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The World's Most Influential Fashion Designers

Author : Nöel Palomo-Lovinski

Publisher : A&C Black

Page : 193 pages

File Size : 26,67 MB

Release : 2010-01-01

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 1408127601

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This is a comprehensive survey of 50 of the most influential designers, ranging from early celebrity designers such as Paul Poiret to current cutting edge designers such as Hussein Chalayan. The names chosen are there because they have had an extraordinarily powerful influence on fashion and collectively they are responsible for almost the whole fashion story of the last 100 years. Each designer's iconic creations are shown in detail, and graphic timelines and cross references show not only why these pieces were extraordinary in their own time, but why they are still influencing designers today. The timelines demonstrate design influence through the generations. The result is a fascinating look at the fashion world that will appeal to anyone interested in fashion as well as being a useful resource for all fashion students.



Fashion

Author : Bonnie English

Publisher : A&C Black

Page : 128 pages

File Size : 26,6 MB

Release : 2009

Category : Fashion

ISBN : 9781408106310

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This book is an introduction to the most influential fashion designers and fashion trends from the 19th century to the present. It looks at 50 fashion designers such as Yves Saint Laurent, Coco Chanel, Jimmy Choo and Issey Miyake. Other topics include - Haute Couture, Photography and Illustration, Fabrics, Vintage and the Little Black Dress, Street Fashion, Supermodels, Tailoring and Cutting, Savile Row, Department Stores, and Hollywood.





The World's Most Influential Fashion Designers

Author : Nöel Palomo-Lovinski

Publisher : B.E.S. Publishing

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 40,65 MB

Release : 2010

Category : Fashion design

ISBN : 9780764163579

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(back cover) This comprehensive survey examines fifty of the most influential fashion designers, ranging from early celebrity-status designers like Paul Poiret to current cutting edge contemporary designers like Hussein Chalayan and others who are changing the face of style culture in the twenty-first century. The fifty designers named in this book have been selected because of their extraordinarily powerful influence on fashion. Collectively, they are responsible for almost the entire fashion story of the past 100 years. Each designerÂ's iconic creations are shown in detail, and graphic timelines and cross-references show not only why their garments were extraordinary in their own day, but how their special qualities passed the test of time and continue to influence designers to the present day.



Yves Saint Laurent + Halston

Author : Patricia Mears

Publisher : Yale University Press

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 28,82 MB

Release : 2015

Category : Exhibition catalogs

ISBN : 9780300211511

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A dazzling examination of the two designers behind the most iconic and glamorous fashions of the 1970s This fascinating publication is the first to examine side by side the careers and work of two of the biggest names in 20th-century fashion, Yves Saint Laurent (1936-2008) and Halston (1932-1990). Their designs--chic, sexy, and glamorous--came to exemplify the 1970s, a singular and dynamic era in fashion history. Inspired by menswear, foreign cultures, and wide-ranging historical periods, and employing new fabrics, YSL and Halston together crafted a new and distinctly modern way of dressing. Moreover, although their output differed and they were based on different continents, the two designers shared many career parallels. A visual timeline of the designers' lives illustrates how their rises and falls, from the 1950s to their respective struggles in the 1980s, were surprisingly in sync. Engaging passages by Patricia Mears and Emma McClendon discuss the social, cultural, and economic factors that influenced both designers, and their subsequent impact on fashion--including the rise of the star designer as personality, the cult of celebrity, and the creation of the fashion conglomerate. The authors also address the importance of color, cutting-edge materials, innovative construction techniques, accessories, and perfume to both designers' aesthetics. Remarkable photographs of the designers and their garments round out this essential volume on two figures who made an indelible mark on fashion history. Published in association with the Fashion Institute of Technology Exhibition Schedule: The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology, New York (02/05/15-04/18/15)



The Great Fashion Designers

Author : Brenda Polan

Publisher : Berg

Page : 273 pages

File Size : 22,47 MB

Release : 2009-11-15

Category : Design

ISBN : 1847882277

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From Charles Frederick Worth to Nicolas Ghesquière, designers have propelled fashion from an elite craft into a cornerstone of contemporary popular culture. This brilliantly written analysis of the achievements of the 50 greatest names in international fashion explores their lives, both personal and professional, drawing on the latest academic research and on the best of fashion journalism, including the authors' own interviews with designers spanning a 30-year period.The designers' working methods and career highlights are outlined in detailed and wittily written entries that capture the spirit of their times. From Poiret and Patou to Gernreich and Galliano, the sometimes provocative selection of 50 names poses stimulating questions about the definition of a fashion designer in the modern era. A ground-breaking book, this is a definitive introduction to fashion designers that is essential reading for both students and general readers alike.



The Lives of 50 Fashion Legends

Author : Fashionary

Publisher : Fashionary

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 23,79 MB

Release : 2018

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 9789887711025

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This fun volume from fashion experts Fashionary tracks the rise to fame of the most influential designers in fashion. This visual book walks you through the stories of the world's greatest designers, across the decades. Explore each of the legend's life choices, learn how they adapted to trends and adversities, and discover how the fashion industry has changed over the years. Filled with timelines and fascinating graphics that place each fashion designer on the world stage. This volume shares appraisals of 50 of the most important fashion designers and their iconic status. Alongside star designers such as Coco Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld, Cristóbal Balenciaga, and the most influential fashion designers in the fashion industry, it is filled with historical information about the brands and biographies. A special treat for anyone who loves fashion. Fashion Legends included: Coco Chanel, Cristóbal Balenciaga, Christian Dior , Pierre Balmain, Emilio Pucci , Pierre Cardin , Hubert de Givenchy , Mary Quant , Sonia Rykiel , Valentino Garavani, Oscar de la Renta , Karl Lagerfeld , Giorgio Armani , Azzedine Alaïa, Yves Saint Laurent , Issey Miyake , Kenzo Takada, Ralph Lauren, Roberto Cavalli , Vivienne Westwood , Rei Kawakubo , Calvin Klein , Yohji Yamamoto , Jil Sander , Paul Smith , Gianni Versace , Diane Von Fürstenberg, Donna Karan , Miuccia Prada , Franco Moshino , Tommy Hilger , Jean Paul Gaultier , Helmut Lang , Martin Margiela, Dries Van Noten, Domenico Dolce & Stefano Gabbana, Micheal Kors , Ann Demeulemeester , John Galliano , Alber Elbaz , Tom Ford , Marc Jacobs , Thom Browne , Raf Simons , Hedi Slimane , Alexander Mcqueen , Hussein Chalayan , Nicolas Ghesquière, Stella McCartney, Riccardo Tisci





Fifty Fashion Designers That Changed the World

Author : Design Museum Enterprise Limited

Publisher : Hachette UK

Page : 114 pages

File Size : 14,30 MB

Release : 2015-03-02

Category : Design

ISBN : 1840916907

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In the world of fashion trends come and go, but the work of a small number of designers has survived to stand the test of time. From pioneers such as Coco Chanel and Christian Dior to the era-defining figures of Alexander McQueen and Paul Smith, explore the stories and examine the work of the 50 most ingenious and influential designers in fashion history. With stunning photography illustrating the seminal designers selected by the Design Museum in conjunction with Lauren Cochrane, Assistant Fashion Editor at the Guardian, Fifty Fashion Designers That Changed The World is a collection of the most illustrious, innovative tastemakers the fashion world has ever seen. Contents include: Coco Chanel Yves Saint Laurent Issey Miyake Jean-Paul Gaultier Vivienne Westwood Pierre Cardin Miuccia Prada Karl Lagerfeld Calvin Klein Tom Ford Giorgia Armani Phoebe Philo Christopher Kane ...and many more.



Black Designers in American Fashion

Author : Elizabeth Way

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 289 pages

File Size : 11,84 MB

Release : 2021-07-01

Category : Design

ISBN : 1350138495

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From Elizabeth Keckly's designs as a freewoman for Abraham Lincoln's wife to flamboyant clothing showcased by Patrick Kelly in Paris, Black designers have made major contributions to American fashion. However, many of their achievements have gone unrecognized. This book, inspired by the award-winning exhibition at the Museum at FIT, uncovers hidden histories of Black designers at a time when conversations about representation and racialized experiences in the fashion industry have reached all-time highs. In chapters from leading and up-and-coming authors and curators, Black Designers in American Fashion uses previously unexplored sources to show how Black designers helped build America's global fashion reputation. From enslaved 18th-century dressmakers to 20th-century “star” designers, via independent modistes and Seventh Avenue workers, the book traces the changing experiences of Black designers under conditions such as slavery, segregation, and the Civil Rights Movement. Black Designers in American Fashion shows that within these contexts Black designers maintained multifaceted practices which continue to influence American and global style today. Interweaving fashion design and American cultural history, this book fills critical gaps in the history of fashion and offers insights and context to students of fashion, design, and American and African American history and culture.