Bet You Didn’t Know: Secrets Behind The Making Of “Mahogany”

The Fashion

If the song was a hit with critics, the fashion has got to be the most beloved by fans. The most visually interesting elements of the film came in the form of Tracy’s attire. Surprisingly, Diana Ross was behind a lot of those outfits. She designed over 50 pieces for the film as fashion design was a passion of hers. She actually studied it in high school. She told Ebony, “But the only opportunity I ever had in this direction was in my own personal wear when I was with the Supremes. I used to talk to the guys who designed our clothes and I’d tell them exactly what I thought we should wear.” Even though she had this experience, it still took some campaigning of her own. She said to “do some real persuading” when it came to Berry Gordy. Ross was assisted by Susan Gertsman, the daughter of a clothing manufacturer in L.A.

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