Mimi Plange, dress, Spring 2013, USA, Gift of Mimi Plange, 2016.49.1
Before the exhibition closes next Tuesday, head over to The Museum at FIT to see all the Black magic from Black fashion designers who deserve more recognition!
Who: Black Fashion Designers Exhibit @ The Museum at FIT
What: Discover the sometimes overlooked and always vital impact that African American and African designers have had on the fashion industry in this exhibition of 70 fashion objects covering 30 designers, ranging from the 1950s to the present day.
When: Now until May 16, 2017
Where: The Museum at FIT, 7th Avenue at 27 Street, New York, 10001
Admission: Free
Duro Olowu, ensemble, Fall 2012, England, Gift of Duro Olowu, 2016.65.1
Patrick Kelly, dress, Fall/Winter 1986, France, Museum purchase, 2016.48.1
Grace Wales Bonner, ensemble, Spring 2017, England, Museum purchase. Photograph by Morgan O'Donovan
