Our Favorite Bad Ass Women

In the first episode of Revolution Rosies, Betty and Vivienne talk about two of their favorite Mid-Century boss females. Designer, Artist, Entrepreneur and  Architect, Avriel Shull and Singer/songwriter, Poet and Visual Artist Patti Smith.

Music by Electro Cult Circus

Researched and Produced by Vivienne Vega and Betty LeRoux

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Avriel Shull

That DRESS, not only was Shull an amazing architectural designer/builder and interior decorator , she had a BAD ASS sense of style.

Avriel Shull & Richard K. Shull

Avriel married journalist Richard K. Shull in 1951, and their wedding was featured in LIFE Magazine.

Patti Smith

Poet & visual artist, Patti Smith.

Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe

Patti Smith with life time love Robert Mapplethorpe.

Rebecca

Betty’s first woman of the month, her big sister Becky.

Athena Nile

Vivienne Vega’s first woman of the month is bellydancer and all around bad ass Athena Nile.