Haute Couture Gave Us History from Inspired Inventions of Black Inventors

Haute Couture Gave Us History from Inspired Inventions of Black Inventors

By: ZaNaria Bowens

July 14, 2021

Expanding the identity for people of color during the Fall 2021 and Winter 22 Haute Couture Fashion Show

“What U Iz” collection highlights the freedom of Black people and invented creations

Pyer Moss, a fashion designer, speaks through men’s and women’s fashion, conveying the long narratives covered up about black history. In Irving, New York, the groundbreaking fashion show organized by Pryer Moss became memorable during the Paris Couture Week.

“What U Iz” collection highlights the freedom of Black people and invented creations

Calling attention to the creativity put out there by Black designers, Jean Raymond’s designs captured the eyes of many, streaming on social media. They embody the notions of what it means to ‘Accept Yourself’ and ‘Do What You Want. The event took place Saturday, July 1o, 2021 on a blue walkway. The bold, constructed designs valued items that we use every day including peanut butter, chessboard, exaggerated curl rods, and the refrigerator illustrating with letter magnets ‘Who Invented Black Trauma’ were a few of the notable pieces from Raymond’s designs.

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No longer overlooked, Black inventors everlasting recognized beyond the consumption of Products

Honorable philanthropist, Activist of the Black Panther Movement, and self-establishing millionaire Madam C.J Walker’s home is where the historic fashion set the scene. As the first African American in the book of World Records,  Walker takes a seat leading producing hair products for Black Women worldwide. (Jacqui Palumbo, CNN).

Raising a Bar That Can’t be marginalized represents many inventions created by Black Inventors

Planting the seed at the fashion show, never again will the inventions of Black creators be ignored. Pryer and Raymond made sure to stand on teaching and exposing history that many African Americans failed to be taught about.

Moss, known for designing for both men and women, also designed Vice President Kamala Harris’s outfit during the 2020 inauguration. Her bold designs have also draped notable voices, Zendaya and Colin Kaepernick (Jacqui Palumbo, CNN).

Directly quoted from Jean-Raymond, “Oftentimes, though, among our community, we often berate and belittle people who are making money in their respective crafts. So much so that we’ve learned to undervalue our work and undervalue our time. I’m trying to flip that narrative because I understand that that narrative is a trap.” (Jacqui Palumbo, CNN).

The enriched expression of the ‘What U Iz’ collection displayed the fight for freedom and power established in the black community.