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2014.
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In South Africa, Nelson Mandela makes history as the first black president. And the world said farewell to the elegance of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. 1994 was also the year that innocence returned in fashion with baby doll dresses and school girl kilts. Adidas stripes went mainstream and glamour returned with luxury fabrics and high style. Here’s the best of 1994 from the runways of the world…Valentino, John Galliano, Vivienne Westwood, Xuly...
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2014.
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Videofashion’s The Year in Fashion 2013 brings you the brightest fashion highlights of the past 12 months! 2013 saw the fashion community celebrating fantastical fashion moments, hailing sensational comebacks, marking political milestones and surmounting unexpected misfortunes. In a year with many newsworthy memories, creativity was at its zenith! At Alexander McQueen, designer Sarah Burton offered a wasp-waisted, sweet escape for Spring 2013. Miuccia...
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2014.
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The Oklahoma City bombing shatters a building and a nation. In Europe, peace is celebrated in Bosnia. 1995 was also the year for retro fashion of the 60's and 70's as the mod squad returned alongside the disco dress. It was also hip to be square, with conservative clothes -- twin sets, fitted suits. Here’s a look at the best of 1995 from the runways of the world…. John Galliano, Chantal Thomass, Thierry Mugler, Alberta Ferretti, Genny, Gucci,...
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2014.
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The house of Fendi looms large in the Italian fashion world. What started as a Roman fur and leather boutique in 1925 by Adele Fendi has blossomed into an international powerhouse. It has remained a family business, run by Adele’s five daughters. In 1965 Karl Lagerfeld took the design helm, steering Fendi towards mega success through innovations in fur, fabric, and technology. From the moment Lagerfeld linked two F’s, the Fendi logo became a status...
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2014.
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While always known for his dramatic tendencies, the financial success that comes with being the Creative Director of Christian Dior, and a part of the LVMH stable, has given John Galliano the checkbook with which to pay for an imagination that seems to have no limits. His collections have drawn inspiration from Yemen tribes, Henry 8th , Bollywood, circus “freaks”, and Joan Crawford. Changing his own flamboyant looks to coincide with the themes...
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2014.
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From the moment he launched his eponymous line in 1963, Geoffrey Beene garnered much praise – and more awards and honors than any other American designer – for his sleek, minimalist designs. With an education in medicine, Beene’s knowledge of the body and movement shaped his design aesthetic. He offered women something different: sportswear-influenced clothes with a couture-like cut. Beene abhorred trends and instead, each season built on the...
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2014.
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As many may already know, Sonia Rykiel is the woman who played a key role in introducing Robert Altman to the world of fashion. Ten years have passed since Altman attended the Sonia Rykiel show that gave him the idea for his film Pret-a-Porter, however Sonia’s clothes still continue to steal the scene. Sonia’s career began when she struggled to find stylish clothing during her pregnancy and began designing for herself. Without any formal training,...
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2014.
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London’s “King of Bling”, Julien Macdonald, initially found fame as a knitwear designer. His cobweb-like creations caught the eye of Karl Lagerfeld, who hired him to spin his gossamer-fine fantasies for the Chanel and Lagerfeld collections from 1996-1998. Macdonald launched his namesake line in 1997, and his work has expanded beyond just knits – he has instilled a sense of high-octane glamour into London Fashion Week. In 2001, to the surprise...
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2015.
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In this issue of Videofashion Collections, get ready for more spring style from London! Daniela and Annette Felder look to iconic German model, Veruschka, and her “urban hippie” style to inspire their freespirited Spring 2015 Felder Felder collection. It’s feral fashion on the catwalk at Giles! Jean-Pierre Braganza looks to filmmaker Matthew Barney’s River of Fundament and the decay of the Detroit auto industry to inspire his apocalyptic spring...
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2014.
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The house of Celine has been synonymous with French elegance and luxury, with roots dating back to after World War II. Fine leather accessories and classic sportswear designs are its heritage. Yet, for more than fifty years, the Celine collection was designed by creative teams, then in 1997, American designer Michael Kors brought new excitement to the brand. Today designer Ivana Omazic points Celine toward the future.
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2014.
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Created in 1952 by Gaby Aghion, the house of Chloe projected a bohemian spirit from its very beginning. In 1966 the 28 year-old Karl Lagerfeld became head designer at the luxury pret-a-porter house. He left in 1983 and Martine Sitbon spent 5 years at the helm. Lagerfeld returned in 1992 and stayed on at the house until 1997 keeping Chloe on its cutting edge course. Since then a string of young designers have stepped in to continue the tradition, most...
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2014.
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Belgian-born designer Olivier Theyskens launched his first collection in 1997 after abandoning his studies at the famed La Cambre School of visual arts in Brussels. He quickly became known for his gothic glamour. In 2002 Theyskens took over at the house of Rochas, a dusty maison in need of a fresh, youthful eye, and his dramatic, and now more romantic collections, were received with acclaim.
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2014.
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Brooklyn-born Isaac Mizrahi has long been a fashion star. From the moment his first collection was snapped up by Bergdorf Goodman in 1986, he made his name with his signature use of color and wit. His high-energy fashion shows often revealed the magic behind the scenes, and Hollywood glamour always influenced him. In 2003, Mizrahi changed the face of fashion when he became the first high-end designer to create a signature line for a mass market retailer,...
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2014.
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In 1980, Anna Sui launched her eponymous fashion line based out of her Manhattan apartment. Now, that bedroom business has blossomed into an international empire, with thirty-two boutiques in five countries and accessory and beauty lines bearing Sui’s name too. Sui made that name with frou-frou dresses that married pop and antique inspirations. Her trend-setting collections hit the catwalk for the first time in 1991, and she has been a fashionista’s...
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2014.
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One of the most lauded young talents in American fashion today is Zac Posen. Recognized for his love of tailoring, attention to detail, and appreciation of the history of fashion and couture Zac appeals to hip young downtown girls and their sexy, sophisticated mothers. After stints at Nicole Miller, Tocca and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and an education at the prestigious Central St Martins College in London, the young designer exhibited what...
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2014.
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Despite a history that goes back to just over 150 years, at Burberry the biggest headlines have happened in the last 10. For more than a century the house was known for two things: durable trench coats and its signature plaid. In 1997 C.E.O. Rose Marie Bravo hired Roberto Menichetti to bring a fashion edge to the label; in 2001 she upped the ante even further when she replaced him with Christopher Bailey, a young man from Yorkshire .
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2014.
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After consistently keeping Gucci at the top of the game for over a decade, in 2004, Tom Ford and Domenico de Sole – the powerhouse duo who revived the stale brand in the late 20th century – stepped down from their posts due to breakdowns in contract negotiations. The fashion world was thrown into a tizzy, wondering who could step into their dauntingly successful shoes. Designer Alessandra Facchietti was brought in to design womenswear. She lasted...
Pub. Date
2014.
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Quite possibly the most recognizable face in fashion, and certainly the most prolific man in the business, Karl Lagerfeld fully explores his own idiosyncratic style when helming his eponymous label. How he does this while also creating sensational collections for Chanel and Fendi, (and for 20 years, Chloe as well) is what keeps the fashion world entranced!
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2014.
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Narciso Rodriguez exploded onto the international fashion scene in 1997 with exquisitely tailored, sexy clothes for real women. Bucking the trends each season, he delivers sculptural, modern style that compliments what’s already in his client’s closet and as well as earning him celebrity fans along the way. With the backing of fashion giant, Liz Claiborne, in 2007, Rodriquez is poised to make a permanent mark on the fashion business.
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2014.
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For four decades, Ralph Lauren has been creating a name that represents American elegance and classic tailoring. He has shaped the way people dress as well as the way they live. Whether it’s the polo grounds of the Hamptons or the sandy trails of Santa Fe, Lauren’s true talent lies not only in seeing the gap and filling it, but also in crafting a desire for a lifestyle - and selling the wardrobe to match.
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