Fashion designer Cleopatra Broumand Birrenbach was a woman who made her own opportunities. Today she’s living a quiet life, but during her heyday in the 1970s and 1980s, the likes of Vogue and The New York Times often reported on Birrenbach’s successful womenswear line. Birrenbach was also one of the first Persian fashion designers to findContinue reading “A Taste For Style: The Innovative Career of Cleopatra Broumand Birrenbach”
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The Fashion Statements of Coretta Scott King
Throughout her life and advocacy, Coretta Scott King was known for her calm demeanor and well-dressed attire. In high-stressed situations, she always kept her grace, all while in days suits that were popular during the late 1950s and early 1960s. She emphasized her ladylike style with curled hair, a well-manicured face, and a striking hat. Coretta’s styleContinue reading “The Fashion Statements of Coretta Scott King”
Zuzu Angel, The Rebel Of Brazilian Fashion
Image via © Acervo Instituto Zuzu Angel Brazilian fashion designer Zuzu Angel used fashion to rebel against a corrupt government in response to the mysterious disappearance, and later death, of her son Stuart Angel. Frustrated by the lack of information that was given to her by the Brazilian government, Angel decided to voice the injusticeContinue reading “Zuzu Angel, The Rebel Of Brazilian Fashion”
Tennis, Fashion, and the 1970s
The relationship between fashion and tennis seems like a relatively new phenomenon. However, this duo has been working together for decades. One significant moment occurred in the 1970s when a wave of feminism infused with the game. What resulted was a fashion moment that gave female players the opportunity to showcase their personal style. TheContinue reading “Tennis, Fashion, and the 1970s”
A Look At Shirley Chisholm’s Unapologetic Style
As America celebrated Hillary Clinton as the first female presidential nominee for a major party, some people were quick to remind the public of the legendary Shirley Chisholm. Chisholm got her start in politics in 1968 as the first Black Congresswoman and later was the first female of African descent to run for the UnitedContinue reading “A Look At Shirley Chisholm’s Unapologetic Style”
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