Only the Best: The Exceptional Life and Fashion of Ann Lowe

This biography portrays Ann Lowe, a Black clothing designer who built her career despite personal hardship and racial discrimination. Her work was sought by wealthy clients and movie stars, appeared on red carpets, and was worn at the wedding of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier. Lowe insisted on the best for herself during a time when African Americans were assigned second-class treatment. Collage-like illustrations, archival photographs, and back matter accompany her story.