What is Zelda Wynn Valdes's middle name?
Wynn
Zelda Wynn Valdes date of birth:
June 28, 1905
How old was Zelda Wynn Valdes when died?
96
When did Zelda Wynn Valdes die?
September 26, 2001
What is Zelda Wynn Valdes's ethnicity?
Black
Short Biography
Zelda Wynn Valdes (June 28, 1905 – September 26, 2001) was an African-American fashion designer and costumer. In 1948, she opened her own shop on Broadway in New York City which was the first in the area to be owned by an African American. Some of her clients included other notable black women of her era, including Dorothy Dandridge and Marian Anderson. She is also most famous for designing the original costumes for the Playboy Bunnies and the Dance Theater of Harlem.