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Kenzō Takada Japans Favorite Fashion Designer
Kenzō Takada was a Japanese fashion designer who was one of the founders of the fashion label Kenzo. He was born in Himeji, Japan, in 1939. Takada was the eldest of four children and was raised in an upper-middle-class family. His father was a…
1385The History of Italian Men’s Fashion
Italian fashion is renowned for its attention to detail and luxury materials, making it a natural choice for men with discerning tastes. From sleek tailoring to flamboyant ruffles, Italian menswear has something to suit every man’s style. This…
1507A look at Japanese top Fashion Brands
In the last few years, a number of Japanese fashion brands have gained international recognition for the attention to detail in their work and unexpected design aesthetic. Japanese fashion is often branded as being about minimalistic aesthetics,…
1419Donatella Versace and her Career and Signature Designs
Donatella Versace has been a household name for decades now. Born in 1959 and raised by her brother, Gianni Versace, Donatella was trained to follow in his footsteps from a young age. While she began working with him at the company as an…
1938A Brief History of French Couture
When it comes to fashion, the French have a certain je ne sais quoi that other nations simply can’t compete with. The country’s rich history of artistry and literature has helped its designers flourish in the various fields related to…
1353Gucci is the Master of Luxury Shoes
The extraordinary success of the Italian luxury brand Gucci is directly linked to its ability to create a new market segment. This was thanks to the creativity of its founders and their willingness to take risks by making a counter-intuitive…
809Great Britain's Top Fashion Designers
Great Britain is a nation of great style and it also has some top fashion designers. While there are many designers operating in the UK, there are only a few who have made global impacts with their brands. These top fashion designers from Great…
1385British Fashion Trends in the 1980s
The 1980s was the decade that made fashion fun again and produced some very memorable fashion trends. From neon to leggings as pants, and double denim to New Romanticism, it was a decade that will never be forgotten for its distinctive style…
1614Advice for new African Designers
African fashion is as unique and diverse as the people who wear it. From Ankara gowns to beadwork, there are many different types of African fashion that suit all tastes. Even with so many different options, it can be hard for African designers…
1641African Fashion Labels and Designers
African fashion is a booming industry with global relevance. In recent years, the continent has seen an increasing number of local designers coming to prominence on the world stage. From Paris to New York and London, African fashion designers…
1515African Fashion Designers and Their Influences
New styles, textures and silhouettes have emerged in the global fashion landscape. These trends have also influenced how we perceive and wear African clothing, accessories and textiles. African fashion has expanded from being solely about…
1929African Lace is becoming more popular Everyday
There’s something very sultry about lace. In African culture, lace is used to make everything from head wraps to traditional garbs. Even the word ‘lace’ invokes images of mystery, romance and old-world elegance. It’s no wonder then that…
1580Italian Handbags have always been the Best in Fashion
Italian leather handbags are an important segment in the luxury goods market. Luxury goods refer to high-end products that provide their buyers with a sense of exclusivity and a feeling of superiority over others who do not own such products.…
1039Rei Kawakubo – The Queen of Weird
Rei Kawakubo, also known as the “Queen of Weird” and the “High Priestess of Hyper-Goth” is a Japanese fashion designer based in Tokyo. She is best known for founding the fashion label Comme des Garçons in 1973. In her designs, Kawakubo…
1340What Makes the Gucci Brand Great
The infamous Italian luxury brand, Gucci, is one of the most influential brands in the world. With over a hundred stores worldwide and annual revenue of $4.1 billion, it’s safe to say that this brand is thriving. From their print ads to their…
1637Italian Shoes Designers are Simply the Best
The fashion industry has a tendency to focus on certain cities and areas when it comes to trends and developments. Italy is one of the world’s leading fashion capitals, home to luxury brands as well as smaller boutiques producing bespoke…
1398French Couture Jewelry is on another level
You probably know that the world of haute couture is a place where fashion meets art. But have you ever wondered what exactly that means? As opposed to high-street or ready-to-wear fashion, haute couture focuses on the artistry of clothing and…
1418French Fashion Design for ladies
French couture is the art of tailoring and designing clothing. It is a style of high-end fashion, where every aspect of the garment is custom-made to fit an individual client. It also refers to an exclusive brand of haute couture. Today, you can…
1633Coco Chanel and Her Legacy in The French Couture Industry
In the 20th century, France was known as the home of high fashion and good taste. For this, we can thank Coco Chanel. The French couture designer helped change how the world viewed fashion in the early 20th century. Her designs were simple,…
1555Trends in British Fashion in the 1990s
The 1990s were a decade of transition for British fashion. Within this period of change, many new designers launched their own labels and older ones re-emerged with renewed vigour. After the excesses of the 1980s, trends in the 1990s took a more…
1421Couture Fashion Designer Jean-Paul Gaultier
Jean-Paul Gaultier (born October 19, 1952) is a French fashion designer best known for his irreverent and provocative "couture" designs. After beginning his career working for other designers such as Jacques Vert and Chloé, Gaultier launched…
1474Stella McCartney: A Fashion Brand with a Conscience
Stella McCartney is a brand that combines high-end fashion with a clear conscience. The designer uses eco-friendly materials such as recycled polyester and organic cotton in her collections, which are largely produced in Europe. This has led…
1387The Most Influential Fashion Designers of the 1970s
The 1970s was an exciting time for the fashion world. New designers were emerging with fresh ideas, challenging old conventions and bringing together unlikely combinations of colors, fabrics and silhouettes. The result was an explosion of new…
1134The Impact of Movies on 1970s Fashion
In the 1970s, fashion was incredibly rebellious. People were tired of conforming to the same old things time after time and so they reacted with a brand new sense of style. Anything goes in the 1970s, and that’s especially true for how people…
819The Most Influential Fashion Designers of the 1960s
The 1960s were quite a turbulent time for the world, with political tensions rising and new ideas about equality and feminism emerging. In the sphere of fashion, this led to a sense that anything could happen. Designers expressed themselves…
1759How 1970s Pop Music Influenced Fashion
In the 1970s, pop music was all about love and disco. Songs from that decade are still popular today, but they have also influenced fashion. In particular, the 1970s were a period when fashion was very colorful and there were many velvet and…
842Mary Quant and the Mini Skirt
Today, the spirit of Mary Quant can be found in almost every affordable clothing store. Her style continues to inspire modern designers, who still sell their updated versions of the same garments she popularized more than 50 years ago. Quant was…
1878Men's Hat Fashions in 1920s America
The Roaring Twenties are famous for flappers, jazz music, and the rise of the automobile. But it was also a time when men started to shake off some of the more restrictive fashions of previous decades. Men’s hats in particular were influenced…
881What Did Women Wear in 1930s America?
When you think of the 1920s and 1930s, it’s natural to imagine flappers in feather boas and flapper dresses, or women in glamorous chorus girl costumes. But what was everyday dress like during this time period? Did all women wear long dresses,…
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Men's Hat Fashions in 1920s America
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Children's Clothing in 1930s America
1930s Fashion for Men in America
American Men's Casual and Sportswear in the 1920s