Ep. 2 | The Fit Queen - Zelda Wynn Valdes

In this episode of #BlackFashionHistory, we breakdown how Zelda Wynn Valdes rose to fame, her signature style and the legacy she left behind. *Episode correction: Valdes' boutique in 1948 was named Chez Zelda. Sources/Further Reading: Overlooked: Zelda Wynn Valdes by Tanisha C. Ford Fashionable Game-Changer: Zelda Wynn Valdes  Matriarch of Dancers Sews Clothing of Delight by David Gonzalez Zelda Wynn Valdes by Becky Oeltjenbruns Join our email list to receive exclusive notes and updates by texting your name and email to (864) 539 -2284 Email us: [email protected] Follow us: @blackfashioncloset @blackfashionhistorypodcast And if you haven't done so already, please take a moment to rate and review the show. We love hearing your feedback! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/black-fashion-history/message