In a world where designer labels come and go at the drop of a highly fashionable hat, only the strongest survive. Desginer Marathon takes you from the humblest of beginnings through the most spectacular creations that catapulted these designers and design houses to fame. We map out a timeline of the careers of the most infuential trendsetters of the last three decades as they build their far-reaching fashion empires.

With a career that spanned 45 years, Valentino Garavani was born in a small town in northern Italy. His single name became synonymous with refinement. Valentino dressed rock to royalty - all with a capital V. No other designer was more true to elegance and beauty. He brought Italian couture to the international stage and his retirement in 2008 was a magical end to a long run.

In a world where designer labels come and go at the drop of a fashionable hat, only the strongest survive. Designer Marathon takes you from the humblest of beginnings through the most spectacular creations that catapulted these designers and design houses to fame. We map out a career timeline of the most influential trendsetters of the last three decades as they build their far-reaching fashion empires. Volume 2 includes: Oscar de la Renta, Louis...

In a world where designer labels come and go at the drop of a fashionable hat, only the strongest survive. Designer Marathon takes you from the humblest of beginnings through the most spectacular creations that catapulted these designers and design houses to fame. We map out a career timeline of the most influential trendsetters of the last three decades as they build their far-reaching fashion empires. Volume 4 includes: Geoffrey Beene, Julien Macdonald,...

The year in fashion is hands-down the most complete and authoritative documentary series ever produced on the history of recent fashion. This retro documentary series covers the most influential collection, trends, designers, and model each year in fashion from 1985 to the present by sourcing the world's largest and oldest fashion library. Each year brings us new looks, new trends, new designers, new models. Some are unforgettable, and some we'd rather...

In this issue of Videofashion Collections, we’re back in Paris for more Spring/Summer 2015 collections. It’s all about the textures at the Vionnet show, drawing inspiration from Piero Manzon’s work to create an empowering collection of beauty and femininity. Sexy without being sexual is the name of the game at Guy Laroche, with designer Marcel Marongiu playing up easy-to-wear pieces with futuristic embroideries. At Jean-Charles de Castelbajac,...

In this issue of Videofashion Collections, we begin our world tour of the Spring/Summer 2015 collections! See the gingham, florals, and broderie anglaise on Oscar de la Renta's elegant spring runway. Carolina Herrera showcases contemporary garden styles, with photographic floral prints, techno fabrics, and mosaic evening gowns. Take a first look at the Badgley Mischka Spring 2015 runway! Plus, Monique Lhuillier debuts an iridescent, ultra-feminine...

This beautiful documentary brings the viewer inside the storied world of the Christian Dior fashion house with a privileged, behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Raf Simons' first haute couture collection as its new artistic director-a true labor of love created by a dedicated group of collaborators. Melding the everyday, pressure-filled components of fashion with mysterious echoes from the iconic brand's past, the film is also a colorful homage...

The Year in Fashion 2011 brings you the brightest fashion highlights of the past 12 months! Marc Jacobs presented a runway full of high shine Seventies luxe paying tribute to the legendary Yves Saint Laurent for Spring Summer 2011. And Karl Lagerfeld channeled the French film, ‘Last Year at Marienbad’ for another breathtaking Chanel presentation. It was also the year of blockbuster exhibits from the Costume Institute’s tribute to the late Alexander...

After serving as Ronald Reagan’s vice-president, George Bush wins the US presidential election. Cher launches a fragrance appropriately called “Uninhibited.” In 1988 fashion took a flight of fancy with florals and crinoline. Proportions changed with shaped jackets and wide leg pants. The Vanguard pushed the envelope with street looks. Here’s the best of 1988 from the runways of theworld…. Chanel, Christian Lacroix, Jean Paul Gaultier, Myrene...