Black Fashion History Podcast
1) Ep. 71: Deborah Riley-Draper on Versailles '73 and the Global Impact of Black Beauty in Fashion History
In this special episode, we honor the 51st anniversary of the Battle of Versailles, a groundbreaking moment in Black fashion history that took place on November 28, 1973. Filmmaker Deborah Riley-Drape...Show More
2) Ep. 70: Crafting Heritage: The Brew-Hammond Sisters on Exit 14, Batakari Fabric, and Redefining Luxury
In this episode, Taniqua Martin sits down with the dynamic sisters Essie Brew-Hammond and Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, founders of the luxury brand Exit 14! Dive into their journey, discover the inspiratio...Show More
3) Ep. 69: The Rise of African-Inspired Fashion: A Conversation with Suakoko Betty's Charlene Dunbar
In this episode of Black Fashion History, host Taniqua Martin sits down with Charlene Dunbar, the brilliant mind behind Suakoko Betty! From engineering to fashion design, Charlene's journey is a true ...Show More
4) Ep. 68: Amplifying African Fashion & Correcting the Narrative with Elvis Kachi
In this episode of Black Fashion History, host Taniqua Martin sits down with fashion journalist Elvis Kachi to explore his journey into the fashion industry and his mission to tell authentic African f...Show More
Ep. 68: Amplifying African Fashion & Correcting the Narrative with Elvis Kachi
42:02 | Oct 24th, 2024
5) Ep. 67: Decolonizing Fashion: Shifting Power and Challenging Norms with Beatrace Angut Oola
In this episode of Black Fashion History, Taniqua Martin dives into a powerful conversation with Beatrace Angut Oola, the visionary founder of Fashion Africa Now. Beatrace shares her inspiring journey...Show More
6) Ep. 65: Diversity in African Fashion with Jacqueline Brown
Dive into the world of African fashion with Jacqueline Brown in this episode of the Black Fashion History Podcast! From her British-Jamaican roots to her pioneering role with Africa Fashion Guide, Jac...Show More
7) Ep. 64: Preserving the Rich Legacy of African Style History with Tosin Adeosun
In this episode, Taniqua Martin interviews Tosin Adeosun, the brilliant mind behind the African Style Archive! Discover Tosin's own style journey, her deep dive into African fashion history, and how ...Show More
Ep. 64: Preserving the Rich Legacy of African Style History with Tosin Adeosun
41:30 | Sep 26th, 2024
8) Ep. 63: The Evolution of African Fashion: Past, Present and Future with Ken Kweku Nimo
In this episode of the Black Fashion History, Taniqua Martin sits down with Ken Kweku Nimo, an author and expert in African fashion and material culture. From Ghana to South Africa, Ken shares his ins...Show More
9) Black History Month Special : Interview with Linda Ann Dixon, the Great Granddaughter of Ann Lowe
In this special Black History Month episode, Taniqua speaks with Linda Ann Dixon about the legacy of her great grandmother Ann Lowe.
10) Ep. 61: How Dorothea Towles Church Became the First Black Woman to Model for Major European Fashion Houses
Dorothea Towles Church spent over five years in Europe during the 1950s, modeling for designers like Christian Dior, Elsa Schiaparelli, Robert Piguet, Jacques Fath, Pierre Balmain and more. As the fir...Show More