Deborah Kidd, a native of Seattle, WA, USA is a woman of stellar qualities who has successfully carved a niche for herself in the world of fashion. Known for her high fashion ‘Prêt-à-Porter’ and lingerie signature, the 57-year old icon of the runway and the dripping melanin goddesses who held the reins of African American women is back again!
Kidd spent several years as one of the first African American models to be employed for a Parisian fashion house. She is known to have worked with several high fashion brands such as YSL, Balenciaga, Paco Rabane and Givenchy.
Famous artist and photographer, Iris Brosch (http://www.irisbrosch.com) was one of the first photographers to photograph the model in Paris. After a 30-year hiatus, Kidd and Brosch have reconnected for a fashion photo and film production centered around Deborah, with the concept of a liberated, modern women enjoying beauty and life.
Kidd chose the new boutique hotel, NOLINSKY (http://nolinskiparis.com/) as the location for this production. The hotel is located in the heart of Paris and close to the Palais-Royal Garden. It is a perfectly designed temple of art with a French style to welcome any modern project.
A small snippet from the production offers the viewer a moment where the alpha women surround Kidd on the amazing staircase designed by French interior designer, Jean-Louis Deniot. She evokes beauty amongst the male gods who are coming down from the heavens to play with her.
Deborah Kidd has defied the laws of nature as her beauty and youthful hue remains intact. She is a powerful woman that speaks of strength, valor and the beauty of women. She is known for her staunch beliefs as a human rights activist fighting against women suffrage and oppression. Kidd had her hair styled in an Afrocentric manner of the ‘70s which further lends a voice to the strength of women who are not only beautiful, but also confident in their own skin.