Learn about the costume collaboration that Prada made for the film "The United States vs. Billie Holiday".

Oscar- nominated director Lee Daniels recreates the story of the iconic singer, Billie Holiday,&nbsp;played by Grammy - nominated songwriter Andra Day in the film &quot;The United States vs. Billie Holiday&quot;. With a contemporary look at Holiday outfits, Prada honors the historic period of the 1940s and 1950s.

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Prada made nine suits that range from silk satin evening dresses with feather tips and fringes, to a column dress in double silk satin with crystal embroidery. Without a doubt, Billie Holiday shines again.

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The film chronicles the life of the legend, adapted to a script by Suzan-Lori Parks, the first African-American woman to win a Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The story emphasizes the power of the singer&#39;s music and her role in ushering in the civil rights movement.

Prada teams up with director Lee Daniels to bring Billie Holiday to life

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