Yaya’s Bazaar (2024)

05/05/2024

Black designers we want to see for the 2024 MET gala

With the excitement of who will properly execute the 2024 Met gala theme Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion, I decided to tap into the conversation of black designers garments I will hope to see on the red carpet in wearable art. Black designers are usually left out of the dialogue of accessing rare historical garments to wow the audience; however, there is another perfect time for a celebrity to wear an Anne Lowe original dress, highlighting an unfamiliar part of American fashion and Lowe’s exquisite eye for detail through her hand-seen floral appliqués.

Here are my top five designers and collections that should make a presence at this year’s fashion Olympics!

Imane Ayissi 2024
Anne Lowe 1950s
Kevan hall spring 2022
Christopher John Rogers, Floral tulip evening gown
Chuks Collins 2024

26/02/2024

New acquisition 📕

Mickael Kra: Jewellery Between Paris Glamour and African Tradition.

Published by Stuttgart, Arnoldsche, 2006

16/02/2024

Tropic nights

Article written by Sharon Fitzgerald for magazine titled “ Trophic nights”, May 1994 issue scanned by Yaya’s Bazaar Archives

Models wearing clothing by Black Designers

Mesh dress by Lola Faturoti
And linen high-waited white pants by Epperson

12/02/2024

New acquisition 📔

The daily magazine February 2013 issue

Prints Charming: Duro Olowu for JCPenney collab

Inspired by the designer’s spring ‘13 RTW collection, this collaboration consists of bright, printed full skirts, flowy dresses,vibrant textures and so much more. The Nigerian-born designer also included an entire accessories line and home goods in the collection that expanded the vision of Duro style through quality and affordability.

08/02/2024

Garfinckel’s department store 1970s magazine ad, with model Naomi Sims wearing Stephan Burrows notable lettuce hem knit dress that made a debut in the fashion world in 1972.

06/02/2024

Baggage Claim

Handbag designer Alina Cherry featured in Essence magazine.

Alina’s brand, A.Cherry Collection, specialized in Italian-made leather travel bags and accessories that came in unique designs and shapes. The designer studied architecture but also had an interest in fashion design.

(Essence magazine Aug 8 2003. Scanned and sourced by Yaya’s Bazaar Archives)

06/11/2023

Highlights from the In the Legacy of Ann Lowe Contemporary American Fashion symposium curated by Elizabeth Way exhibition at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library.

I received a scholarship to mingle and gather with many like-minded professionals in original fashion history conversation and view the original works of American black designer Ann Lowe. The knowledge and understanding of the skill set of her craftsmanship is still mindblowing and difficult to comprehend.
Here are some key points and take aways I jotted down.

She was married at the age of 12.

Ann would wear a maid outfit to her client's client's wedding ceremony due to racial politics and discrimination against black people.

The 1950s was the most stable time of her career.

Ann did not start to position herself as a designer until the 1960s.

Most of her network was through family connections by making gowns for multiple family members for one event.

31/10/2023

Stephen Burrows Fashion Show as part of Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2007 on October 8, 2006 in Paris, France.

(Photo by Karl Prouse/Catwalking/Getty Images)

29/10/2023

Throughout human history, we have been dependent on machines to survive. - Matrix 1999

Model wear custom made garments by Black designer

First photo: Wool single panel cutout vest
and cotton patchwork sweater

Second photo: Faux hide pitch tucked wrap

Archived and scanned by us: Code magazine January 2001 edition

27/10/2023

Claude Payne- specialist of dressy separates

Throughout my journey of learning about Black designers, I have been blessed to meet fashion professionals and historians with direct experiences with purchasing and working with influential designers who n black culture, who stories are often overlooked or worst unappreciated in history. I see this a docu-series to my life and career as an inspiring fashion historian. During my recent travel to Delaware, I connected with someone who archived original Claude Payne garments that she purchased from a Harlem black-owned back in the 1980s and was unaware if anyone was familiar with his presence in fashion prior to his death.

Claude Payne received a bachelors degree from Wayne State university in Detroit, design speciality was dressy separates. He was also a recipient of the Harvey Bristol Cream Tribute to the black designers in 1981. “ Our first customer was Bloomingdale’s. Some firms wait years to get in there”, says Claude during with is 1975 interview with fashion writer Marji Kunz. Claude received a window display with Henry Benedel and sold merchandise through Macy’s, Franklin Simon, and Bergdorf Goodman.

Garments shown

Olive green linen separates with crop long sleeve top and wrap around skirt bottom.

Earth toned striped cowl neck blouse made from silk.

Olive green pleated jumpsuit with draping technique on the sleeves.

29/06/2023

Photos from our archives for 2021 when we met designers Pia Davis and Autumn Randolph during their debut collection 4 “Ghetto Gold” which consistent of 19 hand-crafted fashion garments and accessories are wearable works of art inspired Afrofuturism. The line utilizes a blend of new materials like silk and chiffon, while making use of upcycled fabrics from past collections.

Photos taken by Yaya’s Bazaar Archives

20/04/2023

and front row at the runway show in the 2000s.

18/04/2023

1995 Hot pink blazer with contoured waist preseved in our archives.

18/04/2023

1995 Hot pink blazer with contoured waist preseved in our archives.

18/04/2023

Fall 1995 Byron Lars

(Source: Getty image)

15/04/2023

British student fashion show photographed by Brain Harris

(source: ims vintage)

14/04/2023

Jajuan Micheal original jersey preserved in our archives.

13/04/2023

“upscale urban” - publicist Monae Farr on Jajuan Micheal

The Detroit native brand, Jajuan Michael, was describe as refreshing and distinctive than other urban designers in the 2000s. According the Prweb, each of the garments had a special touch that stood out from other companies at that time with couture fitting and superior styling. His ladies collection that was stock listed in the US, London, and Japan to appeal to women that was attracted to a sexy and classy style. Signature elements from there design style, included patchwork, denim, couture like dresses with the matching bag and shoes. There ads could be found various publications like Honey,XXL, and Rolling Out magazine to promote the clothing line in the saturated market of “urban” designers. The brand was very rare to be seen on the general public, but many of there clients was Detroit rappers like Eminem and Ob trice to name a few that increased brand awareness.

The most recent update the brand, was a scheduled release of a upscale handbag collection in 2004. We look forward to find more information of this brand and history!

(Source: scanned by us from honey magazine. Research from Prweb.com)

12/04/2023

Spring Fashion by Louis Feraud 1972
Spring Fashion 1972 Model Jodi is wearing a creation by Louis Feraud here. This dress in synthetic jersey was called "Slinky at home."

(Source: IMS vintage)

11/04/2023

Queen Latifah walks in Todd Oldham spring 1992 show.

(Source: scanned by us)

10/04/2023

Happy Resurrection to everyone 💒

08/04/2023

Model Lea Foster for 1998 shoe ad

08/04/2023

“ The prince of pieces” -Fashion Institute of Technology on XULY.Bët

The conscious designer, Xuly Bet, intergrade signature elements that reinforces his commitment to satiability, the color red, and used of recycled goods. In our archive, we preserved a pair of beautiful made heels , that showcase three identifiable elements from the brand.

1)Styrofoam soles made out of recycled items

2)Detailed hardware for satiability.

3)Maroon red which Xuly also included red to his designs to represent transformation

Recycling and the use of second-hand clothes are common practices across African countries. Either it is clothing imported from North America and Europe or bottles, tires and computers, etc., those “wastes” are used as raw materials to create something new. As Kouyate said “ “it’s an African, third world nations’ philosophy. To use things up. You don’t waste anything but create new from old”.(quoted: www.futurelearn.com)

06/04/2023

Models walk in Parisian black designer, Lamine Kouyaté 1994 fashion show titled “ Hiver”

XULY.Bët is best known for its use of recycled clothing to create high fashion, reshaping found garments by cutting, stitching and making modifications that range from the subtle shaping to the complete transformation of the clothing function.( quoted source https://www.xulybet.com)

04/04/2023

I got an opportunity to view Patrick Kelly iconic designs and memorabilia collections at the museum. I was overwhelmed by Patrick way of reinforcing how we should turn negative to positives, and to see the joy in life regardless of circumstances through his satirical designs inspired by black face. This exhibit was truly “ Mississippi in Paris” and I enjoyed every moment of it!
Thank you to my friends at the Peabody for the invite💕

04/04/2023

I got an opportunity to view Patrick Kelly iconic designs and memorabilia collections at the museum. I was overwhelmed by Patrick way of reinforcing how we should turn negative to positives, and to see the joy in life regardless of circumstances through his satirical designs inspired by black face. This exhibit was truly “ Mississippi in Paris” and I enjoyed every moment of it!
Thank you to my friends at the Peabody for the invite💕

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