Ruth E. Carter On Archiving Her Legacy Of Black Cinematic Fashion

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Past to Present: Bridging Generations in Fashion is a Women’s History Month series focusing on disruptors who have made significant contributions to fashion and the culture at large.

A conversation with Ruth E. Carter feels like a masterclass on material Black history. Her recollection of costuming some of the culture’s foremost films depicts a clear

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