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I was so honored to be interviewed by Anu Prestonia about my design process.  I've known Anu for several years and have made a few garments for her, including her Wedding Dress and 40th celebration honors.

I have known this family for years and even made Ashley's Prom Dress (got those photos somewhere, in an older blog)....So when she announced I she chose me to make her Wedding dress, she did so in Social Network style, by posting a red jacket that I made her Grandmother Lois.  I was so honored especially since, this young lady is such a fashionista.  I was also to make Dawn (the brides Mother) and Lois (the Grandmother), dresses as well. The making of Ashley's Dress and then that beautiful day in August, photos by The Art Hype. Beaded Bridal Pillow Dawn (Mother of the Bride) with a linen dress with lace and beading. She said people kept trying to touch...

The Harlem Aesthetic Saturday/Sunday May 11/12 12pm - 6pm 225 West 134th Street West Harlem NYC btwn Adam Clayton Powell & Frederick Douglass Blvds Some customers come as soon as the doors open.....at 12pm.  The clothing is one of a kind and some cannot be ordered, which is why they come early to try on and enjoy the great company.

I believe this was Easter Sunday after church and it looks like they were in a car passing 5th Ave and 53rd Street.  This Easter (2019) I went back to the very corner to take a photo.  

I have been going through old negatives and what I believe it was Easter Sunday April 1, 1956.  The family church was Bethany Baptist Church located in Bedford Stuyvesant.  I am using Dijifi.com  to have my photos digitally formatted. Momma (my Grandmother wear her fur and hat with red flower)   Rev. Milton A. Galamison and ladies.  This minister was a prominent in the Civil Rights movement.  Leading the NYC students in a boycott in 1964.