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Models walked in a historic fashion show dressed as items by Black inventors, from a hairbrush to a traffic light

Lauren EdmondsJul 13, 2021, 23:23 IST

A model walks at Pyer Moss' Paris Haute Couture runway show on Saturday in an outfit inspired by Joseph Richard Winters, who created the fire escape ladder that could be attached to buildings.Cindy Ord/Getty Images

Designer Kerby Jean-Raymond of Pyer Moss debuted his first show at Paris Haute Couture Week.
Jean-Raymond became the first Black American designer to host a show at the fashion event.
His outfits were inspired by products made by Black inventors.

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Kerby Jean-Raymond, the designer behind fashion brand Pyer Moss, made history as the first Black American to show a collection at Paris Haute Couture Week.

Kerby Jean-Raymond walked down the runway for his first show during Paris Haute Couture Week. Cindy Ord/Getty Images

The show, titled "Wat U Iz," paid homage to Black inventors.

A model at Pyer Moss' Paris Haute Couture Week runway show. Cindy Ord/Getty Images

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Another design, inspired by Thomas W. Stewart, included a jacket that resembled a hand holding a mop.

A model at Pyer Moss' Paris Haute Couture Week runway show. Cindy Ord/Getty Images

The designer paid homage to Solomon Harper with a look that showed electric hair rollers configured into a flowing headpiece.

A model at Pyer Moss' Paris Haute Couture Week runway show. Cindy Ord/Getty Images

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Models wore looks inspired by Garrett Morgan, who created the three-signal traffic light and the safety hood.

A model at Pyer Moss' Paris Haute Couture Week runway show. Cindy Ord/Getty Images

Jean-Raymond emulated Lewis Latimer's electric light bulb with a light-pink dress and sky-high headpiece adorned with jewels.

A model at Pyer Moss' Paris Haute Couture Week runway show. Cindy Ord/Getty Images

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The designer interpreted Lonnie Johnson's Super Soaker as part of a model's pants, paired with a bright-yellow blazer.

A model at Pyer Moss' Paris Haute Couture Week runway show. Cindy Ord/Getty Images

Another outfit honored Lyda D. Newman, who made the first hairbrush with synthetic bristles.

A model at Pyer Moss' Paris Haute Couture Week runway show. Cindy Ord/Getty Images

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A model wearing cone pants and a sprinkle-adorned top paid tribute to Augustus Jackson, known as the "father of ice cream."

A model at Pyer Moss' Paris Haute Couture Week runway show. Cindy Ord/Getty Images

The designer made a bottle cap-inspired skirt to honor Amos E. Long and Albert A. Jones.

A model at Pyer Moss' Paris Haute Couture Week runway show. Cindy Ord/Getty Images

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One model walked the runway with an oversized cell phone - a nod to technology pioneer Henry T. Sampson.

A model at Pyer Moss' Paris Haute Couture Week runway show. Cindy Ord/Getty Images

Frederick McKinley Jones invented the mobile refrigerator, and Jean-Raymond's interpretation included a poignant message.

A model at Pyer Moss' Paris Haute Couture Week runway show. Cindy Ord/Getty Images

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