A fashion history podcast celebrating the past and present contributions of black people around the world to the fashion industry. It's black history, but make it fashion! Hosted by Taniqua Martin.
Ep. 77: The Hidden Black Hat Maker Who Styled Coretta Scott King
Host Taniqua explores the impactful career of milliner Linda Page, who styled Coretta Scott King and championed Black entrepreneurship through her hat designs.
23 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT
Ep. 76: What My Mother Wore: A Conversation on Style, Memory & Heritage
Taniqua Martin interviews her mother, exploring how Liberian fashion history, resourcefulness, and personal style forge a powerful mother-daughter connection and lasting memories.
26 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT
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 archival detective work, highlighting the importance of black media and institutions in preserving cultural history.
Key Topics
Archival research methods for Black fashion history
The role of black media in preserving fashion stories
Case studies of forgotten Black designers like Gus and Lucy, Booker T. Felder, Harry Young
The importance of documenting and archiving Black fashion work
Challenges in uncovering Black designers' stories
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