miu Miu slip at the Grammy's back in February, Lizzy Caplan wore a dramatic red satin slip to the Fatal Attraction premiere in LA last month and when she hit the Prince's Trust Gala in New York last week, Sienna Miller positively glittered in a sheer nude crystal-embellished slip from Fendi's Spring 2023 couture collection. So sensational was Miller's pant-flashing party slip, which came with baby pink organza train, that it needed very little accessorising: just dewy makeup, tousled tresses and a dashing young lover in hand.

The cool girl appeal of a slip dress has long been clear, but as someone not in possession of washboard abs nor perfectly toned upper arms, and with boobs big enough to mean going braless isn't an option, I have long suspected them strictly the preserve of waifish model types. A dress that's cut on the bias clings in all the wrong places, and lacey negligee necklines are not happy bedfellows of the oft-hulking nude strapless bra. However, a little research and I have now found there is indeed a slip for all. Ghost's satin Palm dress for example has thick bra-concealing-but-still-chic straps, hits the shin with the gentlest kick flare that flatters most shapes and is cut on the bias but made from a breathable, machine washable material that's not aggressively clingy. It's no surprise then that it's one of the brand's top bestsellers that they bring back in 12 colours season after season.

"A slip dress is the perfect wardrobe staple - a timeless piece that can be styled and worn in a multitude of ways for any occasion," says Sameera Azeem, Creative Director at Ghost. "Our bestselling Palm dress was designed to be both functional and sophisticated."

I've worn my black one over a white t-shirt with Converse high tops and a denim jacket and also black strappy sandals and big blingy earrings for a summer party. It's a multifunctional team player in my wardrobe that works for myriad forecasts and dress codes. If you can't say that about your next nightie, give it the slip.

Shop the look:

Urban Outfitters slip dress, now £38; shop here

Mango open back slip dress, £55.99; shop here

Reformation

Olivia von Halle Bibi silk satin slip, £490; shop here

Urban Outfitters black lace slip dres, £45; shop here

Ghost Palm satin slip dress, £120; shop here

Mango black slip dress, £109.99; shop here

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The enduring appeal of the 90s slip dress

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When it comes to one-stop dressing solutions, few items ooze insouciant cool quite like the 90s slip dress. The simple silk or satin strappy sheath, typically cut on the bias, has become a timeless wardrobe staple that reappears season after season.

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Research/visit - An exhibition at the V&A Museum, Africa Fashion,  London 2023

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Research/visit - An exhibition at the V&A Museum, Africa Fashion,  London 2023

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I visited on 14 Apr - am. I use the exhibition objects displayed as inspiration for design ideas...

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Luxury fabric research trip - The Textile Forum, London

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Luxury fabric research trip - The Textile Forum, London

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I visited 21 Mar - pm. With the intention to source fabrics & haberdashery for my current & future collection/s😁. I use the exhibition as inspiration & research for fabric trends.

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Lostock Hall  WW1 memorial, Lancashire. Research/visit -  on route Journey to Edinburgh, Scotland Mar 2023... 

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Lostock Hall  WW1 memorial, Lancashire. Research/visit -  on route Journey to Edinburgh, Scotland Mar 2023... 

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I might use the image/s as inspiration for design ideas, motifs regarding my 3rd theme - WW1 Women.

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Fashion photography: (as inspiration) - Howard & Joan Coster c. 1929 Vogue cover (vintage)

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Fashion photography: (as inspiration) - Howard & Joan Coster c. 1929 Vogue cover (vintage)

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Model wears a wrap gown with a large fur collar. This photograph could inspire accessories for one of my looks (grad collection) ?

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Fashion photography: (as inspiration) - Edward Steichen c. 1933 Vogue cover (vintage)

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Fashion photography: (as inspiration) - Edward Steichen c. 1933 Vogue cover (vintage)

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Model wears a high collar, white fur wrap. This photograph could inspire accessories for one of my looks (grad collection) ?

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The Print

This premium giclée print, an upgrade from the standard giclée print, is produced on thick (310 gsm), textured watercolor paper with the same vivid colors, accuracy, and exceptional resolution giclée prints are known for. The standard for museums and galleries around the world, giclée is a printing process where millions of ink droplets are "sprayed" onto a high-quality paper. The smooth transitions of color gradients make giclée prints appear much more realistic than other prints.

Ships in Arrives by Tue, Feb 28

Product ID: 55501033862A

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This premium giclée print, an upgrade from the standard giclée print, is produced on thick (310 gsm), textured watercolor paper with the same vivid colors, accuracy, and exceptional resolution giclée prints are known for. The standard for museums and galleries around the world, giclée is a printing process where millions of ink droplets are "sprayed" onto a high-quality paper.

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Iconic Aquascutum trench coat 1914 - what happened?

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Soldiers from the Empire did their part!

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This image inspired my accessory - cape (for grad collection):

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Soldiers from the Empire did their part!

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12 Things You Didn't Know About Women In The First World War - I.W.M. London

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12 Things You Didn't Know About Women In The First World War - I.W.M. London

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UNIFORMS AND INSIGNIA

Jacket - Scottish Women's Hospitals, I.W.M. This jacket inspired my third look (for grad collection): Utility
-Belted jacket with pocket details

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Women's Fashion During WWI: 1914–1920. Fashion illustration (as inspiration) George Barbier (1882-1932)

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Women's Fashion During WWI: 1914–1920. Fashion illustration (as inspiration) George Barbier (1882-1932)

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Barbier illustration - 1914: WW1 women.

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Photography (as inspiration): Woman in an overall (for real!)

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How the Great War Changed Fashion for Women

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How the Great War Changed Fashion for Women

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I used the image/s as inspiration for design ideas, regarding my 3rd theme - WW1 Women.

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National Gallery of Art - Uncovering America: The Harlem Renaissance

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National Gallery of Art - Uncovering America: The Harlem Renaissance

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Harlem Renaissance (nga.gov)
Photography (as inspiration): James Van Der Zee, Garveyite Family, Harlem, 1924.
Uncovering America - Learning resource!

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Research/visit - An exhibition at the Design Museum, (about Surrealism) London 2023

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Research/visit - An exhibition at the Design Museum, (about Surrealism) London 2023

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I visited 11 Feb - am. I use the exhibition as inspiration for design ideas...

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Outerwear: The classic Burberry trench coat (women's). Currently available in-store & online in sizes 2-18

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Outerwear: The classic Burberry trench coat (women's). Currently available in-store & online in sizes 2-18

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PRODUCT DETAILS

The iconic Burberry trench, made in Yorkshire from shower-resistant gabardine.

Size - Not large enough & It's just not fair!😒

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(Designers)The Luxe Plus-Size Brands That Fashion Girls Are Loving

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(Designers)The Luxe Plus-Size Brands That Fashion Girls Are Loving

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Market research: clothes for curvy ladies!

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Fashion photography (as inspiration) James Abbe (1883-1973)

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Fashion photography (as inspiration) James Abbe (1883-1973)

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Jazz Age Fashion Photography

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Fashion photography (as inspiration) Eve Arnold (1913-2012)

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Fashion photography (as inspiration) Eve Arnold (1913-2012)

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The Female Gaze: 10 Women Who Changed Fashion Photography As We Know It

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Fashion photography (as inspiration) Adolphe De Meyer (1868-1949)

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Fashion photography (as inspiration) Adolphe De Meyer (1868-1949)

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Chanel (1925), Art Deco style dress for Harper's Bazaar

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Jazz Age Beauty (icon): Nina Mae McKinney (1929)

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Jazz Age Beauty (icon): Nina Mae McKinney (1929)

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Photos of Film stars who defined the 1920's
- Vintage glamour (black)
- Iconic (Actress?) who influenced the Harlem Renaissance

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Market research: SHEIN is a global fashion and lifestyle e-retailer committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all.

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Beige - Plus-size retailer. The luxury plus size destination for women

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Beige - Plus-size retailer. The luxury plus size destination for women

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Market research: (British) Gorgeous clothes for curvy girls!

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Elena Miro - Plus-size design & retailer

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Elena Miro - Plus-size design & retailer

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Market research: Plus-size fashion retailer, Italy. Elena Miro is the epitome of style and sophistication for plus size women and is the only plus size designer to showcase at Milan Fashion Week.

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Anna Scholz - Plus size design & retailer (luxury)

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Anna Scholz - Plus size design & retailer (luxury)

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#Exclusively plus size - Market research: British

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Birmingham City University (B.C.U.) Jazz Archive 

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Birmingham City University (B.C.U.) Jazz Archive 

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B.C.U. houses a satellite collection in state-of-the-art archival facilities. Partnered with N.J.A. Essex

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Nefertiti Neferneferuaten - Pharoah of Egypt (c.  1370 – c. 1330 BC)

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Nefertiti Neferneferuaten - Pharoah of Egypt (c.  1370 – c. 1330 BC)

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One of ten most powerful pharaohs of Egypt, who were women. She is depicted wearing an Egyptian style headdress & collar - Garment inspiration for detail - embellished dress yoke.

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Royal Ascot Ladies day, 2016 - Accessories...

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Royal Ascot Ladies day, 2016 - Accessories...

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Big, bold & beautiful hats (millinery) of Royal Ascot, Berkshire.

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Liking the edges of the suit! worn to Cheltenham ladies day, Gloucester.

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Bakerfix (hair product) signed ad featuring JB

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Garment inspiration for women's tailored coats (vintage)

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A previous exhibition at the British Museum, (about Egypt) London (1972)

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A previous exhibition at the British Museum, (about Egypt) London (1972)

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Retro poster (1972) for...Tutankhamun: ancient and modern perspectives  = Egyptian influence.

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The Chanel L.B.D. (Little Black Dress) inspiration

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The Chanel L.B.D. (Little Black Dress) inspiration

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This 'chic' garment started with Chanel in 1926 and continues...

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World War 1 - Women (Garment inspiration)

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World War 1 - Women (Garment inspiration)

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The London coat for the vintage 'London look!'

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Art Deco & the jazz age (V&A Museum, London)

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Art Deco & the jazz age (V&A Museum, London)

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Art Deco textile prints (inspiration)

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Art Deco collection at the V&A Museum, London

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Art Deco collection at the V&A Museum, London

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The Art Deco objects in the V&A collections span furnishings, ceramics, glassware, metalwork, fabrics, prints and fashion.

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Explore the Art Deco collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Ranging from fabrics to vases, discover our Art Deco objects from the 1920s and 1930s.

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Retro poster (1972) for...

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An exhibition at the British Museum, London (2022)

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An exhibition at the British Museum, London (2022)

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Links to my Art Deco - Egypt (influence) theme 2 trends: Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics - as motifs

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Best Red carpet looks of all time - Ava DuVernay, 2017

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Best Red carpet looks of all time - Ava DuVernay, 2017

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The director stepped out in this full-skirted, silver gown at the 2017 Academy Awards. DuVernay took to Twitter to tell fans her dress was not just beautiful but a political statement against Trump's travel ban. “A small sign of solidarity,” she wrote. “I chose to wear a gown by a designer from a majority Muslim country. Thanks to @AshiStudio of Lebanon.”

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Best Red carpet looks of all time - Taraji. P Henson, 2017

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Best Red carpet looks of all time - Taraji. P Henson, 2017

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This sleek, off-the-shoulder, velvet dress was a gown to remember from the 2017 Academy Awards. A custom Alberta Ferretti, the actress may have been in the film 'Hidden Figures,' but she sure wasn't hiding it here.

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Best Red carpet looks of all time - Charlize Theron, 2013

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Best Red carpet looks of all time - Charlize Theron, 2013

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The actress looked incredible in this structured gown at the 2013 Academy Awards. This Christian Dior Haute Couture piece was the perfect fit for Theron.

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Naomi Campbell & Kate Moss in slip dresses - contemporary fashion, 1997

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Naomi Campbell & Kate Moss in slip dresses - contemporary fashion, 1997

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Supermodels Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss reigned Queens of the '90s Modeling World. They were spotted, towards the end of the decade, at the Versace Diamonds are Forever show in London wearing the coolest, slinkiest slip dresses.

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Biopics About Black Musicians Everyone Should Watch

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By Originally published on Cinemablend of CinemaBlend | A music biopic can help cement the legacy of any musical artist. For Black musicians, it's a great outlet to tell their story (or at least, parts of it). Of course, not all biopics are equal.

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Breakthrough film performances by great black actors.

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of By Originally published on Cinemablend Total Film |

Throughout Hollywood's history, there's been a bias toward white audiences that has bled into the industry today. While there is a concerted effort for movies and television to better reflect the experiences of more people than ever before these days, there's much more progress to be made. In spirit of being perceptive to the need for continued representation, let us celebrate how the most iconic Black voices in film broke through into the Hollywood mainstream.

From Whoopi Goldberg's start in the '80s to Michael B. Jordan just under a decade ago, let's talk about some of the unforgettable film performances by Black actors that helped really catapult them into super fame.

By Sarah El-Mahmoud

© Touchstone Pictures

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10 Unforgettable Breakthrough Film Performances By Great Black Actors

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Shocking! The Surreal World of Elsa Schiaparelli. A previous exhibition in Paris - Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris (fin. Jan 2023)

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Shocking! The Surreal World of Elsa Schiaparelli. A previous exhibition in Paris - Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris (fin. Jan 2023)

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Jacket with Embroidery based on a Jean Cocteau illustration. Collab with House of Lesage AW 1937.

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Julia Roberts wears Maison Schiaparelli SS 2022/23

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Julia Roberts wears Maison Schiaparelli SS 2022/23

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JR in Custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture - She wore a floor-length black dress in silk crepe with dégradé embroidery made of shades, blade threads, golden tubes, pearls, and Swarovski rhinestones reminiscent of sunrays, inspired by the 1938 Apollo of Versailles cape by Elsa Schiaparelli on the sleeves, on the back and along the neckline.

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Rihanna wears Maison Schiaparelli AW 2022/23

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Rihanna wears Maison Schiaparelli AW 2022/23

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Rihanna in Custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture - She wore a black velvet bustier dress with silk jersey drapé and a voluminous stole in black bonded silk velvet.

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Contemporary Harlem

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Contemporary Harlem

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Kenzo SS 2013 - printed jumpsuit (women)

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Harlem Renaissance inspired fashion: women

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Female icons/legends (for inspiration): Cleopatra  Pharoah of Egypt (b. 70/69 BCE—d. August 30 BCE, 

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Female icons/legends (for inspiration): Cleopatra  Pharoah of Egypt (b. 70/69 BCE—d. August 30 BCE, 

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Egyptian influence of Cleopatra

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Fashion photography (as inspiration) Victor Peace

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Fashion photography (as inspiration) Victor Peace

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Fashion inspiration - colour

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Vintage fashion (on screen) with a twist...

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Vintage fashion (on screen) with a twist...

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Timewasters (British 2017-2019) vintage (c.1920's-30's) TV series
-Jazz age

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Links to my Art Deco - Egypt (influence) theme 2 trends c.1920's:
-Egyptian revival fashion
-Egyptomania

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Links to my Art Deco - Egypt (influence) theme 2 trends c. 1920's:
-Egyptian revival 1920's
-Egyptomania 1920's

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1920s Fashion Animation | 1920s fashion, Egyptian fashion, Fashion

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Feb 25, 2014 - Created from Paper Dolls - an animated fashion show from the roaring 1920s.

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A previous exhibition in Totnes Fashion & Textiles  Museum, Devon (2019)

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A previous exhibition in Totnes Fashion & Textiles  Museum, Devon (2019)

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Jazz Age fashion 1920's & 30's (for my research)

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2019 Exhibition — The Jazz Age — Totnes Fashion & Textiles Museum

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A past fashion exhibition at the Cincinnati Art Museum in 2011, Cincinnati U.S.A

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A past fashion exhibition at the Cincinnati Art Museum in 2011, Cincinnati U.S.A

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Art Deco: Fashion and Design in the Jazz Age (for my research)

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Art Deco: Fashion and Design in the Jazz Age

Art Deco: Fashion and Design in the Jazz Age features The Betty Colker Collection of 1920s gowns. Collecting for over 50 years from vintage dealers around the world, Cincinnati native Betty Galpin Colker recently donated her collection to the Cincinnati Art Museum. Bold art deco designs are worked in beading, sequins, and embroidery on diaphanous slip dresses characteristic of the Roaring Twenties. The fashion featured in this exhibition is placed in context with exceptional examples of decorative arts from the museum's permanent collection, jewelry, posters, Cincinnati architecture, and original fashion plates from the Gazette du Bon Ton.

Generous support for this exhibition is provided by:

Image: United States, Evening Dress, 1925-28, Silk, glass beads, The Betty Colker Collection, 2010.101

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Cincinnati Art Museum: Art Deco: Fashion and Design in the Jazz Age at the Cincinnati Art Museum

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Art Deco: Fashion and Design in the Jazz Age features The Betty Colker Collection of 1920s gowns. Collecting for over 50 years from vintage dealers around the world, Cincinnati native Betty Galpin Colker recently donated her collection to the Cincinnati Art Museum.

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Fashion in cinema: Harlem Nights (youtube vid)

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Fashion in cinema: Harlem Nights (youtube vid)

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Harlem Renaissance influenced fashion featured in the film: Harlem Nights (1989)
Fashion in Cinema Harlem Nights - Bing video

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A past exhibition at the Keith de Lellis Gallery, 2020 in New York, U.S.A

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A past exhibition at the Keith de Lellis Gallery, 2020 in New York, U.S.A

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Beyond the Harlem Renaissance: African American (Photographic) Portraits by Carl Van Vechten (for my research)

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Research/visit to Highclere castle - Hampshire, England

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Research/visit to Highclere castle - Hampshire, England

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I use the exhibition/location as inspiration for design ideas...This castle links my 3 themes: (I visited during Lockdown 2020!) Home of Carnarvon - 5th Earl discovered Tutankhamun, the family also sheltered soldiers during WW1...

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The Egyptian Exhibition, 5th Earl of Carnarvon, Tutankhamun, Highclere Castle

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The 8th Earl and Countess have opened a new Egyptian Exhibition throughout the cellars of the Castle to celebrate the 5th Earl’s achievements.

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The flapper: plus-size
vintage style fashion

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A previous exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery,  London (2020)Tutankhamun - The Golden Pharoah (archaeological tomb artefacts)

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A previous exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery,  London (2020)Tutankhamun - The Golden Pharoah (archaeological tomb artefacts)

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This influenced/led my Art Deco theme
-Gold (colour palette)
-Centenary

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About

Tutankhamun's Priceless Treasures to Make Final London Appearance 'TUTANKHAMUN: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh Celebrates the Centenary of Howard Carter's Discovery; Unprecedented Collection Coming to Saatchi Gallery in November Produced by the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities and IMG, and presented by Viking Cruises

In residence at the Saatchi Gallery until 3 May 2020, the exhibition commemorates the 100th anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb, and is the final chance to see these glittering world heritage artefacts before they return to Egypt forever.

Explore the life of King Tutankhamun, and the storied discovery that captivated the world, through more than 150 authentic pieces from the tomb - three times the quantity that has travelled in previous exhibitions - more than 60 of which are travelling outside of Egypt for the first time.

The third of 10 cities to host TUTANKHAMUN: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh the London showing follows record-breaking stops in Los Angeles and Paris. In Los Angeles the exhibition was among the most successful in the history of the California Science Centre, while in Paris it became France's most attended exhibition of all time with over 1.4 million visitors.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience the wonder and mystery of the boy king before his priceless objects return to Egypt forever.

The exhibition ends soon. Don't miss out on the final chance to see the treasures in the UK. Sell-outs are expected and advance booking is highly recommended.

General enquiries: enquiries@tutankhamun-london.com
FAQs: https://tutankhamun-london.com/your-visit/
tutankhamun-london.com

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Tutankhamun's Priceless Treasures to Make Final London Appearance 'TUTANKHAMUN: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh Celebrates the Centenary of Howard Carter's Discovery; Unprecedented Collection Coming to Saatchi Gallery in November Produced by the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities and IMG, and presented by Viking Cruises In residence at the Saatchi Gallery until 3 May 2020, the exhibition commemorates the 100th anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb, and is the final chance to see these glittering world heritage artefacts before they return to Egypt forever.

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Inspiration from research into the Dinner Jacket/Tuxedo: Women in suits

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Just a quick one because it's super sunny today (for England) and I've been cooped up in my office all day at work so I'm going to head out for a run or go to the pub, I haven't decided yet, or maybe a run I really do think less is more sometimes ladies and there's nothing more off-putting than a woman who is putting all the goods on display if you know what I mean. The female tuxedo takes what has traditionally been used by men to show prosperity and professionalism, adapted it, taken ownership of it and made it sexy. This to the pub?! Who knows.
But on a completely unrelated topic I wanted to quickly discuss how freakin' awesome females look when they rock a Power Tux; I think wearing a suit can make a woman feel so powerful and not simply because they're wearing something which is traditionally seen as a male garment and with that comes the archaic connotations of gendered strength and assertiveness but because when it is done correctly it can be a blend of that androgynous femininity which is so attractive in a woman.
BBC article summarises my thoughts in a much more eloquent way and gives a bit of background to the emergence of the female suit from Marlene Dietrich wearing one in the 1930 movie ' Morocco' to YSL introducing a female tuxedo in his 1966 show.

It's not about looking masculine at all, you don't have to end up looking like Miss Trunchbull in an unflattering power suit with this look- the key is to keep the angles sharp and although not having to be fitted, the jacket shouldn't be too big.

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Just a quick one because it's super sunny today (for England) and I've been cooped up in my office all day at work so I'm going to head out for a run or go to the pub, I haven't decided yet, or maybe a run I really do think less is more sometimes ladies and there's nothing more off-putting than a woman who is putting all the goods on display if you know what I mean.

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French luxury brand Dior hosted a whimsical show in front of the Great Pyramid in Giza, Egypt where it unveiled its new menswear collection.

Set ahead of the back-lit Seven Wonder, models paced down a lengthy runway sporting looks from the brand's autumn 2023 menswear line.

Mostly following a grey colour palette, which clashed with the colours of the desert, the transitional looks aimed to provide for both daytime and nighttime, with inspiration subtly drawn from the label's archive and its current men's atelier lines.

Dior autumn 23. Credit: Dior

Through a particular emphasis on pattern cutting, the brand said the collection looked to merge the feminine and masculine, utilising tailoring and couture finishings to achieve a range of outerwear pieces.

Archival embroideries were modernised, while Dior's leather goods also took to the stage in the brand's attempt to "reinterpret luxury into a new, organic utility", a press release read.

Dior autumn 23. Credit: Dior

There were particular nods to a 50's Dior dress, Bonne Fortune, and its bias pleated skirt, which was evident in a number of crin-like wool demi-kilts, further emphasising the brand's futuristic stance on traditional tailoring.

The event saw an array of notable figures supporting the fashion house in the show's front row, including Lewis Hamilton, Naomi Campbell and South Korean rapper Oh Seh-un.

Dior autumn 23 Finale © Alessandro Garofalo

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French luxury brand Dior hosted a whimsical show in front of the Great Pyramid in Giza, Egypt where it unveiled its new menswear collection. Set ahead of the back-lit Seven Wonder, models paced down a lengthy runway sporting looks from the brand's autumn 2023 menswear line.

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From cabaret feathers to sleek suits and velvet robes, Dior celebrated Josephine Baker and the wild freedom of the Roaring Twenties in a celeb-packed show on

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It's no secret that racism and bias ran rampant in the film industry in the 19 th and 20 th centuries. Film producers and casting agents seldom chose Black actors for roles that were not rooted in some damaging stereotype. Stars such as Diahann Carroll, Dorothy Dandridge, and Lena Horne are just a few of the many bombshells who, against all odds, successfully forged a path for other women of color who would come after them. They were also pioneers who fought to close the income gap between Black and White actors, and demanded more respectable roles for Black actors in major motion pictures.

Today's starlets stand on the shoulders of legendary icons like Nichelle Nichols, who inspired little girls and women alike when she was featured on Her portrayal of Lieutenant Nyota Uhura was particularly groundbreaking because it was one of the first times a Black actress was featured on a major television series. Her presence on the screen allowed many others to dream and aspire to Hollywood stardom. Star Trek: The Original Series. That's the power of representation.

Despite the blond hair, blue-eyed standard of beauty that dominated mainstream culture, these Black women strutted through in all of their glory, indulged in some good trouble, and created space for other Black women to follow in their footsteps. Thanks to their efforts and unabashed pursuit of success, we now have icons like Viola Davis, Halle Berry, Kerry Washington, and many more actresses who are coming up after them.

It's why we have to give these legendary Black beauties their flowers. We will love and celebrate for many years to come.
Pearl Bailey
The gorgeous and dynamic Bailey took Broadway by storm after making her debut in St. Louis Woman in 1946. She was a tall and buxom beauty with a rich, sultry voice that could easily lull you to sleep. In 1968 she won a Tony Award for the title role in the all-Black production of Hello, Dolly!
Josephine Baker
Born Freda Josephine McDonald, the iconic dancer and performer first began to make a name for herself in vaudeville theater, and then became an instrumental figure in the Harlem Renaissance. Baker famously refused to perform for segregated audiences in the United States which eventually led to the integration of many performance venues around the country (most notably in Las Vegas). Aside from her undeniable talent and effervescent personality, Baker was also considered to be a stunning beauty. Ernest Hemingway reportedly called her "the most sensational woman anyone ever saw." Her famous act in the 1920s, "Danse Sauvage," in which she danced topless in a banana skirt, became a cultural reference point for decades to come.
Diahann Carroll
The Bronx-born actress was beauty personified. In the 1950s she captivated audiences in Broadway shows like Carmen Jones and Then in 1968 she was cast as the lead in the TV series , making her the first Black actress to star in a television series - and not in a domestic role. Her talent was astounding, and so was her enviably high cheekbones. Carroll also wasn't afraid to test the limits when it came to makeup, donning winged eyeliner and bold eye shadows that only complemented her natural features.
Dorothy Dandridge
The stunning Dandridge began her career as one half of the Dandridge Sisters, costarring with sister Vivian. She continued performing on stage and in films from the 1940s through the '60s. Dandridge most notably became the first woman of color to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Carmen Jones in 1954. Her life and legacy were portrayed by Halle Berry in the made-for-cable biopic Introducing Dorothy Dandridge in 1999.
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The sultry singer and actress broke barriers for Black women in entertainment, and is remembered as a beauty icon. Horne opened up about the criticism she received for being too Black for White people and yet too light for Black folks. She rose to prominence during WWII, becoming the object of Black servicemen's affection. "The whole thing that made me a star was the war," Ms. Horne said in 1990, according to The New York Times . "Of course the Black guys couldn't put Betty Grable's picture in their footlockers. But they could put mine." After a successful run with MGM Studios from the 1940s to the '50s, Horne became a staple on several TV variety shows. Today, she is revered for her effortless style and classy demeanor.
Nichelle Nichols
With her wide smile and cat-like eyes, the petite singer, actress, dancer, and activist was a face that was hard to forget. Even more difficult to forget was her bold and fiery personality. The dynamic Kitt spoke four languages (English, Dutch, French and German) in her distinctive voice, and was an outspoken proponent of civil rights. Her 1953 rendition of the holiday novelty song "Santa Baby" is considered by many to be a classic.
Hazel Scott
This Hollywood beauty is best known for her portrayal of Lieutenant Nyota Uhura in Star Trek: The Original Series , which was produced from September 1966 to December 1967, and its film sequels. The gorgeous actress made history as one of the first Black women featured in a major television series. Though she was tempted to leave the show in order to pursue a career on Broadway, she was reportedly persuaded by the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., to stick it out so that Black women and children could remain inspired.
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Nicknamed "Darling of Café Society," Scott became the first Black American woman to host her own TV show when The Hazel Scott Show debuted in 1950. She was as fearless as she was beautiful. Like Josephine Baker, the jazz pianist and actor was one of the first Black performers who refused to play in front of segregated audiences. She was also a pioneer for Black actresses in Hollywood, demanding equal pay and proper credits in films.

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These women dared to be different and unapologetically Black. Because of their immeasurable talent and innumerable sacrifices in the face of extreme pushback, Hollywood slowly began opening its doors for more diverse stories. We'll continue to celebrate them for years to come.

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100 Years Later, We're Still Wearing Trends From This Decade

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Dior has teamed up with 2019 LVMH Prize winner Thebe Magugu on a capsule collection in support of the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP).

Magugu, the youngest recipient of the LVMH Prize and the first African to receive the honour, was invited by Dior's creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri to reinterpret the house's iconic 'New Look' through his own contemporary feminist vision.

The South African-based designer reimagined Dior's hallmark New Look cinched jacket as a cotton T-shirt featuring a motif of two female silhouettes holding hands to represent sisterhood. The T-shirt, produced in South Africa, also has bright yellow straps to allow the wearer to highlight their waist.

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The sisterhood motif is also emblazoned on the Dior Book Tote, fully embroidered with the blue multicolour Dior Oblique motif, the Diorcamp bag, and combined with the classic Dior constellation motif on a silk scarf.

Completing the collection is a feather-light tulle skirt with pleats underlining symmetrical effects and a hat with two yellow drawstrings.

Image: Dior by Travys Owen

The limited-edition capsule is available in select Dior flagship boutiques and online. The French fashion house has also made a donation to CTAOP, established in 2007 by actress Theron to uplift the health, education, and safety of youth in Southern Africa. Theron is also a brand ambassador for Dior and the longtime face of the J'Adore perfume.

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Dior has teamed up with 2019 LVMH Prize winner Thebe Magugu on a capsule collection in support of the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP). Magugu, the youngest recipient of the LVMH Prize and the first African to receive the honour, was invited by Dior's creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri to reinterpret the house's iconic 'New Look' through his own contemporary feminist vision.

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Pattern & print trend AW 22 (from Patternbank)

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Ruth E. Carter's historic win for Best Costume Design at this year's Academy Awards for her work on Black Pantherwas monumentally deserved-and, ahem, long overdue. We wanted to celebrate not only Carter, but also the many iconic moments of fashion in Black films, and so we asked a group of writers, actors, stylists, and costume designers, from Lena Waithe and Deborah Ayorinde to Kris Harring and Marci Rodgers to weigh in on their favorite looks throughout the years.

Admire them all, below. And then plan on rewatching every single one of these movies as soon as possible.

Coming to America

"Designed by Deborah Nadoolman Landis, the regal costumes Eddie Murphy wore in Coming to America were the precursor for what African royalty could look like onscreen. Taking care to position the fictional Zamundan character in a then-contemporary context, the suits with animal print shawls and golden-plated jewelry became a visual touchstone for the film and an iconic image of Black men onscreen."- Cate Young, writer

"Coming to America from beginning to end: the furs, the prints, the gold, the feathers, the flowers. But my favorite scene is when Prince Akeem and Semi were dropped off in Flushing, Queens: they turn around, and all their luggage is gone. They come outside the next day, and everyone on the block had it looking like Zamunda, Queens."-Kris Harring, designer

"Coming to America's wedding scene when the bride-to-be has a whole royal African performance before her entrance, and the guests are draped in African print cloths and head wraps with vibrant colors and oversized fine gold jewels. It's exactly what I knew African weddings looked like but I was happy to see it getting beautifully covered in America."-Nana Agyemang, social media editor at The Cut

"They're all giving you all the looks that could be given. Especially the scene where Vanessa Calloway was being introduced to Eddie Murphy's character as a potential wife. That whole celebration and all of that. Just amazing." -Deborah Ayorinde, actress

"My favorite moments are the scene where Eddie Murphy's character gets married the first time and second time-both are iconic. To me, that was the precursor to Crazy Rich Asians, if you will, it just took an African spin to it."-Marci Rodgers, costume designer

Dreamgirls

Anika Noni Rose, Beyonce Knowles, Jennifer Hudson

"The screen adaptation of the hit Broadway musical gave costume designer Sharen Davis ample room to play with the iconography of the '70s and '80s to dress Deena and The Dreams. Ranging from old-world glamour with matching bouffants to disco-inspired bodysuits and massive afros, the costumes of Dreamgirls were resplendent and gave a view into the music world and culture of the time, dazzling audiences with the very spectacle it sought to critique." -Young

Set It Off

"Cleo from Set It Off with the straight backs wearing a baggy sweatshirt, denim overalls, holding a 40 oz. in one hand and her girl in the other. I watched Cleo in awe, not because I aspired for a career in crime, but I wanted to evoke that much self-confidence when I grew up with a woman just as fine in my arms, too."-Harring

Purple Rain

"Prince, the master of androgynous style and that iconic purple satin suit and ruffles. The confidence, the bold self-assurance that he could and would take your girl. Game, blouses."-Harring

Pariah

"This is a subtle but poignant fashion moment in Black queer cinema that brought me to tears. The scene on the bus, when teenaged Alike is on her way home from the lesbian club in a baggy polo, durag, and fitted hat, and takes off both to show a 'feminine' top (I think it had glitter on it, LOL) and puts her earrings back in her ears. That conflict between the head and heart, trying to figure out who you are and where you fit in this world, was very personal and powerful that took me back to my own coming out in high school."-Harring

Love Jones

"Nia Long in Love Jones is the whole '90s vibe I am living for currently. The flipped ends on her hair, the leather oversized jacket, and heavy lip liner with a nude or clean lipgloss is my current beauty and fashion routine. When I look for inspiration for my outfits, I think '90s Nia Long, carefree and confident in her loose-fitting clothes and cute hair flip."-Agyemang

The Color Purple

"I was always in love with Shug Avery from The Color Purple. ( I wrote an ode to her.) She had this very glamorous style-glitter, feathers, lingerie as dresses. And this was in a time (said to be between 1910 and 1940) when, not only were women not [allowed] to be this sexually liberated and open, but to be a Black woman and have the means to own those fabulous pieces? I was impressed."-Danielle Young, writer

Poetic Justice

"Janet Jackson as Justice in Poetic Justice. The braids, the jeans, the white top and white head tie-everything was just so simple, like I could find it in my closet. I wanted long braids and a crop top so bad as a kid, and I couldn't get them because my momma was all about age-appropriate looks and that wasn't it. Now, I do what I want! Crop top, mom jeans, and braids forever!"-Young

Mahogany

"Tracy Chambers, Diana Ross's character in Mahogany, is the prototype for how my adult life would look in a fantasy. When the movie opens, and Tracy [goes from being] in a chic knit cap, trench coat and cognac boots to spinning in her rainbow-esque dress in the factory where her aunt works to begging for her man back in that beautiful white fur coat, it was love for the entire one hour-and-46-minute runtime."-Channing Hargrove, fashion writer at Refinery29

"A film that has been both an inspirational story as well as a cautionary tale. It offers a positive role model of a Black woman who puts herself through school and, through the hard work and perseverance as well as being in the right place at the right time, rises to the pinnacle success of the fashion world through education and her own sheer will to succeed. The costumes, designed by Diana Ross herself, were both breathtaking and daring for the time and it's a film that has served as a style point for me each time I get the chance to see it. The fashion of Mahogany is a touchpoint and an inspiration that still resonates today."-Deirdra Govan, costume designer

"Mahogany gave us some of Diana Ross' most iconic looks, including her purple fur sleeve gown and headpiece that you can still wear (and look phenomenal in) today. I also loved that striking braided updo and bib necklace she wore. It calls to mind Solange's braided halo created by Shani Crowe for her Saturday Night Live performance."-Jessica Andrews, fashion features editor at Teen Vogue

"I think the first time I saw this movie, was in the mid-'80s. I was working in a fabric store and designing pieces on the side for some small local boutiques. As an aspiring Black fashion designer myself, it was so incredibly inspiring to see a character like Tracy Chambers' journey through the fashion industry. I was completely enthralled by every piece of clothing Tracy wore in the film, but I think my favorite is the gold, Asian kimono Tracy designs and wears in the fashion show toward the end of the film."-Gersha Phillips, costume designer

Eve's Bayou

"When Eve's Bayou came out, I was maybe 10 years old, and while I was scared of Elzora (the voodoo lady), what stood out to me the most was the way Mozelle's and Roz's characters style played off each other-sultry and prim, respectively. That scene when they are walking by the water in those beautiful dresses? It made me gasp it was so picturesque"-Hargrove

Boyz n the Hood

"Cuba Gooding Junior in a gold silk shirt with jeans when he rolls up to a barbecue celebrating his friend Dough Boy's release from jail. The look defines what it means to be cool. It also represents the vibe of having a part-time job and being able to buy your own clothes. Who didn't want to be Trey in that movie? We all did."-Lena Waithe, actress, writer, and producer

Boomerang

"Jacqueline might've been a savage, but her clothes were always on-point. There's a scene in which she tells Marcus she'll get back to him on when they can see each other again. He's so brokenhearted by it, not just because of what she's saying, but because of what she's wearing. She's dressed in a stunning burgundy suit that's perfectly tailored to her thin frame. It's a look that always takes my breath away."-Waithe

"You can't talk about memorable fashion moments in film without mentioning Grace Jones as Strangé in Boomerang. She looked every bit the supermodel, wearing a patent leather skirt set and a matching helmet. Her look was so iconic that Kelly Rowland wore it as a Halloween costume recently."-Andrews

The Bodyguard

"Whitney has a bunch of iconic looks in this movie, but the one that stands out the most is the scarf around her head and the long coat she's wearing to kiss her true love goodbye. She looks like something out of the '30s. It's a timeless look and a moment movie-goers will never forget."-Waithe

Do the Right Thing

"I think I learned how to dress by studying Mookie. The jersey, the Jordans, the shorts-it was a look that was so authentic that we couldn't help but want to copy it. Mookie was us, and we were Mookie."-Waithe

"The epitome of what street style was. Filled with rich colors and in-your-face graphics, these costumes were filled with messages without being contrived. I loved the purity of various characters looks. It was the dawn of the '90s, and this film was at the front in ushering in Afrocentric trends and translated what was happening with street culture during that time in Brooklyn, New York."-Govan

Black Panther

"The Dora Milaje costumes are an incredible feat of African iconography and majestic warrior, while also being sexy AF. I also loved that Ruth E. Carter incorporated African symbols and graphics in the design of Queen Ramonda's Isicholo crown and collar-both of which were 3-D printed-grounding the costume in the African diaspora, while also looking to the future!"-Gersha

"It actually makes me emotional because they just got so many things right in that film. Ruth E. Carter is amazing."-Ayorinde

The Wiz

"I loved the textures that were used, I think those characters were very iconic. When Mabel King has on all of these adornments [while singing 'No Bad News'], that was amazing to me."-Rodgers

"The Emerald City sequence in The Wiz is pure cinematic genius. As a fashion obsessive since a young age, I immediately fell in love with the green shiny suits and sequin headpieces, the shimmering gold skirts, the red gowns and feather boas. It's been the inspiration for so many photo shoots I've worked on since."-Andrews

"I instantly burst into tears when Lena Horne sings 'Believe In Yourself' surrounded by beautiful Black babies dressed as stars in The Wiz. It is one of the most beautiful depictions of Black women and children as the actual universe! Gowns! Beautiful gowns!"-Amber J. Phillips, political strategist and cultural critic

To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar

"The opening scene of To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar is one of the most iconic moments in Black beauty and fashion, period. As Salt N Pepa's '[I Am] Body Beautiful' plays, Ms. Noxeema gives a master class in Black femme beauty as she flawlessly applies her eyelashes, rolls up her thigh high tights, and selects her outfit for the evening. A sick transformation and display of a femme beauty ritual."-Amber

The Preacher's Wife

"Whitney Houston does not get enough credit for giving us Black hair updo goals in The Preacher's Wife. When our Nippy walks down the steps for her night out with Dudley in what became known as 'The French Roll,' first Sundays at Black churches were never the same"-Amber

Bessie

"Lest we not forget when Mo'Nique and Queen Latifah break and throw away the gender binary as Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith in Bessie. It reminded me that Black women have always been the leaders in culture when it comes to gender and sexuality as performance."-Amber

Harlem Nights

"What I found the most intriguing about the looks in the movie was the simplicity of it. It kind of juxtaposed to the story itself."-Rodgers

Belly

"I think [costume designer] June Ambrose did a good job of sticking to a simple palate, especially for DMX's and Nas' characters. There were moments here and there to bring along the story via costumes, with softness, like with Nas' girlfriend, who was played by T-Boz."-Rodgers

BlacKkKlansman

"My costumes for BlacKkKlansman definitely allowed those who lived in the '70s to revisit the '70s... I think I brought back the '70s in a way that still feels cool, it doesn't feel dated. I did that with the rich colors and patterns and suede and leather. Even with the use of jewelry, for Ron Stallworth, being a masculine man but still wearing jewelry."-Rodgers

She's Gotta Have It

"Everyone wanted to adopt Nola Darling's style, especially me. She was the ultimate in hipster chic before it was even considered cool. She was effortless without trying too hard. True to its indie roots, each frame served up a true sense of independent realness in enduring style."-Govan

B.A.P.S

"Yes, B.A.P.S is pretty problematic looking back, but I haven't been able to get Halle Berry's orange Latex jumpsuit out of my head since I saw the film way back when. The best fashion is the kind that burrows into your brain and stays there."-Taylor Bryant, senior editor at NYLON

Waiting to Exhale

"I know the scene in Waiting to Exhale, when Angela Bassett sets her cheating husband's clothes and car on fire, has become something of a meme lately, but has the world stopped to appreciate the lingerie she wears while committing the act? I've always thought you can recognize a real adult by what they wear to bed, and Basset is a true, capital-W woman."-Bryant

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A Celebration Of The Most Iconic Fashion Moments In Black Film

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Ruth E. Carter's historic win for Best Costume Design at this year's Academy Awards for her work on Black Panther was monumentally deserved-and, ahem, long overdue.

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Tutankhamun: 100 year anniversary (centenary) of the tomb's discovery - CBBC Newsround

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The archaeological dig began on 4 November 1922 it led to the discovery of the famous tomb, which is over 3,000 years-old.

The tomb has helped archaeologists who study ancient objects, materials and buildings, understand more about Ancient Egypt and it has also become a famous symbol for Egypt's identity and influence around the world.

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People around the world are marking the discovery of the Ancient Egyptian King Tutankhamun's tomb, which was found 100 years ago.

When the archaeological dig began on 4 November 1922 it led to the discovery of the famous tomb, which is over 3,000 years-old.

The tomb has helped archaeologists who study ancient objects, materials and buildings, understand more about Ancient Egypt and it has also become a famous symbol for Egypt's identity and influence around the world.

How was the tomb discovered?

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Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered by a historian called Howard Carter in a dig which began on 4 November, 1922 inside a valley in Egypt called the Valley of the Kings.

His tomb had been hidden for many centuries, but when it was discovered, it was full of treasures.

The tomb was quite small, but contained 5,398 items, including:

Tutankhamun's famous golden death mask

A chariot which is a type of carriage driven by horses

A dagger made from meteorite iron.

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Tutankhamun, who is also known as King Tut for short, was a Pharaoh; this is the name for kings of Ancient Egypt.

Pharaohs ruled over the land, collected taxes from the people, enforced the law and led the Egyptian army against invaders.

Tutankhamun ruled as a young boy and took over the throne when he was just nine-years-old in around 1332 BC.

He only ruled only for a short period of time and died less than 10 years later around the age of 18.

The reason for his death is still unknown, but some people say he died from malaria.

Why was this discovery such a big deal?

Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered almost completely intact which means it wasn't damaged and in great condition.

It created new standards in archaeology. The techniques and tools Howard Carter had used when he found tomb such as recording detailed notes and sketches was copied and used by historians for future discoveries.

Interest in the tomb and it's treasures attracted worldwide interest - the King and Queen of England at the time wanted to know updates.

His name has shaped culture. He is mentioned in a wide variety of music, his tomb inspired fashion trends such as beaded dresses and snake bracelets and the discovery has influenced the making of movies.

The discovery has helped shape the identity of Ancient Egypt and has hugely supported the country's

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Spirit of jazz: The Harlem Hellfighters - 369th infantry ww1

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Precious Lee (plus-size) model for Versace SS 21

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- 1930's fashion & jazz (for my research)

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Following the success of 2017's 1920s Jazz Age: Fashion and Photographs, we are thoroughly excited to announce our Winter 2018 exhibition, Night and Day: 1930s Fashion and Photographs.

As a decade of design, the Thirties saw off the excess of the Jazz Age and ushered in the utilitarianism of World War II. As the flapper grew up, so too did her fashions. The new silhouettes of the 1930s played with the hard-edged chic seen in the Art Deco and Moderne styles, the unexpected as seen in the surrealists and the sensuality of silver screen sirens.

The exhibition will explore the day and evening styles of the decade, complemented by photographs of the stars who championed them. With fashion as the lens, Night and Day: 1930s Fashion and Photographs will traverse the great period of social change that was the 1930s.

On tour

This exhibition is available for hire. You can learn more about the museum's touring exhibitions programme and contact us for further information.

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Night and Day: 1930s Fashion and Photographs

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Following the success of 2017's 1920s Jazz Age: Fashion and Photographs, we are thoroughly excited to announce our Winter 2018 exhibition, Night and Day: 1930s Fashion and Photographs. As a decade of design, the Thirties saw off the excess of the Jazz Age and ushered in the utilitarianism of World War II.

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Janelle Monae, 2013 Grammy Awards

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Solange, 2014 'Girls' Season 2 Premiere in Just Cavalli

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Fashion photography (as inspiration) - Jean-Paul Goude

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Fashion photography (as inspiration) - Jean-Paul Goude

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Inspiration - Women in suits
Grace Jones
-The importance of the 1980's Power suit
-Diversity

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Fashion photography (as inspiration) - Helmut Newton (for Vogue-France, 1975)

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Fashion photography (as inspiration) - Helmut Newton (for Vogue-France, 1975)

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Inspiration - Women in suits - YSL, Le Smoking (tuxedo) c.1960's

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Harlem Renaissance Art/photography (as inspiration) - James Van Der Zee 1896-1983

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Harlem Renaissance Art/photography (as inspiration) - James Van Der Zee 1896-1983

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This image also inspired my first theme (grad collection): The Harlem Renaissance

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Queen Cleopatra legendary/Iconic Egyptian Queen
Art Deco - Egypt

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Josephine Baker 1906-75 - Harlem Renaissance Icon

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Josephine Baker 1906-75 - Harlem Renaissance Icon

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- Vintage (black) glamour
- Iconic (Actress & Dancer) who influenced the Harlem Renaissance

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Joyce Bryant wearing dress by designer Zelda Wynn Valdes (inspiration)

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Joyce Bryant wearing dress by designer Zelda Wynn Valdes (inspiration)

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J.B. wears a dress by Zelda Wynn Valdes 1901-2001

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Josephine Baker wearing a suit, complete with top hat!

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Josephine Baker wearing a suit, complete with top hat!

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Inspiration - Women in suits (vintage)

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African-American flapper, The Harlem Renaissance

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African-American flapper, The Harlem Renaissance

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This photograph inspired my first look (for grad collection): Jazz
-Harlem flapper
-Harlem Renaissance era fashion
-Vintage black glamour

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Women's Auxiliary Air Force - uniform of Avis Hearn

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Women's Auxiliary Air Force - uniform of Avis Hearn

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This photograph inspired my third look (for grad collection): Utility
-Belted jacket with pocket details

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Cosford, Hangar Two Aircraft & Exhibits

In addition to her rank and wireless operator's trade badges, Flight Sergeant Avis Hearn's Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) tunic also carries the ribbon of the Military Medal.

Throughout the devastating German dive bomber attack on the RAF radar station at Poling, at the height of the Battle of Britain, Acting Corporal Avis Hearn, a WAAF radar operator, continued to monitor her radar receiver and relay information to HQ Fighter Command. For her selfless bravery, she was awarded the Military Medal, one of only six awarded to WAAFs during the Second World War.

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Women's Auxiliary Air Force Uniform of Avis Hearn

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Cosford, Hangar Two Aircraft & Exhibits In addition to her rank and wireless operator's trade badges, Flight Sergeant Avis Hearn's Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) tunic also carries the ribbon of the Military Medal.

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Service Dress Cap of Women's Royal Air Force Other Ranks

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Service Dress Cap of Women's Royal Air Force Other Ranks

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This photograph could inspire accessories for third look (grad collection): Utility

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Service Dress Cap of Women's Royal Air Force Other Ranks

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Cut to the same pattern as the cap issued with the initial khaki uniform, WRAF personnel were issued with a pale blue uniform for home dress.

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First theme of my grad collection

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The Harlem Renaissance was an extraordinary time of cultural and artistic growth in the African-American community and that began in 1919 and flourished until the stock market crash in 1929 and was centered in Harlem, which had become an African-American neighborhood in early 1900 during the Great Migration of southern blacks to northern cities, such as Chicago, Philadelphia and Detroit. Harlem became the cultural and intellectual center of African-Americans.

The Harlem Renaissance was an explosion of arts and literature, with writers like Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Huston, actor Paul Robeson, and intellectuals W. E. B. DuBois and Marcus Garvey all came to prominence. It was also a magnet for jazz musicians and it was during this period that the great Harlem jazz clubs were opened including the Cotton Club, the Savoy and the Apollo Theater. Jazz was the sound and the musicians from this era are still legendary: Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Noble Sissie, Bessie Smith, Fats Waller, Bill Robinson, Ma Rainey, Jelly Roll Morton and, of course, Duke Ellington.

It's no wonder that the young Duke Ellington would want to be a part of this exciting movement. He and the bad first moved to Harlem in 1919. However, they found breaking in to the Harlem jazz community more difficult than they imagined, and mostly played rent parties to support themselves. After a few months they returned to Washington, but by 1923, Ellington was making a name for himself in Harlem as well as New York City. In 1927, his band was offered a contract at the Cotton Club and Duke Ellington was the toast of the town and his weekly radio show introduced him and his music to the entire country.

Tomorrow ... The Great Depression

We leave you today with one of Ellington's great hits from 1927: Creole Love Call.

Listen to Creole Love Call on Spotify. Duke Ellington · Song · 2009.

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Duke Ellington and the Harlem Renaissance | The Year of Tony Bennett

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The Harlem Renaissance was an extraordinary time of cultural and artistic growth in the African-American community and that began in 1919 and flourished until the stock market crash in 1929 and was centered in Harlem, which had become an African-American neighborhood in early 1900 during the Great Migration of southern blacks to northern cities, such as Chicago, Philadelphia and Detroit.

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Second theme of my grad collection (pattern, print & textiles)