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Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana launched their signature line in 1986 to international applause. The Dolce & Gabbana woman is instantly recognizable. Inspired by Dolce’s Sicilian heritage, their designs are unmistakably Mediterranean. The ultimate Italian woman is their muse. Masters of the mix, Dolce & Gabbana have made an art of combining blatantly sexy feminine elements with exquisitely tailored menswear. In 1994, the duo launched D&G, a secondary...
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The iconic Diane von Furstenberg printed wrap dress is unique in its simplicity and the favors that it does for most women’s figures, but Diane von Furstenberg’s own story is what makes her an icon today. Despite bearing the title of “princess” since her marriage to Prince Egon von Furstenberg at age 22, Diane is remarkable for the candor with which she speaks about all aspects of her life – both triumph and tragedy. As a wife, a mother,...
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From his start in the late eighties as a member of the landmark “Antwerp Six”, Dries Van Noten has quietly captivated fashion lovers with his understated approach to dressing. Humble shapes are thoughtfully rendered in rich materials – sampling silhouettes, embellishments, and color palettes from cultures around the world. The house does not advertise at all, yet for over twenty years Van Noten has cultivated a loyal clientele and even maintained...
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Designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka started their label Badgley Mischka in 1988, and ever since, Hollywood has embraced and championed the glamorous confections they create—gowns imbibed with a feeling of old Hollywood with a modern twist. In 1993, Badgley Mischka joined forces with Escada, a financial boost which took them to the next level as they launched the Badgley Mischka bridal collection, giving every woman the opportunity to have a...
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In June 2008 Yves Saint Laurent tragically lost his long battle with brain cancer and the world mourned the loss of one of its greatest couturiers. Saint Laurent was undoubtedly one of the most influential designers of our time. For over four decades, he intuitively understood what women desire. He was the man who put women in pantsuits, transparent blouses, ethnic looks and of course, the tuxedo – all fashion images that we take for granted now....
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Bill Blass, couturier to a coterie of loyal ladies who lunch was the first American designer to achieve superstardom. It’s a long way from Fort Wayne to Seventh Avenue but it was a journey that Bill Blass always knew he would make. At age 17 Blass came to New York and began his career on Seventh Avenue. Not long after starting work as a sketcher, World War two broke out. Bill Blass ltd would go on to become a branding powerhouse with Mr. Blass at...
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The gifted young design duo behind the label, Proenza Schouler - Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez - have been embraced by the fashion world ever since their entire senior thesis project at Parson’s School of Design was bought by Barneys New York. Since the launch of their label in 2002, the boy wonders behind Proenza Schouler have excelled at blending chic sophistication with a subtle sexuality – a mix that’s proven to be perfect for downtown...
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Halston’s clean simple lines put American fashion on the international map. The list of famous faces who wore Halston was extensive. But after his death in 1990, his namesake label has struggled under different designers and has been re-launched several times, with the most famous occurring in 2008 after being purchased by Hollywood executive, Harvey Weinstein. Recently Sarah Jessica Parker and designer Marios Schwab have been enlisted by Weinstein...
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In 1995, the fashion spotlight landed on Antonio Berardi. Initially dubbed “the next Galliano” – Berardi has created a name for himself by injecting a sense of his heritage into his work. While his collections are often imbibed with religious symbolism that are a result of his Roman Catholic upbringing, Berardi’s signature almost always retains a certain sex appeal. Berardi’s name has truly become an international one.
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Throughout the 80s and 90s Christian Lacroix had established a look based on a beautiful mix of cultures and eras. Already a part of the LVMH group, it was no surprise when he was tapped to take over at stable-mate Emilio Pucci. In 2005 the relationship between Christian Lacroix and LVMH broke down and the house was bought by the US-based Falic group. It ushered in a new era for the increasingly frustrated couturier. Relieved of his Pucci duties,...
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Matthew Williamson has been taking fashion on a global tour with his colorful and feminine confections since the inception of his own line in 1997. His work is often infused with inspiration he gathers from his exotic adventures. The appearance of Kate Moss, Helena Christensen and Jade Jagger on the catwalk at his London Fashion Week debut, helped to catapult Williamson onto the international fashion scene. After much success in London, in 2001, Williamson...
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Graduating from the prestigious Central St. Martins School of Art, Hussein Chalayan quickly burst onto the avantgarde London fashion scene with his intellectually challenging designs. Chalayan approaches fashion as an anthropologist and philosopher, exploring not only the relationship between fabric and the body but the ultimate interaction between the garment, the wearer and the environment. In this Designer Marathon we chronicle Chalayan’s remarkable...
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Vivienne Westwood, the mother of punk style and the Grande Dame of British fashion has never failed to provoke. With an enduring love of historical fashions but a keen eye for innovation, Westwood has consistently delivered clothes that not only honor the female form but subvert societal notions of gender, eroticism and politics.
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After over three decades in fashion, Vivienne Westwood is the reigning queen of provocative fashion with a message. While always political and daring, a more refined hand is seen in her later collections, achieving elegance without turning her back on daring cuts and a quintessentially avant-garde aesthetic. At over sixty years old, this saucy dame shows no signs of slowing down or of softening her message.
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Nothing is more inspirational to Roberto Cavalli than the feminine form. His luxurious creations, which he designs along with business partner and wife Eva, make women feel sexy and confident. An iconic Roberto Cavalli print begins with a photograph taken by Cavalli himself. His prints are unique and intricate, making each design truly one of a kind. Consumers seem to agree as Roberto Cavalli owns a showroom in Milan, a factory in Florence, and a...
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Boasting an unconventional yet undeniably beautiful vision, designer Yohji Yamamoto is one of the leading designers of our time. In the early 1980s, with Yamamoto at the forefront, the arrival of the Japanese designers in Paris heralded a darker, more somber aesthetic than the prevailing glitz of the era. The oversized black clothes of the Japanese designers sent a wave of counter-intuitive sex appeal through the fashion world. More than twentyfive...
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Roy Halston Frowick, known in the fashion world simply as Halston, was a designer devoted to simplicity and elegance. He was American fashion’s first international superstar, with Newsweek magazine calling him “the best designer in America” in 1972. The list of famous faces who wore Halston included Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Bianca Jagger, Elizabeth Taylor, and Liza Minnelli. This program includes exclusive footage and interviews with Halston...
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Carolina Herrera is a woman known for modern refinement and understated elegance – in her designs and her personal style. In her own words, she “started late in life” launching her business in 1980 at the age of 40. Despite the initial bad reviews (which she now easily laughs off) Mrs Herrera has gone on to develop a loyal following of women who enjoy the luxury and quality that has become synonymous with her name.
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Newsmaker Jean Paul Gaultier has been making head lines since he exploded onto the fashion scene in 1976. Always a fashion catalyst, Gaultier packs huge auditoriums each fashion season with fans clamoring to see what revolutionary ideas he will present next. A cult following has given him the reputation of fashion’s boy wonder, but his association with Madonna, and film legends like Luc Besson and Pedro Almodovar was what cemented his place in pop...
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Before bursting onto the London fashion scene with his daring, provocative collections, Alexander McQueen honed his tailoring skills on Savile Row. His sharp tailoring would continue to influence his dramatic collections as he explored challenging silhouettes presented in powerfully evocative landscapes. McQueen’s skill was quickly recognized by the fashion cognoscenti and early in his career he was appointed designer at the house of Givenchy, which...
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