Radha Blank Instagram – 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!!
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Special out to @kellyaugustine for her keen eye and input and pulling the other elements in! Next post is yours ma! | Posted on 05/May/2022 20:47:23
