Zelda Wynn Valdes Death
Zelda passed away on September 26, 2001 at the age of 96.
Zelda Wynn Valdes death quick facts:
When did Zelda Wynn Valdes die?
September 26, 2001How old was Zelda Wynn Valdes when died?
96
Zelda Wynn Valdes Birthday and Date of Death
Zelda Wynn Valdes was born on June 28, 1905 and died on September 26, 2001. Zelda was 96 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: June 28, 1905
Date of Death: September 26, 2001
Age at Death: 96
Zelda Wynn Valdes - Biography
Zelda Wynn Valdes (June 28, 1905 – September 26, 2001) was an African-American fashion designer and costumer. In 1948, she opened her own shop on Broadway in New York City which was the first in the area to be owned by an African American. Some of her clients included other notable black women of her era, including Dorothy Dandridge and Marian Anderson. She is also most famous for designing the original costumes for the Playboy Bunnies and the Dance Theater of Harlem.
