A CONVERSATION WITH THE HISTORIAN WHO IS CREATING A SPACE FOR DIGITAL STYLE ARCHIVES TO LIVE ON. Black fashion literature is sacred. The amount of books that provide insight on Black style is minimal compared to the glorification of European designers. Yet, despite the lack of documentation that exists, there are writers, historians, and social media pages that preserve our vital influence. In 2020, there is a group of digital historians on social media that have a passion for archival facts. From runway shows in the 90s to Black fashion facts, they're providing, preserving and showcasing our history. Leading the pack is Shelby Ivey Christie. Sitting at over 26,000 followers on Twitter and 15,000 on Instagram, the historian has created a community of style fanatics, who love fashion artifacts. Her viral moments usually include threads of information such as Arthur McGee being the first Black designer to have a studio on 7th Avenue or noting Josephine Baker 's film career. T...