Welcome to the weekend POU! Today we close out the series on African American Costume Designers with a rising star in the film industry. Johnetta Boone You may not recognize her name, but if you’ve enjoyed films like “Cadillac Records” and “For Colored Girls”, you’ve certainly seen her vision and work come to life on the big screen. Johnetta Boone, a 48-year-old married … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: African American Costume Designers
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Friday Open Thread: African American Costume Designers
TGIF POU! Today's feature is one helluva movie waiting to happen! Ola Hudson The late, and simply fabulous, Ola Hudson remained relatively unknown to the wider public but the brilliant designer and bona fide creative mind was behind some of the wildest and most fierce stage outfits for the 70s biggest music stars. Born Ola Oliver in 1946, as a young adult her vibrant … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: African American Costume Designers
Thursday Open Thread: African American Costume Designers
Good Morning POU! Did you know some of the costumes designed for one of the most beloved television shows and one of the most storied productions in movie history were created by a black man? James Daugherty sketched costumes for movie stars and became one of the first African-American fashion designers to display his own collection on New York's Seventh Avenue. The Los … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: African American Costume Designers
Wednesday Open Thread: African American Costume Designers
Happy Hump Day POU! We continue looking at the talented and creative designers behind some of our most beloved films and entertainment venues. Sharen Davis Sharen Davis is a favorite costume designer among directors thanks to her extraordinary attention to detail. Twice nominated for the Academy Award for Best Costume Design, first in Ray and then again for the … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: African American Costume Designers
Tuesday Open Thread: African American Costume Designers
Good Morning POU! Today we feature the lady responsible for one of the most iconic costumes in American pop culture: The Playboy Bunny costume Zelda Wynn Valdes (June 28, 1905 – September 26, 2001) was an African-American fashion designer and costumer. In 1948, Zelda opened her own boutique, "Chez Zelda," on Broadway in New York City, making her the first African-American … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: African American Costume Designers