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Brilliant Fashion Designer Tuckii Tucker discusses techniques learned at NCCU

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"Okay, well, what did you have in mind?" And she said, "I kind of want to use the chip bags as my fabric." I said, "All right then, let's go there!" 

So, I learned different techniques, new techniques on how to work with potato chip bags. And so, we came up with this idea of doing the illusion of a ball gown dress. But when she turns, it's a jumpsuit behind. 

 

This clip is from Fashion Forward. Click here to view the full film.

"Fashion Forward" explores how North Carolina’s HBCUs shape the future of fashion through culture, identity, and innovation. Featuring students, professors, and alumni from NCA&T and NCCU, the film highlights fashion as a language of heritage and aspiration, showcasing the vital role of Black designers in defining global style. Featuring fashion Designers,  Dr. Devona L. Dixon, Tukii Tucker, Tyler Cozart, & Haleigh Aldridge.

 

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Production Credits

  • Executive Producer

    Deborah Holt Noel
  • Co-Executive Producer(s)

  • Producer(s)

    Torrance C. Hill
  • Director

    Torrance C. Hill
  • Cinematography

    Cornel Campbell, Jaylin Powell
  • Editor

    Torrance C. Hill
  • Copyright

    PBS North Carolina 2025


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