Black Fashion History

Ep. 76: What My Mother Wore: A Conversation on Style, Memory & Heritage

In this heartfelt conversation, Taniqua Martin sits down with her mother to explore the roots of personal style, Liberian fashion history, and the creativity that shaped

Ep. 75: Between the Margins: Uncovering "Forgotten" Black Designers

Taniqua Martin shares a replay for her talk at the Historical Symposium hosted by Costumers of Color. Explore the hidden stories of Black fashion designers through archiv

Ep. 74: The Educational Impact of Black Fashion History with Dr. Chajuana Trawick Ferguson

Join Taniqua Martin in conversatoin with Dr. Chajuana Trawick Ferguson, a trailblazer in fashion education and history, as she shares her personal story, her work with th

Ep. 73: Noire Narratives | Dr. Dyese Matthews on Representation of Black stories in Fashion History

In this conversation, Taniqua Martin speaks with Dr. Dyese Matthews about her journey from a childhood influenced by her mother's fashion sense to her academic pursuits i

Ep. 72: How Rafael Gomes Curated André Leon Talley's Legacy for a New Generation

In this episode, host Taniqua Martin sits down with Rafael Brauer Gomes, Director of Fashion Exhibitions at SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film, to explore the creative vi

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.

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 jo

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,

Ep. 68 Amplifying Basotho Style History with Ntebo Lepheana

In this episode, Taniqua Martin chats with fashion professor Ntebo Lepheana to explore the rich traditions and style history of the Basotho people. Ntebo shares how Basot

Ep. 67: 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 missi

Ep. 66: 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. Beatrac

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

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 Afr

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 So

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.

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, Pierr

Ep. 60: "Donyale Luna: Supermodel" - HBO Max Documentary Recap

Donyale Luna is the first Black supermodel to appear on a Vogue magazine cover, yet not much is known about her as a barrier breaking model. Taniqua recaps the recent HBO

Ep. 59: How Rosemary E. Miller Reed Became the Only Black Woman Boutique Owners in DC in 1966

In 1966, Rosemary E. Reed-Miller followed her interest in fashion and opened Toast and Strawberries,a boutique overlooking Dupont Circle. When Toast and Strawberries open

Ep. 58: How Audrey Weaver's Career Blossomed as a Scarf and Technical Designer

Audrey Weaver is a designer that creates hand-crafted artisan scarves and hats & accessories located in the New York City area. Over the past years, she has received ed

Ep. 57: The History and Impact of Fashion Shows in the Black American Community

Fashion shows have a deep rooted history in Black American culture. While we didn't invent fashion shows, we have surely used them to celebrate our beauty, support our ca