Born to sing, Diahann Carroll became one of the most prolific entertainers of her time. “All I ever wanted to do was sing. What happened was more.” Diahann Carroll – Born July 17, 1935 Some say she’s a Diva, I say she’s one Extraordinary Women the world had to take note of. It was evident her light would shine…
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Trailblazers: Black Models that Changed the Fashion Industry (Part 1)
African American Supermodels: Naomi Sims, Donyale Luna, and Pat Cleveland Growing up, sometimes our greatest challenge is learning how to embrace who we are when we feel rejected by the world around us because we are told we are different, and being different is not good. What I love about each one of the women profiled is they too were…
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Patrick Kelly: Conquered Paris Fashion One Button At A Time
Patrick Kelly was the first American and person of color fashion designer to make a major impact in the fashion world of Paris. Patrick Kelly …
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Yves Saint Laurent: African Collection (Part 3)
Saint Laurent Elevated the Beauty of Traditional Ethnic Dress Like No Other Yves Saint Lauren’s African & Safari Collections caused quite the revolution in the fashion world in 1967. Inspired by the fantasy and exoticism of traditional cultural African dress YSL’s interpretation made beaded, feathered, tribal patterns oh so chic and beautiful! When he brought his African Collection to the…
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Yves Saint Laurent: Safari Collection (Part 2)
Call him a Stylistic Rebel and the Master of Sexy Androgyny Yves Saint Laurent transformed men’s ordinary work and military uniforms into a new casual elegant style for women and made it supersexy in the process. He was a leader at understanding the desires and changing attitudes of the modern woman. Verushka looking super sexy in YSL Safari Jacket 1967…
