Check out Milwaukee’s Edessa School of Fashion, first designated fashion college in the Midwest

MILWAUKEE — As a little bit woman, Lynne sat at her grandmother’s knee and discovered easy methods to sew. After a life devoted to style, Lynne Dixion Speller based Edessa College of Vogue in honor of her paternal grandmother, Edessa Meek Dixon.

“It’s the primary NEW four-year school to ever be permitted for applications within the state of Wisconsin by the Instructional Approval Program, a division of the Division of Security and Skilled Providers. It’s the primary designated style school within the Midwest, and the primary four-year school within the state with minority management,” stated Lynne.

“It solely took 100 years. Edessa went to Tuskegee College and graduated in 1920, and in 2020 the varsity was permitted,” stated Lynne. “She went on to say that she taught me easy methods to sew and handed me a profession.”

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Fairly a profession it’s been. Lynee’s accolades are astounding! She has over thirty years in increased schooling, greater than 5 years in school administration, and a Grasp of Science diploma (MS) targeted on Attire and Textiles from Western Kentucky College. Add to this an internationally acclaimed and award-winning attire designer with a number of museum credit, together with the Smithsonian Museum of African American Historical past and Tradition.

On Sept. 8 Lynne and three of her most promising college students will take part in New York Vogue Week BLK. One other beautiful achievement. It might solely have taken 100 years, however Edessa, headed by Lynne Dixion Speller, is making up for misplaced time.

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Edessa will present domestically on Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. at Merriment Social positioned at 240 E. Pittsburgh Ave.

To be taught extra about Edessa head to their web site.

To assist the Edessa college students journey to New York, go to their GoFundMe.

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