#wegoodthx! By Radha Blank OPENS TODAY! @metmuseum @metcostumeinstitute for #metinamerica My first foray into the fine arts world that aims to insert the often uncredited unseen and erased #blackwoman aka the “muslin” aka the foundation of American culture in spaces where our contributions have been discarded. Just want to thank some key artisans who helped to make this happen! @elizabethcolomba who’s amazing renderings of my room helped fortify my vision. This is just her first sketch. The final illustration you shall see is breathtaking! Also crafting my gorgeously haunting black cherubs in a pinch! @peterkimpeterkim my producer who always fought to get me what I needed to take this concept out of my head and into the #haverhill room as a reality. @denise.trotman who created a daggon bead grid graphic out this piece! A literal map for the #wegoodthx! bead quilt in homage of #mariebendolph an 88 year old geesbend quilter. The beads are inspired by her “Work-clothes quilt” c. 2002. Thank you @steffisees for your precision edit on the black women hands! #bradfordyoung you are my brother for life. So grateful we got to come together on this. Your input and brilliance took us to the next level. As did you golden eye @christianepps A dream to get to work with one of my heroes. Eric Hirsch aka @sapesifter who in a last minute crunch mixed our lovely sound scape. And Susy Oludele…aka @hairbysusy @africancreature. My Naija sis. I’m not just blown away by your talent and work ethic…it’s your heart sis. Every time I stepped into your shop, I could feel the love you have for your craft. Grateful to you and all the beautiful black women who danced and laughed as they birthed our daughter “Casandra” with love. Thank you @kellyaugustine for being a bridge. ❤️✊🏽 Thx @janicza for capturing Ms. Monae as she takes in #wegoodthx! Honored to share space with your genius!
#wegoodthx! By Radha Blank OPENS TODAY! @metmuseum @metcostumeinstitute for #metinamerica My first foray into the fine arts world that aims to insert the often uncredited unseen and erased #blackwoman aka the “muslin” aka the foundation of American culture in spaces where our contributions have been discarded. Just want to thank some key artisans who helped to make this happen! @elizabethcolomba who’s amazing renderings of my room helped fortify my vision. This is just her first sketch. The final illustration you shall see is breathtaking! Also crafting my gorgeously haunting black cherubs in a pinch! @peterkimpeterkim my producer who always fought to get me what I needed to take this concept out of my head and into the #haverhill room as a reality. @denise.trotman who created a daggon bead grid graphic out this piece! A literal map for the #wegoodthx! bead quilt in homage of #mariebendolph an 88 year old geesbend quilter. The beads are inspired by her “Work-clothes quilt” c. 2002. Thank you @steffisees for your precision edit on the black women hands! #bradfordyoung you are my brother for life. So grateful we got to come together on this. Your input and brilliance took us to the next level. As did you golden eye @christianepps A dream to get to work with one of my heroes. Eric Hirsch aka @sapesifter who in a last minute crunch mixed our lovely sound scape. And Susy Oludele…aka @hairbysusy @africancreature. My Naija sis. I’m not just blown away by your talent and work ethic…it’s your heart sis. Every time I stepped into your shop, I could feel the love you have for your craft. Grateful to you and all the beautiful black women who danced and laughed as they birthed our daughter “Casandra” with love. Thank you @kellyaugustine for being a bridge. ❤️✊🏽 Thx @janicza for capturing Ms. Monae as she takes in #wegoodthx! Honored to share space with your genius!
#wegoodthx! By Radha Blank OPENS TODAY! @metmuseum @metcostumeinstitute for #metinamerica My first foray into the fine arts world that aims to insert the often uncredited unseen and erased #blackwoman aka the “muslin” aka the foundation of American culture in spaces where our contributions have been discarded. Just want to thank some key artisans who helped to make this happen! @elizabethcolomba who’s amazing renderings of my room helped fortify my vision. This is just her first sketch. The final illustration you shall see is breathtaking! Also crafting my gorgeously haunting black cherubs in a pinch! @peterkimpeterkim my producer who always fought to get me what I needed to take this concept out of my head and into the #haverhill room as a reality. @denise.trotman who created a daggon bead grid graphic out this piece! A literal map for the #wegoodthx! bead quilt in homage of #mariebendolph an 88 year old geesbend quilter. The beads are inspired by her “Work-clothes quilt” c. 2002. Thank you @steffisees for your precision edit on the black women hands! #bradfordyoung you are my brother for life. So grateful we got to come together on this. Your input and brilliance took us to the next level. As did you golden eye @christianepps A dream to get to work with one of my heroes. Eric Hirsch aka @sapesifter who in a last minute crunch mixed our lovely sound scape. And Susy Oludele…aka @hairbysusy @africancreature. My Naija sis. I’m not just blown away by your talent and work ethic…it’s your heart sis. Every time I stepped into your shop, I could feel the love you have for your craft. Grateful to you and all the beautiful black women who danced and laughed as they birthed our daughter “Casandra” with love. Thank you @kellyaugustine for being a bridge. ❤️✊🏽 Thx @janicza for capturing Ms. Monae as she takes in #wegoodthx! Honored to share space with your genius!
#wegoodthx! By Radha Blank OPENS TODAY! @metmuseum @metcostumeinstitute for #metinamerica My first foray into the fine arts world that aims to insert the often uncredited unseen and erased #blackwoman aka the “muslin” aka the foundation of American culture in spaces where our contributions have been discarded. Just want to thank some key artisans who helped to make this happen! @elizabethcolomba who’s amazing renderings of my room helped fortify my vision. This is just her first sketch. The final illustration you shall see is breathtaking! Also crafting my gorgeously haunting black cherubs in a pinch! @peterkimpeterkim my producer who always fought to get me what I needed to take this concept out of my head and into the #haverhill room as a reality. @denise.trotman who created a daggon bead grid graphic out this piece! A literal map for the #wegoodthx! bead quilt in homage of #mariebendolph an 88 year old geesbend quilter. The beads are inspired by her “Work-clothes quilt” c. 2002. Thank you @steffisees for your precision edit on the black women hands! #bradfordyoung you are my brother for life. So grateful we got to come together on this. Your input and brilliance took us to the next level. As did you golden eye @christianepps A dream to get to work with one of my heroes. Eric Hirsch aka @sapesifter who in a last minute crunch mixed our lovely sound scape. And Susy Oludele…aka @hairbysusy @africancreature. My Naija sis. I’m not just blown away by your talent and work ethic…it’s your heart sis. Every time I stepped into your shop, I could feel the love you have for your craft. Grateful to you and all the beautiful black women who danced and laughed as they birthed our daughter “Casandra” with love. Thank you @kellyaugustine for being a bridge. ❤️✊🏽 Thx @janicza for capturing Ms. Monae as she takes in #wegoodthx! Honored to share space with your genius!
#wegoodthx! By Radha Blank OPENS TODAY! @metmuseum @metcostumeinstitute for #metinamerica My first foray into the fine arts world that aims to insert the often uncredited unseen and erased #blackwoman aka the “muslin” aka the foundation of American culture in spaces where our contributions have been discarded. Just want to thank some key artisans who helped to make this happen! @elizabethcolomba who’s amazing renderings of my room helped fortify my vision. This is just her first sketch. The final illustration you shall see is breathtaking! Also crafting my gorgeously haunting black cherubs in a pinch! @peterkimpeterkim my producer who always fought to get me what I needed to take this concept out of my head and into the #haverhill room as a reality. @denise.trotman who created a daggon bead grid graphic out this piece! A literal map for the #wegoodthx! bead quilt in homage of #mariebendolph an 88 year old geesbend quilter. The beads are inspired by her “Work-clothes quilt” c. 2002. Thank you @steffisees for your precision edit on the black women hands! #bradfordyoung you are my brother for life. So grateful we got to come together on this. Your input and brilliance took us to the next level. As did you golden eye @christianepps A dream to get to work with one of my heroes. Eric Hirsch aka @sapesifter who in a last minute crunch mixed our lovely sound scape. And Susy Oludele…aka @hairbysusy @africancreature. My Naija sis. I’m not just blown away by your talent and work ethic…it’s your heart sis. Every time I stepped into your shop, I could feel the love you have for your craft. Grateful to you and all the beautiful black women who danced and laughed as they birthed our daughter “Casandra” with love. Thank you @kellyaugustine for being a bridge. ❤️✊🏽 Thx @janicza for capturing Ms. Monae as she takes in #wegoodthx! Honored to share space with your genius!
#wegoodthx! By Radha Blank OPENS TODAY! @metmuseum @metcostumeinstitute for #metinamerica My first foray into the fine arts world that aims to insert the often uncredited unseen and erased #blackwoman aka the “muslin” aka the foundation of American culture in spaces where our contributions have been discarded. Just want to thank some key artisans who helped to make this happen! @elizabethcolomba who’s amazing renderings of my room helped fortify my vision. This is just her first sketch. The final illustration you shall see is breathtaking! Also crafting my gorgeously haunting black cherubs in a pinch! @peterkimpeterkim my producer who always fought to get me what I needed to take this concept out of my head and into the #haverhill room as a reality. @denise.trotman who created a daggon bead grid graphic out this piece! A literal map for the #wegoodthx! bead quilt in homage of #mariebendolph an 88 year old geesbend quilter. The beads are inspired by her “Work-clothes quilt” c. 2002. Thank you @steffisees for your precision edit on the black women hands! #bradfordyoung you are my brother for life. So grateful we got to come together on this. Your input and brilliance took us to the next level. As did you golden eye @christianepps A dream to get to work with one of my heroes. Eric Hirsch aka @sapesifter who in a last minute crunch mixed our lovely sound scape. And Susy Oludele…aka @hairbysusy @africancreature. My Naija sis. I’m not just blown away by your talent and work ethic…it’s your heart sis. Every time I stepped into your shop, I could feel the love you have for your craft. Grateful to you and all the beautiful black women who danced and laughed as they birthed our daughter “Casandra” with love. Thank you @kellyaugustine for being a bridge. ❤️✊🏽 Thx @janicza for capturing Ms. Monae as she takes in #wegoodthx! Honored to share space with your genius!
#wegoodthx! By Radha Blank OPENS TODAY! @metmuseum @metcostumeinstitute for #metinamerica My first foray into the fine arts world that aims to insert the often uncredited unseen and erased #blackwoman aka the “muslin” aka the foundation of American culture in spaces where our contributions have been discarded. Just want to thank some key artisans who helped to make this happen! @elizabethcolomba who’s amazing renderings of my room helped fortify my vision. This is just her first sketch. The final illustration you shall see is breathtaking! Also crafting my gorgeously haunting black cherubs in a pinch! @peterkimpeterkim my producer who always fought to get me what I needed to take this concept out of my head and into the #haverhill room as a reality. @denise.trotman who created a daggon bead grid graphic out this piece! A literal map for the #wegoodthx! bead quilt in homage of #mariebendolph an 88 year old geesbend quilter. The beads are inspired by her “Work-clothes quilt” c. 2002. Thank you @steffisees for your precision edit on the black women hands! #bradfordyoung you are my brother for life. So grateful we got to come together on this. Your input and brilliance took us to the next level. As did you golden eye @christianepps A dream to get to work with one of my heroes. Eric Hirsch aka @sapesifter who in a last minute crunch mixed our lovely sound scape. And Susy Oludele…aka @hairbysusy @africancreature. My Naija sis. I’m not just blown away by your talent and work ethic…it’s your heart sis. Every time I stepped into your shop, I could feel the love you have for your craft. Grateful to you and all the beautiful black women who danced and laughed as they birthed our daughter “Casandra” with love. Thank you @kellyaugustine for being a bridge. ❤️✊🏽 Thx @janicza for capturing Ms. Monae as she takes in #wegoodthx! Honored to share space with your genius!
#wegoodthx! By Radha Blank OPENS TODAY! @metmuseum @metcostumeinstitute for #metinamerica My first foray into the fine arts world that aims to insert the often uncredited unseen and erased #blackwoman aka the “muslin” aka the foundation of American culture in spaces where our contributions have been discarded. Just want to thank some key artisans who helped to make this happen! @elizabethcolomba who’s amazing renderings of my room helped fortify my vision. This is just her first sketch. The final illustration you shall see is breathtaking! Also crafting my gorgeously haunting black cherubs in a pinch! @peterkimpeterkim my producer who always fought to get me what I needed to take this concept out of my head and into the #haverhill room as a reality. @denise.trotman who created a daggon bead grid graphic out this piece! A literal map for the #wegoodthx! bead quilt in homage of #mariebendolph an 88 year old geesbend quilter. The beads are inspired by her “Work-clothes quilt” c. 2002. Thank you @steffisees for your precision edit on the black women hands! #bradfordyoung you are my brother for life. So grateful we got to come together on this. Your input and brilliance took us to the next level. As did you golden eye @christianepps A dream to get to work with one of my heroes. Eric Hirsch aka @sapesifter who in a last minute crunch mixed our lovely sound scape. And Susy Oludele…aka @hairbysusy @africancreature. My Naija sis. I’m not just blown away by your talent and work ethic…it’s your heart sis. Every time I stepped into your shop, I could feel the love you have for your craft. Grateful to you and all the beautiful black women who danced and laughed as they birthed our daughter “Casandra” with love. Thank you @kellyaugustine for being a bridge. ❤️✊🏽 Thx @janicza for capturing Ms. Monae as she takes in #wegoodthx! Honored to share space with your genius!
#wegoodthx! By Radha Blank OPENS TODAY! @metmuseum @metcostumeinstitute for #metinamerica My first foray into the fine arts world that aims to insert the often uncredited unseen and erased #blackwoman aka the “muslin” aka the foundation of American culture in spaces where our contributions have been discarded. Just want to thank some key artisans who helped to make this happen! @elizabethcolomba who’s amazing renderings of my room helped fortify my vision. This is just her first sketch. The final illustration you shall see is breathtaking! Also crafting my gorgeously haunting black cherubs in a pinch! @peterkimpeterkim my producer who always fought to get me what I needed to take this concept out of my head and into the #haverhill room as a reality. @denise.trotman who created a daggon bead grid graphic out this piece! A literal map for the #wegoodthx! bead quilt in homage of #mariebendolph an 88 year old geesbend quilter. The beads are inspired by her “Work-clothes quilt” c. 2002. Thank you @steffisees for your precision edit on the black women hands! #bradfordyoung you are my brother for life. So grateful we got to come together on this. Your input and brilliance took us to the next level. As did you golden eye @christianepps A dream to get to work with one of my heroes. Eric Hirsch aka @sapesifter who in a last minute crunch mixed our lovely sound scape. And Susy Oludele…aka @hairbysusy @africancreature. My Naija sis. I’m not just blown away by your talent and work ethic…it’s your heart sis. Every time I stepped into your shop, I could feel the love you have for your craft. Grateful to you and all the beautiful black women who danced and laughed as they birthed our daughter “Casandra” with love. Thank you @kellyaugustine for being a bridge. ❤️✊🏽 Thx @janicza for capturing Ms. Monae as she takes in #wegoodthx! Honored to share space with your genius!
#wegoodthx! By Radha Blank OPENS TODAY! @metmuseum @metcostumeinstitute for #metinamerica My first foray into the fine arts world that aims to insert the often uncredited unseen and erased #blackwoman aka the “muslin” aka the foundation of American culture in spaces where our contributions have been discarded. Just want to thank some key artisans who helped to make this happen! @elizabethcolomba who’s amazing renderings of my room helped fortify my vision. This is just her first sketch. The final illustration you shall see is breathtaking! Also crafting my gorgeously haunting black cherubs in a pinch! @peterkimpeterkim my producer who always fought to get me what I needed to take this concept out of my head and into the #haverhill room as a reality. @denise.trotman who created a daggon bead grid graphic out this piece! A literal map for the #wegoodthx! bead quilt in homage of #mariebendolph an 88 year old geesbend quilter. The beads are inspired by her “Work-clothes quilt” c. 2002. Thank you @steffisees for your precision edit on the black women hands! #bradfordyoung you are my brother for life. So grateful we got to come together on this. Your input and brilliance took us to the next level. As did you golden eye @christianepps A dream to get to work with one of my heroes. Eric Hirsch aka @sapesifter who in a last minute crunch mixed our lovely sound scape. And Susy Oludele…aka @hairbysusy @africancreature. My Naija sis. I’m not just blown away by your talent and work ethic…it’s your heart sis. Every time I stepped into your shop, I could feel the love you have for your craft. Grateful to you and all the beautiful black women who danced and laughed as they birthed our daughter “Casandra” with love. Thank you @kellyaugustine for being a bridge. ❤️✊🏽 Thx @janicza for capturing Ms. Monae as she takes in #wegoodthx! Honored to share space with your genius!
I go waaaay back with @moikgantsi the fearless founder of music and film enclave @imagenation.us. Excited to celebrate their 20th anniversary 🎉🥳🎈with an outdoor screening of #fortyyearoldversion this Saturday in the very #Harlem neighborhood where I came of age. Let’s turn up one more time for the last days of summer! ❤️✊🏿💚🎥❤️ RSVP at www.imagenation.us
I just needed to use this space to celebrate the QUEENS behind this dynamic dress design. I knew what I wanted but cannot draw to save my life. Denise Trotman, my best friend of over 30 years, lent her amazing talent in sketching our design but added details I could have never imagined. Denise there is no way I could have done this without you. That day we went to pick out the fabrics is proof! We found just what we needed because you are my good luck charm! God blessed me with your friendship but he blessed us all with your gift as an artist! And then Jenny. Lord. Where do I begin? Not sure you remember but when you first came to my house to take my measurements I freaked out when I saw your hands. They looked like my mothers hands! She also wore turquoise nail color! I took a picture knowing this meant my mom was in the room and this was meant to be! This powerhouse Jenny has been making clothes, reconstructing and remixing garments for decades and how blessed am I that she was able to complete this look IN JUST THREE WEEKS!!! When I showed up to look at muslin she damn near had a whole dress completed! Grateful @brandicedaniel put me in touch with you and your mastery Jenny. The design was evolving…long coat to short coat…layered denim to bustle effect but what never wavered was each of your beautiful Black women’s determination to get the final garment for the Obeah Woman DOWN! Denise my Trini queen and Jenny my Jamaican queen. Thank you ladies!! 🇹🇹❤️🇯🇲 #blackwomen #madebyblackwomen #obeahwomancomeintotheroom #wegoodthx! #metgala #metinamerica #metcostumeinstitute Special out to @kellyaugustine for her keen eye and input and pulling the other elements in! Next post is yours ma!
I just needed to use this space to celebrate the QUEENS behind this dynamic dress design. I knew what I wanted but cannot draw to save my life. Denise Trotman, my best friend of over 30 years, lent her amazing talent in sketching our design but added details I could have never imagined. Denise there is no way I could have done this without you. That day we went to pick out the fabrics is proof! We found just what we needed because you are my good luck charm! God blessed me with your friendship but he blessed us all with your gift as an artist! And then Jenny. Lord. Where do I begin? Not sure you remember but when you first came to my house to take my measurements I freaked out when I saw your hands. They looked like my mothers hands! She also wore turquoise nail color! I took a picture knowing this meant my mom was in the room and this was meant to be! This powerhouse Jenny has been making clothes, reconstructing and remixing garments for decades and how blessed am I that she was able to complete this look IN JUST THREE WEEKS!!! When I showed up to look at muslin she damn near had a whole dress completed! Grateful @brandicedaniel put me in touch with you and your mastery Jenny. The design was evolving…long coat to short coat…layered denim to bustle effect but what never wavered was each of your beautiful Black women’s determination to get the final garment for the Obeah Woman DOWN! Denise my Trini queen and Jenny my Jamaican queen. Thank you ladies!! 🇹🇹❤️🇯🇲 #blackwomen #madebyblackwomen #obeahwomancomeintotheroom #wegoodthx! #metgala #metinamerica #metcostumeinstitute Special out to @kellyaugustine for her keen eye and input and pulling the other elements in! Next post is yours ma!
I just needed to use this space to celebrate the QUEENS behind this dynamic dress design. I knew what I wanted but cannot draw to save my life. Denise Trotman, my best friend of over 30 years, lent her amazing talent in sketching our design but added details I could have never imagined. Denise there is no way I could have done this without you. That day we went to pick out the fabrics is proof! We found just what we needed because you are my good luck charm! God blessed me with your friendship but he blessed us all with your gift as an artist! And then Jenny. Lord. Where do I begin? Not sure you remember but when you first came to my house to take my measurements I freaked out when I saw your hands. They looked like my mothers hands! She also wore turquoise nail color! I took a picture knowing this meant my mom was in the room and this was meant to be! This powerhouse Jenny has been making clothes, reconstructing and remixing garments for decades and how blessed am I that she was able to complete this look IN JUST THREE WEEKS!!! When I showed up to look at muslin she damn near had a whole dress completed! Grateful @brandicedaniel put me in touch with you and your mastery Jenny. The design was evolving…long coat to short coat…layered denim to bustle effect but what never wavered was each of your beautiful Black women’s determination to get the final garment for the Obeah Woman DOWN! Denise my Trini queen and Jenny my Jamaican queen. Thank you ladies!! 🇹🇹❤️🇯🇲 #blackwomen #madebyblackwomen #obeahwomancomeintotheroom #wegoodthx! #metgala #metinamerica #metcostumeinstitute Special out to @kellyaugustine for her keen eye and input and pulling the other elements in! Next post is yours ma!
I just needed to use this space to celebrate the QUEENS behind this dynamic dress design. I knew what I wanted but cannot draw to save my life. Denise Trotman, my best friend of over 30 years, lent her amazing talent in sketching our design but added details I could have never imagined. Denise there is no way I could have done this without you. That day we went to pick out the fabrics is proof! We found just what we needed because you are my good luck charm! God blessed me with your friendship but he blessed us all with your gift as an artist! And then Jenny. Lord. Where do I begin? Not sure you remember but when you first came to my house to take my measurements I freaked out when I saw your hands. They looked like my mothers hands! She also wore turquoise nail color! I took a picture knowing this meant my mom was in the room and this was meant to be! This powerhouse Jenny has been making clothes, reconstructing and remixing garments for decades and how blessed am I that she was able to complete this look IN JUST THREE WEEKS!!! When I showed up to look at muslin she damn near had a whole dress completed! Grateful @brandicedaniel put me in touch with you and your mastery Jenny. The design was evolving…long coat to short coat…layered denim to bustle effect but what never wavered was each of your beautiful Black women’s determination to get the final garment for the Obeah Woman DOWN! Denise my Trini queen and Jenny my Jamaican queen. Thank you ladies!! 🇹🇹❤️🇯🇲 #blackwomen #madebyblackwomen #obeahwomancomeintotheroom #wegoodthx! #metgala #metinamerica #metcostumeinstitute Special out to @kellyaugustine for her keen eye and input and pulling the other elements in! Next post is yours ma!
I just needed to use this space to celebrate the QUEENS behind this dynamic dress design. I knew what I wanted but cannot draw to save my life. Denise Trotman, my best friend of over 30 years, lent her amazing talent in sketching our design but added details I could have never imagined. Denise there is no way I could have done this without you. That day we went to pick out the fabrics is proof! We found just what we needed because you are my good luck charm! God blessed me with your friendship but he blessed us all with your gift as an artist! And then Jenny. Lord. Where do I begin? Not sure you remember but when you first came to my house to take my measurements I freaked out when I saw your hands. They looked like my mothers hands! She also wore turquoise nail color! I took a picture knowing this meant my mom was in the room and this was meant to be! This powerhouse Jenny has been making clothes, reconstructing and remixing garments for decades and how blessed am I that she was able to complete this look IN JUST THREE WEEKS!!! When I showed up to look at muslin she damn near had a whole dress completed! Grateful @brandicedaniel put me in touch with you and your mastery Jenny. The design was evolving…long coat to short coat…layered denim to bustle effect but what never wavered was each of your beautiful Black women’s determination to get the final garment for the Obeah Woman DOWN! Denise my Trini queen and Jenny my Jamaican queen. Thank you ladies!! 🇹🇹❤️🇯🇲 #blackwomen #madebyblackwomen #obeahwomancomeintotheroom #wegoodthx! #metgala #metinamerica #metcostumeinstitute Special out to @kellyaugustine for her keen eye and input and pulling the other elements in! Next post is yours ma!
I just needed to use this space to celebrate the QUEENS behind this dynamic dress design. I knew what I wanted but cannot draw to save my life. Denise Trotman, my best friend of over 30 years, lent her amazing talent in sketching our design but added details I could have never imagined. Denise there is no way I could have done this without you. That day we went to pick out the fabrics is proof! We found just what we needed because you are my good luck charm! God blessed me with your friendship but he blessed us all with your gift as an artist! And then Jenny. Lord. Where do I begin? Not sure you remember but when you first came to my house to take my measurements I freaked out when I saw your hands. They looked like my mothers hands! She also wore turquoise nail color! I took a picture knowing this meant my mom was in the room and this was meant to be! This powerhouse Jenny has been making clothes, reconstructing and remixing garments for decades and how blessed am I that she was able to complete this look IN JUST THREE WEEKS!!! When I showed up to look at muslin she damn near had a whole dress completed! Grateful @brandicedaniel put me in touch with you and your mastery Jenny. The design was evolving…long coat to short coat…layered denim to bustle effect but what never wavered was each of your beautiful Black women’s determination to get the final garment for the Obeah Woman DOWN! Denise my Trini queen and Jenny my Jamaican queen. Thank you ladies!! 🇹🇹❤️🇯🇲 #blackwomen #madebyblackwomen #obeahwomancomeintotheroom #wegoodthx! #metgala #metinamerica #metcostumeinstitute Special out to @kellyaugustine for her keen eye and input and pulling the other elements in! Next post is yours ma!
I just needed to use this space to celebrate the QUEENS behind this dynamic dress design. I knew what I wanted but cannot draw to save my life. Denise Trotman, my best friend of over 30 years, lent her amazing talent in sketching our design but added details I could have never imagined. Denise there is no way I could have done this without you. That day we went to pick out the fabrics is proof! We found just what we needed because you are my good luck charm! God blessed me with your friendship but he blessed us all with your gift as an artist! And then Jenny. Lord. Where do I begin? Not sure you remember but when you first came to my house to take my measurements I freaked out when I saw your hands. They looked like my mothers hands! She also wore turquoise nail color! I took a picture knowing this meant my mom was in the room and this was meant to be! This powerhouse Jenny has been making clothes, reconstructing and remixing garments for decades and how blessed am I that she was able to complete this look IN JUST THREE WEEKS!!! When I showed up to look at muslin she damn near had a whole dress completed! Grateful @brandicedaniel put me in touch with you and your mastery Jenny. The design was evolving…long coat to short coat…layered denim to bustle effect but what never wavered was each of your beautiful Black women’s determination to get the final garment for the Obeah Woman DOWN! Denise my Trini queen and Jenny my Jamaican queen. Thank you ladies!! 🇹🇹❤️🇯🇲 #blackwomen #madebyblackwomen #obeahwomancomeintotheroom #wegoodthx! #metgala #metinamerica #metcostumeinstitute Special out to @kellyaugustine for her keen eye and input and pulling the other elements in! Next post is yours ma!
I just needed to use this space to celebrate the QUEENS behind this dynamic dress design. I knew what I wanted but cannot draw to save my life. Denise Trotman, my best friend of over 30 years, lent her amazing talent in sketching our design but added details I could have never imagined. Denise there is no way I could have done this without you. That day we went to pick out the fabrics is proof! We found just what we needed because you are my good luck charm! God blessed me with your friendship but he blessed us all with your gift as an artist! And then Jenny. Lord. Where do I begin? Not sure you remember but when you first came to my house to take my measurements I freaked out when I saw your hands. They looked like my mothers hands! She also wore turquoise nail color! I took a picture knowing this meant my mom was in the room and this was meant to be! This powerhouse Jenny has been making clothes, reconstructing and remixing garments for decades and how blessed am I that she was able to complete this look IN JUST THREE WEEKS!!! When I showed up to look at muslin she damn near had a whole dress completed! Grateful @brandicedaniel put me in touch with you and your mastery Jenny. The design was evolving…long coat to short coat…layered denim to bustle effect but what never wavered was each of your beautiful Black women’s determination to get the final garment for the Obeah Woman DOWN! Denise my Trini queen and Jenny my Jamaican queen. Thank you ladies!! 🇹🇹❤️🇯🇲 #blackwomen #madebyblackwomen #obeahwomancomeintotheroom #wegoodthx! #metgala #metinamerica #metcostumeinstitute Special out to @kellyaugustine for her keen eye and input and pulling the other elements in! Next post is yours ma!
I just needed to use this space to celebrate the QUEENS behind this dynamic dress design. I knew what I wanted but cannot draw to save my life. Denise Trotman, my best friend of over 30 years, lent her amazing talent in sketching our design but added details I could have never imagined. Denise there is no way I could have done this without you. That day we went to pick out the fabrics is proof! We found just what we needed because you are my good luck charm! God blessed me with your friendship but he blessed us all with your gift as an artist! And then Jenny. Lord. Where do I begin? Not sure you remember but when you first came to my house to take my measurements I freaked out when I saw your hands. They looked like my mothers hands! She also wore turquoise nail color! I took a picture knowing this meant my mom was in the room and this was meant to be! This powerhouse Jenny has been making clothes, reconstructing and remixing garments for decades and how blessed am I that she was able to complete this look IN JUST THREE WEEKS!!! When I showed up to look at muslin she damn near had a whole dress completed! Grateful @brandicedaniel put me in touch with you and your mastery Jenny. The design was evolving…long coat to short coat…layered denim to bustle effect but what never wavered was each of your beautiful Black women’s determination to get the final garment for the Obeah Woman DOWN! Denise my Trini queen and Jenny my Jamaican queen. Thank you ladies!! 🇹🇹❤️🇯🇲 #blackwomen #madebyblackwomen #obeahwomancomeintotheroom #wegoodthx! #metgala #metinamerica #metcostumeinstitute Special out to @kellyaugustine for her keen eye and input and pulling the other elements in! Next post is yours ma!
And it’s all lead to this…. We Good Thx! By Radha Blank OPENS TOMORROW!!! #wegoodthx! #metinamerica #metcostumeinstitute #metropolitanmuseumofart Starting Saturday, May 7, explore “In America: An Anthology of Fashion”— part two of our #MetInAmerica exhibition—and uncover hidden narratives of American fashion. —————— Thank you to all of The Met staff especially Head Curator #AndrewBolton and The Met Director @max.hollein for their immense support. Shout out to @franklinjleonard for being the plug! ✊🏽⚔️✨ Special shout out to my Producer @peterkimpeterkim who helped me install this baby like a true soldier! Couldn’t do this without you Peter! 😘 Stay tuned for some more BTS footage and convos with my collaborators on@my first foray into the fine arts world! ✊🏽⚔️✨⚔️✊🏽
And it’s all lead to this…. We Good Thx! By Radha Blank OPENS TOMORROW!!! #wegoodthx! #metinamerica #metcostumeinstitute #metropolitanmuseumofart Starting Saturday, May 7, explore “In America: An Anthology of Fashion”— part two of our #MetInAmerica exhibition—and uncover hidden narratives of American fashion. —————— Thank you to all of The Met staff especially Head Curator #AndrewBolton and The Met Director @max.hollein for their immense support. Shout out to @franklinjleonard for being the plug! ✊🏽⚔️✨ Special shout out to my Producer @peterkimpeterkim who helped me install this baby like a true soldier! Couldn’t do this without you Peter! 😘 Stay tuned for some more BTS footage and convos with my collaborators on@my first foray into the fine arts world! ✊🏽⚔️✨⚔️✊🏽
And it’s all lead to this…. We Good Thx! By Radha Blank OPENS TOMORROW!!! #wegoodthx! #metinamerica #metcostumeinstitute #metropolitanmuseumofart Starting Saturday, May 7, explore “In America: An Anthology of Fashion”— part two of our #MetInAmerica exhibition—and uncover hidden narratives of American fashion. —————— Thank you to all of The Met staff especially Head Curator #AndrewBolton and The Met Director @max.hollein for their immense support. Shout out to @franklinjleonard for being the plug! ✊🏽⚔️✨ Special shout out to my Producer @peterkimpeterkim who helped me install this baby like a true soldier! Couldn’t do this without you Peter! 😘 Stay tuned for some more BTS footage and convos with my collaborators on@my first foray into the fine arts world! ✊🏽⚔️✨⚔️✊🏽
As #wegoodthx @metcostumeinstitute #inamerica comes to a close (Sept 5!), I get to once again share space with some luminary filmmakers. This time at one of my fave #nycinema houses @metrograph When asked for the cinematic equivalent of #wegoodthx I chose #blackgirl by the incomparable #ousmansembene aka #thefatherofafricancinema Come see this b&w gem on the big screen! Sept 2. I will also introduce the film! But also check these other cinematic gems!!! Repost @metrograph with @use.repost ・・・ In conjunction with @metcostumeinstitute’s “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” exhibition at The Met, Metrograph has invited filmmakers who created fictional tableaux for the show to screen films that inspired their contributions—a line-up that includes selections from Radha Blank, Janicza Bravo, Sofia Coppola, Martin Scorsese, & more. The Met and The Metrograph present: An Anthology of Cinema. Opening September 2nd.
