So was born Black Dress, an exhibit intended to share and preserve their legacies.
Who knew that some scrap clippings would turn into what it is today?
A number of brands from the first exhibition will return includingByron Lars,Sammy B, andEpperson.
Dahlia Dandashi, Pratt Institute
Two-time Oscar nominated costume designer Paul Tazewell (including currently forWicked) lent costumes fromThe Temptations.
There will also be a piece from the 2024 Olympics designed by Telfar Clemens.
News often travels by word-of-mouth in the web connection of Black fashion collectors and curators.
Looks by Paul Tazewell and Dede Ayite on display in “Black Dress II: Homage”
Now, the two will be shown in the exhibit together.
But, outside of the museum walls the work continues.
Any history gained, was lost again.
Paul Tazewell dress on display in “Black Dress II: Homage”
A continuation of Branchs legacy, defined by the digital age.
It’s a larger conversation about accessibility and storytelling, she says.
We’re not saying that this is everybody, says Etienne-Robinson.
From L-R: Anita Cooney (Dean of Pratt Institute School of Design), Rachelle Etienne-Robinson, Frances Bronet (President of Pratt Institute), Adrienne Jones, and Lisa Z. Morgan (Chair of Pratt Fashion)
It still continues to grow and evolve.
We’re two people doing this work and theres still a lot of work to do.
Black Dress II: Homage is on view at Pratt Manhattan Gallery through March 22,2025.
The exhibition is free.
