The Black women grew up in the 1990s with television shows such as Martin, Sister-Sister, and Smart Guy, which featured Black actors and actresses who popularized garments with geometric shapes and bright colors worn by the Black community. This outfit was inspired by these 90s styles.
Outfit featured in 90s Throwback vignette. Objects owned by Marie and Brea. Photo by Dyese Matthews and Kelly L. Reddy-Best, 2019.
Vest and Green Skirt
Woven vest with engraved silver buttons, lined, c. 1990s. Owned by Oni. Green cotton twill mini skirt, c. 2010s. Owned by Marie. Black V-neck T-shirt, ISU Textile and Clothing Museum. Photo by Dyese Matthews and Kelly L. Reddy-Best, 2019.Close up of vest button and fabric, owned by Oni. Photo by Dyese Matthews and Kelly L. Reddy-Best, 2019.
Necklace
Necklace with metallic rings, pendant and green beads with Africa continent image in black, c. 2010s. Owned by Brea. Photo by Dyese Matthews and Kelly L. Reddy-Best, 2019.
Doc Martins
Black women’s 1460 Doc Marten boots with leather uppers and rubber and polyvinyl chloride soles, c. 2010s. Owned by Brea. Photo by Dyese Matthews and Kelly L. Reddy-Best, 2019.
