Baker

Germaine Acogny Brings Joséphine Baker to Life in Solo at Théâtre des Champs-Elysées
PARIS — “She is dead, she is immortal.” Those words spoken at the funeral of Joséphine Baker became the starting point for French-Senegalese dancer and choreographer Germaine Acogny to...

Balmain’s Celebrity History, From Josephine Baker to Beyoncé
Pierre Balmain was one of the earliest designers to grasp the power of celebrity in fashion. The French couturier built close relationships with the superstars of his era, dressing...

