Post images of one object from the Black Fashion Designers exhibition at FIT. Address why you think this designer’s object was included in the exhibition. What contribution does the designer/object make to fashion history? Include information from the lecture, website, and course readings to support your answer.

In a sense, the fashion show was highlighting how Black designers have a vast range of designers: from suits, to reimagination of traditional garments, to skimpy little bunny suits, Black designers have it all and this shows it all. Just like every other designer. Down to struggling with what their identity is and how they fit in as designers in the ever changing ever complex industry. The dress I chose was worn by Michelle Obama. It was designed by Laura Smalls and in the picture it is in the middle. It is the coral midi dress. The design is flattering, conservative yet feminine, colorful but not too loud. It is the perfect respectable dress. The fabric is in jacquard which is like making patterns with thread. The dress represents the marketability of a designer that knows their colors. The coral is beautifully flattering. The pattern is from  leaves and was drawn with thick lines, the line weight reminds me of harlem renaissance drawings. The fabric a good balance of heritage and future. It reminds me of the mother’s bag in Tulloch reading. I also chose an object with one of the mannequins that were in color. We talked about how mannequins  being colored  should be mentioned and how it’s important to talk about them, in class. I disagreed with it then and I disagree with it now. Colored mannequins should be a choice for the garment. For this one in particular the colored one creates a beautiful contrast and it suits the garment. As long as the mannequin suits the garment I see no reason to fuss over it.