The Invisible Seam

The Invisible Seam
CATEGORY: Arts
Often unappreciated, but never unnoticed - welcome to the show that celebrates Black contributions to fashion.
Hosted by fashion educator Kimberly Jenkins, this five-part series explores moments in history when Black Americans demanded respect, challenged norms, built community and imagined the future - all through what they wore.
From The Fashion and Race Database, Tommy Hilfiger’s People’s Place Program and Pineapple Street Studios.
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Loose ThreadsFashion academia and the fashion industry don’t often talk to each other, but that’s exactly why we have this podcast. In this bonus episode, Kimberly sits down with Randy Cousin, who leads The People’s Place P…
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Introducing: The Invisible SeamOften unappreciated, but never unnoticed - welcome to the show that celebrates Black contributions to fashion. Hosted by fashion educator Kimberly Jenkins, this five-part series explores moments in history when…