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THREAD: "50 FASHION DESIGNERS YOU SHOULD KNOW"
(all information will be taken fron the book "50 Fashion Designers You Should Know" by Simone Werle for Prestel Publishing)
(all information will be taken fron the book "50 Fashion Designers You Should Know" by Simone Werle for Prestel Publishing)
1. Jeanne Lanvin
-The Lanvin fashion house is the oldest in the world. The first creations by the later haute couture salon were simple clothes for children. . Her trademark was softly flowing fabrics, multilayered elegant cuts, and the bold use of color.
-The Lanvin fashion house is the oldest in the world. The first creations by the later haute couture salon were simple clothes for children. . Her trademark was softly flowing fabrics, multilayered elegant cuts, and the bold use of color.
2. Madeline Vionnet
The French designer was the first to combine effortless elegance with natural comfort. She was known as the "Queen of bias cut" —and yet she is now practically forgotten. She's been called the "most important fashion designer of the Twentieth Century."
The French designer was the first to combine effortless elegance with natural comfort. She was known as the "Queen of bias cut" —and yet she is now practically forgotten. She's been called the "most important fashion designer of the Twentieth Century."
3. Paul Poiret
This French designer was the first great fashion revolutionary. His greatest achievement was the abolition of the corset. He designed pants for women, introduced a decorated window display, and gave fashion photography, then in its infancy, an artistic direction.
This French designer was the first great fashion revolutionary. His greatest achievement was the abolition of the corset. He designed pants for women, introduced a decorated window display, and gave fashion photography, then in its infancy, an artistic direction.
4. Nina Ricci
This French-Italian designer combined feminine romanticism with discreet sensuality. When schiaparelli was causing a scandal of artistic extravagance and Chanel transforming fashion to sophistication, Ricci's creations were above all: exceptionally delightful.
This French-Italian designer combined feminine romanticism with discreet sensuality. When schiaparelli was causing a scandal of artistic extravagance and Chanel transforming fashion to sophistication, Ricci's creations were above all: exceptionally delightful.
5. Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel
She came from nowhere and died an icon. The designer of this influential coutier permanently changed the look of the modern woman. She learned everything she needed to be successful: vision, discipline, startegic skill, and perseverance.
She came from nowhere and died an icon. The designer of this influential coutier permanently changed the look of the modern woman. She learned everything she needed to be successful: vision, discipline, startegic skill, and perseverance.
