She’s rewriting black fashion history!
Renowned fashion and costume historian Shelby Ivy Christie has spent years highlighting the contributions of often overlooked black icons in the fashion industry. Recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and one of Vogue Business’ 100 Innovators, Chrisie has more than a decade of leadership experience at brands such as Nike, Vogue, and L’Oréal. Through her X (formerly Twitter) platform @bronze_bombshel​, she has taught thousands of people little-known facts about black fashion history.
Now, Christie is taking that mission to the next level with Haute Heritage Publishing, a new venture focused on reimagining the history of fashion. Her first major project is Black Fashion Legends Alphabet, a fascinating ABC-style book that focuses on major black fashion figures such as Beverly Johnson and Andre Leon Talley. Featuring a foreword by stylist June Ambrose and accompanied by a corresponding set of flashcards, this book is an accessible resource for readers of all ages, with the aim of educating and inspiring a new generation. It is useful as.
Through Haute Heritage Publishing, Christie wants to make fashion education more inclusive. “By sharing these stories, we aim to inspire people beyond traditional fashion hubs and create a pathway for diverse talent to enter the industry,” reads the @hauteheritagepub website. is written.
Cover Photo: Fashion Historian Shelby Ivy Christie Launches ABC’s New Book Celebrating Black Fashion Legends / Photo Credit: CONSCIOUS FILMZ
