Ep. 59: How Rosemary E. Miller Reed Became the Only Black Woman Boutique Owners in DC in 1966
In 1966, Rosemary E. Reed-Miller followed her interest in fashion and opened Toast and Strawberries,a boutique overlooking Dupont Circle. When Toast and Strawberries opened, she was the only Black woman boutique owner in DC at the time. In this episode, Taniqua dives into her life and career in fashion. Black Fashion Spotlight: Project Runway Winner Bishme Cromartie’s Debut NYFW Show Exuded Edgy Romance Watch the full show here. Episode Sources: Black Dress TV Rosemary Reed Miller The artist as entrepreneur / Rosemary E. Reed Miller ; interviewed by Elaine Heffernan. Rosemary Reed Miller, Washington boutique owner, dies at 78 BUSINESS EXCHANGE: Late D.C. Entrepreneur Leaves Sterling Legacy