Great review, Andreas! I saw a screening at The Riverside Church in NYC, where he famously spoke and is shown in the documentary. It’s not to be missed!

Interesting! You’re welcome.

If you can, make it to the National Museum of African Heritage and Culture where her dresses are on display.

Yes, Sonia Gowns, one of the prestige labels I mention in my article.

Yes it was! Thanks for posting the photos, IonizedDare!

I appreciate your comments, jystad! I first learned about Lowe when I was a fashion writer at Essence, but even then just knew she made Bouvier’s wedding gown. I enjoyed researching her an learning more about her for this piece. I’ve even heard from some people who knew here. Also, curious about the atelier you worked…

I agree — you called it!

What I find ironic about the creators/writers of shows like these is that they were born and grew up long after color barriers were broken in television, but when it comes to depicting city life they regress to the early era t.v. convention of not recognizing racial and ethnic diversity — one of the major…