• Born July 22, 1932- had six sisters • Born and lived in Domingo, Dominican Republic • 1950, Oscar left home towards San Fernando, Madrid in Spain to the Academy of San Fernando • Originally wanted to become an abstract painter • Liked to buy fine suits and observe the fabrics as well. Inspired by the suits, de la Renta created illustrations for magazines even before he was a world-renowned fashion designer. • Sketched for design houses, but landed an apprenticeship with famous couturier, Cristobal Balenciaga • 1960- travelled to Paris- assistant couture @ Lanvin-Castillo • Took notice of his surroundings and always sketched what he saw before him if he found it to be extraordinary • It was said that the vegetation and lands of his hometown …show more content…
He was known for his vibrant colors and flower patterns, influenced by his hometown in the Dominican Republic • 1985- de la Renta’s fashion industry gained in value, as the new product line contributed to the 250 million-dollar business that Oscar obtained • 1988- Business was worth almost 400 million …show more content…
• Although de la Renta may have been a late designer, his fashion style is very modern and unique to many • Married Annette Engelhard Reed- January 1990 • 1991- Showcased his work in Paris, France- debut of the Dominican designer • 1992- Focused on light, plaid clothing and became top of the evening wear market. That same year he signed a deal w/Paris fashion house • 1992- created two fashion lines- Couture and ready to wear (aka Ivoire) Many have said de la Renta has an eye for detail that is clearly shown in his work. • Oscar de la Renta was the first American to design for Pierre Balmain’s French fashion house in Paris • The house had great financial troubles and needed revisions in order to gain
He enjoys, what he calls the “Aha Moment” where the actor can see themselves, and understands their body language when they see their selves transform into their character. If the character is from a time period of the past, he goes as far as putting them in vintage panties or giving them a pocketbook with a handkerchief or a lipstick from that era. He wants his characters to feel as if they are from that time period as well. As far as being a designer he feels that there are certain guidelines he has to do for his work to come to life. Firstly, he said that he hasn’t changed his outfit in over thirty years and does not wear jeans.
Muriel King showed us Fashion in a way never seen before but showed us her creativity in another art form painting.Muriel did many things to contribute to the fashion industry today.She was one of the first known woman fashion designers in America.Her career in the fashion industry lasted for over four decades.Her artwork traveled the world and inspired other people to show their creativity.She used one type of art and formed it into another form creating a masterpiece.She traveled around the world and worked with big fashion companies sharing her artwork. Muriel was born in the Bay view,Washington in 1900.She went to school as an art student and went to the University of Washington.She learned a lot at the university and had the chance to experience designing costumes.She would on the side design theater costumes.That is when her whole fashion career started.She moved to New York in the early 1920’s to start her designing career.She started off with becoming a fashion illustrator for the magazines Vogue and Harper's Bazaar.In 1932 she opened up her own shop at East 61st Street in N...
At age 25 he opened his first collection and it was a big success, inspired by his mentor Balenciaga. The collection was based on evening wear as well as economical white cotton shirts that were both inexpensive and fresh-looking. After that collection, his name was recognizable and his biggest success was the “Bettina” blouse; named after the famous Paris’ top model. This blouse was his signature piece in his cotton collection. Givenchy’s philosophy was: “Keep it simple. Eliminate everything that interferes with the line.” ...
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Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel was born August 19, 1883 in Saumur, France. At the age of six, her mother passed away and her father took leave, Chanel spent much of her early life in a convent. As Chanel grew up in the convent, she was taught to sew – a skill that would lead her life’s work. She had a brief career before she opened her first clothes shop in 1910. She led to becoming one of the most renowned fashion designer with her timeless designs, trademark suits and little black dresses.
Ralph Lauren is American's leading designer in the classic tradition, who has stayed true to his own point of view, despite the seasonal vagaries of fashion. Mr. Lauren has always believed that fashion is function of lifestyle. He believes that clothed should be natural, comfortable and elegant, for the way people live today. His clothes have timeless grace and become more personal and special age.
Richard Avedon changed the images of fashion photography. Avedon loved the idea of movement. He was one of the first fashion photographers to p...
Iconic and world renowned fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy created an impacted in fashion in the 1960s. He is known for creating feminine pieces in his collection to make woman look softer, delicate, and elegant. Hubert de Givenchy was born on February 21, 1927 in Beauvais, France. He decided that he wanted to be in the fashion industry at the young age of seventeen. At that time he worked with designers such as Jacques Faith and the French couture houses designers. He opened his own design house in 1952, were he presented feminine designs to the fashion industry that were immediately viewed by press and consumers as chic. “By the 1960s, Givenchy, setting new trends and embracing certain aspects of youth culture, had begun to favor shorter
The Roaring Twenties and the Gilded Age have come to be seen as revolutionary periods for the fashion world. With the emergence of influential designers like, Jacques Doucet, Mariano Fortuny, and Coco Chanel, this era of change has left a lasting impression on the fashion world as we know it today. The fashion evolution of these respective periods is a direct reflection of the evolution that was transpiring in American and European culture, making the world of fashion more than just a hobby for the wealthy, but an art form for the entirety of a culture.
Gabrielle Chanel remains one of the most well-known fashion designers of all time. She was born on August 19, 1883 in France and died in 1971. Chanel revolutionized the fashion industry with her distinctive style. After the death of her mother, she spent much of her childhood in an orphanage. The challenges of her early life helped build her strong character which influenced her path in life. Chanel was nicknamed “Coco” after a lost dog in a popular song she loved to sing. Her early career was funded by a succession of her rich lovers. This allowed her to open her first shop in Paris in 1910. She sold hats as well as some garments. Coco developed a significant following of clientele who enjoyed her practical sportswear creating great success.
Alexander McQueen is one of the most brilliant and successful fashion designers. If you are a person in fashion or are interested in fashion, we can easily access his masterpieces through various mediums such as magazines, fashion media, and also the book about Alexander McQueen. Most of fashion people are well known about him and his life. Although his life was not smooth and there was a lot of trials and tragic endings, McQueen was a genius who loved the fashion world. The fact remains unchanged and will not change in the future. After I read the book “Gods and kings: The rise and Fall of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano”, I can look closely at Alexander McQueen’s life and see his fashion
Kors began his fashion career when he was 19, designing and selling collections for the boutique Lothar’s in New York City. These collections captured the attention of the fashion press, causing “Kors to venture out on his own. In the year 1981, the label Michael Kors became well known, when he created is collection, it never ventured away from his unique vision of chic, but luxurious. In the year of 2001, Kors publicized accessories, such as purses, clutches, and shoes, in the Michael Kors label. In 2002, he created a line of complete men’s clothing. In modern days, the fashion line has a large range of bags, shoes, clothing, eyewear, and belts. (1)
Fashion has been around ever since ancient times, since the time of the Romans, it survived the world wars and is yet today a business with rapid changes. Fashion started off as an art form, a way for the riches to show their social status with unique and innovative designs that only they could afford. It was a way to separate the social classes of the society. In this paper I will include the creator of haute couture, and how the following designers developed couture, as well as having leading names in today’s ready-to-wear industry. The list is long, but I chose to focus on the three most important designers of the modern fashion industry.
...ation of mini-skirts did bring a whirlwind in the summer of 1960. Besides, Peter Max T-shirt was also hot in the 60s. In addition, as we discussed of the fashion style for the 80s. The dresses were powerful and simple. Especially, the colors were deeper than the 60s and those designers prefer to add jewels on garments. Moreover, many products were luxurious in the 80s because of the economy has recovered during that period. Modern fashion is meaningful; it brings many changes and has a huge influence on general life. Heskett (2002) mentioned that It not only changes the lifestyle, but also changes the minds of a generation. Modern fashion is continuing to better its functions and forms, moreover it has long way to go and a huge space to discover and create. Therefore, modern designers need more and more artists to inherit and find new styles of vintage influences.
In the past, there have been many famous artists, but few of them contributed their artistic skills to the design of the home. Michelangelo was a famous interior designer who created the most magnificent places for the richest of people. He made quantum use of his beautiful sculptures and paintings to create a rich ambiance. This is how interior design first began as a career. Years later, furniture, draperies, and wall coverings were included. Elsie de Wolfe was the first to practice interior design in the 1950s. Adam and Louis Comfort Tiffany, two American brothers, began a company to create beautiful furnishings and art, especially stained glass.