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Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
The Year in Fashion for 2001 was distinguished by an artful creativity with an emphasis on unique presentations and beautiful venues. A bevy of Belgian models are stealing the scene from the Brazilian beauties. AF Vandevoorst reinterpreted the bare essentials in a lingerie collection. Look inside the Calvin Klein empire, from his sharp, clean silhouettes to his influential ads. Nicolas Ghesquière explored black through an array of textures and shapes...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
New York becomes a target for terrorists at the world trade center. “Grunge” influences music and fashion and the world loses an actress and ambassador, Audrey Hepburn. 1993 was also the year that knit dressing became the modern alternative day to night. Romance returned to fashion with a nostalgic nod to the past. And black proves its power as the color of the moment. Here’s a look at the best of 1993 from the runways of the world…. Sophie...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
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...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
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,...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
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...
Publisher
Learning Seed
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Many different people work in clothing and fashion - and they're not all cut from the same cloth! Each professional plays a very different role in transforming a piece of fabric into a garment or the inspiration for a fashion publication. Explore the world of a clothing designer, fashion journalist and boutique owner and learn about other career opportunities available in the clothing and textiles industry.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
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...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
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...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
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...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
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...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
For more than 35 years Emanuel Ungaro has been on a quest to seduce women. His love affair with women has translated into a multimillion dollar empire, and his dedication is evident not only in his designs, but in every aspect of his work. Spring 2001 would be the last time that Ungaro would take a solo bow on his ready-to-wear runway. In Fall 2001 Ungaro came out on the runway with his young protégé, Giambattista Valli. Ungaro was handing over...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
In 1978 Miuccia Prada inherited the family’s leather goods business from her mother and quickly expanded the company into one of the most talked-about clothing and accessories lines in Italy. Prada is always ahead of the times, and her individual style is often translated into trends by her contemporaries. In 1992, Prada branched out with a successful secondary line, Miu Miu, followed by Prada Sport, a menswear line, and a lingerie line. Miuccia’s...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
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.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
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,...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
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...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Vera Wang did what many thought was impossible; she brought style to what was formerly a fashion wasteland – the bridal industry. By stripping away gratuitous ribbons and bows and adding a modern touch, she’s become a household name, and has built a business worth well over 300 million dollars. Educated at Chapin, Sarah Lawrence College, and the Sorbonne in Paris, at age 23 Vera was the youngest fashion editor ever at Vogue magazine; a stint that...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Husband and wife team Tai and Rosita Missoni are the creators of vibrant knits and simple shapes: the hallmarks of the House of Missoni. Missoni introduced the first collection in 1958 to the delight of then Vogue editor Diana Vreeland. With industry insiders praising the designs, Missoni continued to gain international acclaim. The company celebrated it’s 50th anniversary in 2003 with a retrospective collection featuring updated versions of classic...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
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!
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
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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