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Black People Created Everything — As Proven By Pyer Moss's Fall Couture Collection

Kerby Jean-Raymond's incomparable collection has shifted the tides of couture fashion.
Pyer Moss’s Fall 2021 Couture Collection Was Dedicated To The Erasure Of Black Inventors
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By Blake Newby · Updated July 15, 2021

From the moment that it was announced that Kerby Jean-Raymond, founder and designer of Pyer Moss, became the first Black-American invited to show at Paris Couture Fashion Week, we knew that we were in for a treat. However, not a soul could have anticipated just how powerful and prolific the showcase would actually be.

For starters, rather than showing in Paris, Jean-Raymond opted for Villa-Lewaro, the home of the late Madam C.J. Walker, to be the grounds to present his trailblazing collection. Originally slated for Thursday, the presentation was thwarted by severe thunderstorms, causing the Pyer Moss team to recreate the entire show from beginning to end (cookout included) for Saturday. It’s important to note, however, that while the rain may have dampened Thursday’s plans, the enthusiasm that swept the Irvington, NY grounds today was a reminder not only of the resilience of Black people, but also the profound impact that Jean-Raymond’s creativity has had on the culture.

Article continues after video.

Before the fashions were revealed, the dynamic Elaine Brown, former Chairman of the Black Panther Party, delivered a powerful message about liberation — setting the tone for what would be a fashion show whose garments were visual representations of Black excellence. Every single couture look served as a take on a Black invention — from the horseshoe, to the mop, and of course, the hot comb. A true redefinition of couture, Saturday, like everything Jean-Raymond does, was crafted with thoughtfulness, unsurpassed creativity, and Black people at the forefront.

Ahead, check out the incredible moments that graced the runway.

01
Elaine Brown delivers her powerful speech.
Pyer Moss’s Fall 2021 Couture Collection Was Dedicated To The Erasure Of Black Inventors
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02
The Super Soaker — invented by Lonnie Johnson.
Pyer Moss’s Fall 2021 Couture Collection Was Dedicated To The Erasure Of Black Inventors
(Photo by Cindy Ord/WireImage )
03
Ice Cream — introduced to America by Augustus Jackson.
Pyer Moss’s Fall 2021 Couture Collection Was Dedicated To The Erasure Of Black Inventors
(Photo by Cindy Ord/WireImage )
04
The Horseshoe — improved by Oscar E. Brown.
Pyer Moss’s Fall 2021 Couture Collection Was Dedicated To The Erasure Of Black Inventors
(Photo by Cindy Ord/WireImage )
05
Single Use Bottle Cap — invented by Amos E. Long & Albert A Jones.
Pyer Moss’s Fall 2021 Couture Collection Was Dedicated To The Erasure Of Black Inventors
(Photo by Cindy Ord/WireImage )
06
The Mop — invented by Thomas W. Stewart.
Pyer Moss’s Fall 2021 Couture Collection Was Dedicated To The Erasure Of Black Inventors
(Photo by Cindy Ord/WireImage )
07
The Lock — patented by W.A. Martin.
Pyer Moss’s Fall 2021 Couture Collection Was Dedicated To The Erasure Of Black Inventors
(Photo by Cindy Ord/WireImage )
08
The Hot Comb — invented by Madam C.J. Walker.
Pyer Moss’s Fall 2021 Couture Collection Was Dedicated To The Erasure Of Black Inventors
(Photo by Cindy Ord/WireImage )
09
The New Hairbrush — invented by Lyda Newman.
Pyer Moss’s Fall 2021 Couture Collection Was Dedicated To The Erasure Of Black Inventors
(Photo by Cindy Ord/WireImage )
10
Peanuts — improved by George Washington Carver.
Pyer Moss’s Fall 2021 Couture Collection Was Dedicated To The Erasure Of Black Inventors
(Photo by Cindy Ord/WireImage )
11
The Cell Phone — invented by Henry T. Sampson.
Pyer Moss’s Fall 2021 Couture Collection Was Dedicated To The Erasure Of Black Inventors
(Photo by Cindy Ord/WireImage )
12
The Typewriter — invented by Christopher Latham Sholes.
Pyer Moss’s Fall 2021 Couture Collection Was Dedicated To The Erasure Of Black Inventors
(Photo by Cindy Ord/WireImage )
13
Hair Rollers — invented by Soloman Harper.
Pyer Moss’s Fall 2021 Couture Collection Was Dedicated To The Erasure Of Black Inventors
(Photo by Cindy Ord/WireImage )
14
The Folding Chair — invented by Nathaniel Alexander.
Pyer Moss’s Fall 2021 Couture Collection Was Dedicated To The Erasure Of Black Inventors
(Photo by Cindy Ord/WireImage )
15
Chess — said to have originated in Africa.
Pyer Moss’s Fall 2021 Couture Collection Was Dedicated To The Erasure Of Black Inventors
(Photo by Cindy Ord/WireImage )
16
The Curtain Rod — invented by Samuel Scottron.
Pyer Moss’s Fall 2021 Couture Collection Was Dedicated To The Erasure Of Black Inventors
(Photo by Cindy Ord/WireImage )
17
The Traffic Light — invented by Garrett Morgan.
Pyer Moss’s Fall 2021 Couture Collection Was Dedicated To The Erasure Of Black Inventors
(Photo by Cindy Ord/WireImage )
18
The Gas Burner — invented by B.F. Jackson.
Pyer Moss’s Fall 2021 Couture Collection Was Dedicated To The Erasure Of Black Inventors
(Photo by Cindy Ord/WireImage )
19
22Gz performs.
Pyer Moss’s Fall 2021 Couture Collection Was Dedicated To The Erasure Of Black Inventors
(Photo by Cindy Ord/WireImage )
20
The Electric Lightbulb — created by Lewis Latimer.
Pyer Moss’s Fall 2021 Couture Collection Was Dedicated To The Erasure Of Black Inventors
(Photo by Cindy Ord/WireImage )
21
The Bicycle Frame — invented by Isaac R. Johnson.
Pyer Moss’s Fall 2021 Couture Collection Was Dedicated To The Erasure Of Black Inventors
(Photo by Cindy Ord/WireImage )
22
Portable Air Conditioning Unit — invented by Frederick Jones.
Pyer Moss’s Fall 2021 Couture Collection Was Dedicated To The Erasure Of Black Inventors
(Photo by Cindy Ord/WireImage )
23
The Gas Mask — invented by Garrett Morgan.
Pyer Moss’s Fall 2021 Couture Collection Was Dedicated To The Erasure Of Black Inventors
(Photo by Cindy Ord/WireImage )
24
Mobile Refrigeration — invented by Frederick McKinley Jones.
Pyer Moss’s Fall 2021 Couture Collection Was Dedicated To The Erasure Of Black Inventors
(Photo by Cindy Ord/WireImage )
25
Peanut Butter — inspired by George Washington Carver.
Pyer Moss’s Fall 2021 Couture Collection Was Dedicated To The Erasure Of Black Inventors
(Photo by Cindy Ord/WireImage )
26
The Fire Escape — invented by Joseph Winters.
Pyer Moss’s Fall 2021 Couture Collection Was Dedicated To The Erasure Of Black Inventors
(Photo by Cindy Ord/WireImage )
27
Kerby Jean-Raymond receives a standing ovation.
Pyer Moss’s Fall 2021 Couture Collection Was Dedicated To The Erasure Of Black Inventors
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