Trivia Tuesday: Jay Jaxon

This week in Sports has been a good one. Wizards vs Cavs game was beyond amazing. I am not sure how Lebron was able to pull off that shot that he made but he did...  Congrats to the Cavs on their win... Congrats to the Wizards for doing an amazing job as well.

Today black history lesson is about Fashion and Costume Designer Jay Jaxon( 1941-2006). 

Born in Queens, NY, Jay Jaxon was " an accidental fashion designer" he was introduced to fashion by his seamstress girlfriend.  His rise in the fashion industry began at the age 24. He was able to start training in Paris at the house of Yves St. Laurent, Christian Dior and Jean Louis Scherrer to help with the failing line. 

With this accomplishment he became the first black couturier in Paris and also the first American. 

 French and American press emphasize his race over his nationally and it would often frustrated Jaxon. He often had to remind himself that his work was the coming together of all people.  

In the year 1970 he became  one of the leading 7th Avenue Designers of haute couture in New York City during that time. He continued most of his designing and work during the latter part of his career for numerous television productions like "Motown 25, " Ally McBeal, " The Division" and "American Dreams". 

He also worked on the famous movie " Mr & Mrs. Smith". 

His pieces are sold in high end luxury department stores named Bendel's and Bonwit Teller. 

With his well known recognition he became a personal designer and fashion consultant to many well known celebrities. 

In July 19, 2006 he died from complications from prostate cancer. He was remembered in the New York Times.