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Are you a fashion history lover looking for something to see and do this holiday season? If yes, you must visit the Brandywine area to see the Ann Lowe: African-American Couturier exhibition at Winterthur.
It is sad that forty-two years after Ann Lowe’s death, the hidden figure’s talent receives this significant recognition. The Ann Lowe exhibit at Winterthur runs until January 7, 2024. Admission fees: general admission is $29.00; I take advantage of senior discounts: $27.
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Hello, Beauties🌸 Today’s post is Ann Lowe, Another Little-Known Fashion History Visionary. I’m going strong with my Black History theme for this February. In a recent post, I focused on another hidden fashion visionary, Zelda Wynn Valdes. That uncredited fashion career sparked my renewed interest in other noteworthy designers. This time, Ann Cole Lowe, born […]
My First VIsit to the National African American Museum of History and Culture The 19th Smithsonian Museum opened its doors on September 24th, 2016. Finally, last week, I visited the National African American Museum of History and Culture (NMAAHC) for the first time.