She is the creator of the original Playboy Bunny costume .
Zelda Barbour Wynn Valdes ( June 28 , 1905 - September 26 , 2001 ) was an African - American fashion designer and costumer .
Barbour Wynn Valdes is the fashion designer of the original Playboy Bunny costume .
Zelda Barbour Wynn Valdes ( June 28 , 1905 - September 26 , 2001 ) was an African - American fashion designer and costumer .