Zelda Barbour Wynn Valdes (June 28, 1905 – September 26, 2001) was an African-American fashion designer and costumer. Valdes grew up in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. She began her professional career working in her uncle's White Plains, New York tailoring shop. Around the same time, Valdes began working as a stock girl at a high-end boutique. She eventually worked her way up … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: Black Fashion Designers
Zelda Wynn Valdes
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