Christie: Fashion history directly affects fashion because the history of fashion is not merely just that – It is not just a history of clothing or design. Another example of how fashion history touches the fashion business is cultural appropriation and erasure in design. We also see many Black designers, Black stylists, Black Costume Designers, and Black photographers are completely erased from fashion history or current fashion conversations that should include them. Christie: My platform balances deep-diving into the contributions of Black fashion figures of the past and amplifies the work of current Black fashion talent. It's an honor to use my platform to encourage others to support Black fashion talent, shop Black designers, and introduce my audience to fresh Black fashion talent.

Source: Forbes October 31, 2020 02:13 UTC