I love Black Women Fashion
Evolution of Fashion among Black Women
In the United States, the fashion journey of
Black women began during enslavement, marked by the forced removal of
garments displaying personal and tribal identities and laws controlling
their appearance.
When given the opportunity, Black women used attire as a form of
rebellion against their enslavers, expressing power, identity, and
ancestry. This expression was often evident in headwraps, brightly
colored fabrics, and patchwork.
Black women also channeled their fashion sense through labor. Skilled in
spinning, weaving, dyeing, and sewing, these skills were vital for
survival and often meant that their work would be worn by their
enslavers. As seamstresses and dressmakers, Black women crafted clothing
that set trends for white society.