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Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
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 6 includes: Badgley Mischka, Emanuel...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
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.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
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...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
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 3 includes: John Galliano, John Galliano...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
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,...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
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 1 includes: Viktor & Rolf, Kenzo, Jean...
Publisher
APT Worldwide
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Not many moments in life change the course of history, shatter the status quo and usher in a paradigm shift. But on November 28, 1973 at the Chateau de Versailles, such a moment took place. For the second time in history, the Americans stormed France in an epic battle. This battle, however would pit the French haute couture establishment -- Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, Hubert de Givenchy, Pierre Cardin and Emmanuel Ungaro -- against American...
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
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
The house of Celine has been synonymous with French elegance and luxury, with roots dating back to after World War II. Fine leather accessories and classic sportswear designs are its heritage. Yet, for more than fifty years, the Celine collection was designed by creative teams, then in 1997, American designer Michael Kors brought new excitement to the brand. Today designer Ivana Omazic points Celine toward the future.
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
The house of Fendi looms large in the Italian fashion world. What started as a Roman fur and leather boutique in 1925 by Adele Fendi has blossomed into an international powerhouse. It has remained a family business, run by Adele’s five daughters. In 1965 Karl Lagerfeld took the design helm, steering Fendi towards mega success through innovations in fur, fabric, and technology. From the moment Lagerfeld linked two F’s, the Fendi logo became a status...
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
As many may already know, Sonia Rykiel is the woman who played a key role in introducing Robert Altman to the world of fashion. Ten years have passed since Altman attended the Sonia Rykiel show that gave him the idea for his film Pret-a-Porter, however Sonia’s clothes still continue to steal the scene. Sonia’s career began when she struggled to find stylish clothing during her pregnancy and began designing for herself. Without any formal training,...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Despite a history that goes back to just over 150 years, at Burberry the biggest headlines have happened in the last 10. For more than a century the house was known for two things: durable trench coats and its signature plaid. In 1997 C.E.O. Rose Marie Bravo hired Roberto Menichetti to bring a fashion edge to the label; in 2001 she upped the ante even further when she replaced him with Christopher Bailey, a young man from Yorkshire .
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
When John Galliano graduated from London’s Central St Martins School of Art in the early eighties he was a shy young designer with a quiet confidence who was already showing signs of future acclaim. Early in his career commercial success was elusive. Then, he created fashion history when he was named head designer of Givenchy. In short succession he was named to the even more prestigious position of creative director at the legendary house of Christian...
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