Pyer Moss

Pyer Moss

Pyer Moss dazzles on the runway while pay homage to Black inventors that prove time hasn’t forgotten them.

I’ve been somewhat out of the loop in terms of what is happening within the fashion world. No particular reason why. I’ve just been focusing locally on the fashion scene and how I can continue to make an impact. But I’ve decided that I can’t continue to play small. (That’s for another post) So I’m looking out into the world. One show that caught my attention was the Pyer Moss Haute Couture Show. (I’ve embedded the video below) I saw a blogger on Instagram at the show doing a live video. The show was initially rescheduled because it rained very heavily. The rain was due to a tropical storm Elsa which has hit the Midwest pretty hard. The crowd waited outside in the rain for almost an hour before the show was called off. But that didn’t stop people from coming back. 

Kerby Jean-Raymond, the founder and creative director behind Pyer Moss, did not disappoint. Elaine Brown, a chairwoman for the Black Panthers, opened the show with an eloquent speech quoting from the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.  ‘Where do we go from here?’. Having dealt with pandemic and racial injustices over the past year this question is perfectly timed. This is a perfect time to re-evaluate and overhaul the fashion industry. Again that’s for another post.  

The fashion show was a walk through Black inventions that either a person didn’t know or were lost in American history. It was truly something to see. The colors, fabrics, and overall design aesthetics were truly dazzling. These designs weren’t just talking, they were clearly making a STATEMENT. Everything was done in excellence. From the venue, which was Madame C.J. Walker's estate, to the orchestra, to the performers I loved it all. The show overall ignited my passion for fashion again and I’m really excited about it. 

Cheers to Black creatives, fashion, and style!

Love, Life, and Jesus

Evelyn Denise