Frascara Jumpsuit

Blog post about little known fashion visionary, Ann Lowe. Sprocket Mural Works in Harrisburg, PA

Hello, Beauties🌸 Today’s post is Ann Lowe, Another Little-Known Fashion History Visionary.

Ann Lowe, an African American fashion visionary giving her some recognition and love.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 in the small town of Clayton, Alabama, in 1898, was the daughter and granddaughter of accomplished dressmakers.

(more…)

Virtual Connection on Park Avenue in NYC

Staying socially active as we age is as important as staying physically active. As my career is nearing retirement, opportunities to socialize will fizzle. Instead, they are abounding with opportunities to meet up with other like-minded women as a member of the Forever Fierce group.  And today, I want to explain how that came to […]

Continue Reading