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This episode is the second in a trio of episodes focused on Black women fashion designers. In this episode, we learn about Bermuda born and Harlem influenced fashion designer Ruby Bailey. Bailey made figurines of her designs and was a creative force in the Harlem Renaissance.

Sources:

https://blog.mcny.org/2016/01/05/reintroducing-ruby-bailey/

https://www.harlemworldmagazine.com/harlems-ruby-bailey-fashion-pioneer-ny-1912-2003/