Black Fashion History

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Latest episodes

• Ep. 77: The Hidden Black Hat Maker Who Styled Coretta Scott King

  September 10, 2026 · 11 min

  Black fashion history is full of icons hiding in plain sight—and Linda Page is one of the most important names you have not heard enough. In this episode, Taniqua shares how a milliner from Columbus, Ohio, built a career that crossed…

• Ep. 76: What My Mother Wore: A Conversation on Style, Memory & Heritage

  July 23, 2026 · 43 min

  In this heartfelt conversation, Taniqua Martin sits down with her mother to explore the roots of personal style, Liberian fashion history, and the creativity that shaped her upbringing. From hand-me-downs and "bend down boutique" shopping…

• Ep. 75: Between the Margins: Uncovering "Forgotten" Black Designers

  March 26, 2026 · 36 min

  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…

• Ep. 74: The Educational Impact of Black Fashion History with Dr. Chajuana Trawick Ferguson

  March 19, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

  Join Taniqua Martin in conversatoin with Dr. Chajuana Trawick Ferguson, a trailblazer in fashion education and history, as she shares her personal story, her work with the Black Design Collective, and her groundbreaking role at Lindenwood…

• Ep. 73: Noire Narratives | Dr. Dyese Matthews on Representation of Black stories in Fashion History

  February 5, 2026 · 42 min

  In this conversation, Taniqua Martin speaks with Dr. Dyese Matthews about her journey from a childhood influenced by her mother's fashion sense to her academic pursuits in fashion history. She discusses the importance of recognizing and…

• Ep. 72: How Rafael Gomes Curated André Leon Talley's Legacy for a New Generation

  December 4, 2025 · 32 min

  In this episode, host Taniqua Martin sits down with Rafael Brauer Gomes, Director of Fashion Exhibitions at SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film, to explore the creative vision behind André Leon Talley: Style Is Forever. We dive into how…

• Ep. 71: Deborah Riley-Draper on Versailles '73 and the Global Impact of Black Beauty in Fashion History

  November 21, 2024 · 40 min

  In this special episode, we honor the 51st anniversary of the Battle of Versailles, a groundbreaking moment in Black fashion history that took place on November 28, 1973. Filmmaker Deborah Riley-Draper joins us to discuss her acclaimed…

• Ep. 70: Crafting Heritage: The Brew-Hammond Sisters on Exit 14, Batakari Fabric, and Redefining Luxury

  November 14, 2024 · 38 min

  In this episode, Taniqua Martin sits down with the dynamic sisters Essie Brew-Hammond and Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, founders of the luxury brand Exit 14! Dive into their journey, discover the inspiration behind their choice of Batakari…