Mahogany (1975)

Director: Berry Gordy, Tony Richardson
Cast: Anthony Perkins, Beah Richards, Billy Dee Williams, Diana Ross, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Lenard Norris, Marisa Mell, Nina Foch

Synopsis:

Tracy, an aspiring designer from the slums of Chicago puts herself through fashion school in the hopes of becoming one of the world’s top designers. Her ambition leads her to Rome spurring a choice between the man she loves or her newfound success.