Lessons in Black Joy at Kerby Jean-Raymond's Pyer Moss Couture Debut

SHOWstudio's features editor Hetty Mahlich is joined by Darkwah Kyei-Darkwah and Priya Elan to discuss Kerby Jean-Raymond's Pyer Moss A/W 21 haute couture debut. After becoming the first Black-American designer to be invited by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode to show on the couture schedule, Jean-Raymond's playful artistry, camp aesthetic and strong political messaging demanded that we rewrite the rules of fashion and couture. The panellists discuss the representations of Black joy and Black trauma in the show, as well as the resounding hopefulness of the collection. Established in November 2000, SHOWstudio is an award-winning fashion website, founded and directed by Nick Knight, that has defined the manner in which fashion is presented via the Internet. A pioneer of fashion film and live fashion broadcasting, SHOWstudio is now recognised as the leading force behind these mediums, offering a unique platform to nurture and encourage fashion to engage with moving image in the digital age. In its documentation of fashion and the arts, SHOWstudio has collaborated with pop culture icons and creatives including Tracey Emin, Lady Gaga, John Galliano, Kate Moss, Alexander McQueen, Charles Jeffrey, Gareth Pugh and many more. Visit SHOWstudio: http://showstudio.com/ Explore our channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/SHOWstudio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/showstudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SHOWstudio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SHOWstudio/ Shop