For the final installment of Kerby Jean-Raymond's "American, Also" series, the designer took inspiration from Sister Rosetta Tharpe.Author:Maria BobilaUpdated:Sep 9, 2019Original:Sep 9, 2019At one of the top moments of his career, Kerby Jean-Raymond, whose brand Pyer Moss was awarded the 2018 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, made the gambling decision to skip New York Fashion Week in February.
At the start of show, "There Will Be No Miracles Here" author Casey Gerald took the stage and shared a story from Fannie Moore, who grew up in slavery and recollected those memories in 1937, as well as folklore of flying Africans. "Now I don't know if the people actually flew, but I know they knew the same thing Miss Fannie Moore's mother knew on that North Carolina plantation. The same thing we must know tonight," said Gerald.
Gold jewelry was designed by Johnny Nelson, who also collaborated with Jean-Raymond for the 2019 Met Gala. The custom portrait necklaces, earrings and hair beads featured 21 iconic Black women in music, including Tharpe, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone, Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Beyoncé, Lauryn Hill, Aaliyah, Erykah Badu, Queen Latifah, Rihanna, Janelle Monae, Solange and more.
Reebok, with which Jean-Raymond joined forces in 2018 and which recently extended his role to artistic director, also made an appearance. The show's second portion debuted their latest collaboration with a star-studded model lineup. The offerings included the usual mix of sporty-casual garments — puffers, track suits, two-piece sets, leggings and, of course, biker shorts — as well as new Reebok sneaker models and colorways, which we'll provide more information on as it's available.
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