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The Body Attitude
Unaccustomed to bold displays of the body, early audiences gasped at backless, skintight, and see-through ensembles. But as the years progressed, they grew to expect gowns that came dangerously close to giving too much away. Mrs. Johnson chose garments that provided thrills coming down and leaving the runway. Daring looks celebrated black women's bodies in ways that challenged audiences to use clothing to embrace and accentuate their curves. |