‘Chic, stunning, elegant and smart’, the attitude, the look, the talent – The Supremes had it all.
From ‘rags to riches’, The Supremes goal was ‘to glitter’ embracing femininity, proving that ‘black is beautiful’ so society could see ‘women of colour looking affluent on TV’.
Strolling into the exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum I was greeted by ‘Baby Love ’, the soulful music of a girl trio that rocked the musical world leaving a legacy for Destiny’s Child to follow.
With an array of lavishly jewelled dresses like the ‘Peach Feather’ sequined fish tail gowns, adorned with feathers that would have fluttered delicately over the stage by designer Bob Mackie. Plus multitudes of wigs, false eye lashes, diamante earrings, and diamond studded heels to finish off their extravagant style; I could see why they were named the ‘Queens of Glamour’.
But it did cross my mind; is this verging on panto? Show girl? Too much frou – frou? They do say less is more.
However, as the most successful girl group of their time The Supremes proved ‘glitz plus glamour’ did not necessarily ‘equal white’, but showcased talent. As America author Ziglar said, ‘You cannot climb the ladder of success dressed in the costume of failure.’
From ‘rags to riches’, The Supremes goal was ‘to glitter’ embracing femininity, proving that ‘black is beautiful’ so society could see ‘women of colour looking affluent on TV’.
Strolling into the exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum I was greeted by ‘Baby Love ’, the soulful music of a girl trio that rocked the musical world leaving a legacy for Destiny’s Child to follow.
With an array of lavishly jewelled dresses like the ‘Peach Feather’ sequined fish tail gowns, adorned with feathers that would have fluttered delicately over the stage by designer Bob Mackie. Plus multitudes of wigs, false eye lashes, diamante earrings, and diamond studded heels to finish off their extravagant style; I could see why they were named the ‘Queens of Glamour’.
But it did cross my mind; is this verging on panto? Show girl? Too much frou – frou? They do say less is more.
However, as the most successful girl group of their time The Supremes proved ‘glitz plus glamour’ did not necessarily ‘equal white’, but showcased talent. As America author Ziglar said, ‘You cannot climb the ladder of success dressed in the costume of failure.’
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