Serena Williams and Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are collaborating with TriStar Pictures to produce The Dress, a biopic about Ann Lowe, a pioneering Black fashion designer who left an indelible mark on American couture.
The film will celebrate Lowe’s life, legacy, and her influence on fashion, despite the racial barriers she faced.
Ann Lowe, born in 1898 in Alabama, rose to fame as a couturier for some of the wealthiest and most prominent families in the United States.
Her designs adorned the Kennedys, Rockefellers, and Roosevelts, but she remains best known for creating Jacqueline Bouvier’s iconic wedding dress for her 1953 marriage to John F. Kennedy. Although Lowe’s work shaped American fashion history, her contributions were often overshadowed by the systemic racism of the era.
The Dress will delve into Lowe’s journey, chronicling her struggles as a Black woman in a predominantly white industry. The film will also highlight Lowe’s triumphs, including becoming the first Black woman to own a boutique on New York City’s Madison Avenue.
Through the eyes of Williams and Carter, The Dress will shine a much-needed light on Lowe’s resilience, determination, and her impact on the fashion world.
With Serena Williams producing and Ruth E. Carter lending her renowned expertise in costume design, the film promises to bring Lowe’s legacy to the forefront.
Known for their groundbreaking achievements in their respective fields, both Williams and Carter are poised to give Lowe the recognition she deserves as one of America’s most prolific, yet underappreciated, designers.
