Valentin Yudashkin SS16 Valentin Yudashkin is Russia’s most famous fashion designer and the only Russian designer to be honored with membership in the Syndicate of High Fashion in Paris. He is also a decorated member of the Academy of Arts of the Russian Federation and a National Artist of Russia. Yudashkin was born on 14 October 1963 in the Moscow region. As a child he … Continúa leyendo Valentin Yudashkin
Louis Vuitton SS16 It was in 1837 that a 16-year-old Louis Vuitton arrived in Paris by foot and started apprenticing for Monsieur Maréchal. At the time, horse-drawn carriages, boats and trains were the main modes of transportation, and baggage was handled roughly. Travelers called upon craftsmen to pack and protect their individual objects. Louis Vuitton quickly became a valued craftsman at the Parisian atelier of … Continúa leyendo Louis Vuitton
Dior SS16 Legendary fashion designer Christian Dior was born in northern France in 1905. In 1947, Dior exploded onto the Paris fashion scene with designs that flew in the face of wartime restrictions and reintroduced a femininity and focus on luxury to women’s fashion. After his graduation in 1928, however, Dior opened a small art gallery with money he received from his father, who had … Continúa leyendo Dior
Lanvin SS16 He arrived in New York aged 24 and, from 1989 to 1996, worked closely with fashion designer Geoffrey Beene. After completing his services in the Israeli Defence Forces, Elbaz studied at Shenkar College of Engineering and Design, located in Ramat Gan. Alex Koo is his life partner as well as the marketing director at Elbaz’s company. Elbaz began working, the Laroche’s firm had … Continúa leyendo Alber Elbaz the genius behind Lanvin
Fendi SS16 The House of Fendi is established by the Italian couple Edoardo and Adele Fendi, and was originally known for being the first handbag and fur workshop in Via del Plebiscito, Rome. The design house was immediately recognized for the quality and craftsmanship of the Fendi Products. From the 1930’s to 1940’s, the houses’ popularity grows and reaches outside the Roman city. It is … Continúa leyendo Fendi
Marco de Vicenzo SS16 «They’re rich clothes, because that’s what’s working for me,» says the designer. De Vincenzo’s clothes, which blend classic silhouettes with a mind–blowing assortment of high-tech materials, are both futuristic and ladylike. He would study family photographs, fascinated by the transformational power of clothes; at 18 he left Sicily for Rome’s prestigious Istituto Europeo di Design. After graduating, he started working on … Continúa leyendo Marco de Vicenzo
Reem Acra SS16 Reem Acra is a fashion designer born in Beirut, Lebanon, known for her eponymous bridal gown line and her ready-to-wear collection. Acra came to fame in 1999 for her bridal gowns. As a designer, she’s known for detail, new and modern concepts and distinctive tailoring. In 1997, Acra launched her fashion business with a bridal collection that quickly became recognized for its … Continúa leyendo Reem Acra
ADEAM SS16 A Native Japanese, Hanako was born in Tokyo and moved to New York City at the age of 5, spending most of her childhood there. She attended Columbia University in the City of New York, and studied Anthropology and Art History. While in college, Hanako partook in various fashion internships, developing an undying love for fashion. In March 2012, ADEAM was invited by … Continúa leyendo ADEAM
Altuzarra SS16 Joseph Altuzarra is a luxury women’s ready-to-wear clothing designer. He launched his brand, Altuzarra, in New York in 2008. His brand is influenced by his multicultural upbringing and his international education in fashion. In 2004 Graduates from Swarthmore College with a B.A. in Art and Art History. Moves to New York, interns at Marc Jacobs. In 2005 Work as freelance designer at Proenza … Continúa leyendo Altuzarra
Monique Lhuillier SS16 A fashion designer most prominently known for bridal wear. She owns a couture fashion house based in Los Angeles, California, as well as another store on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Monique Lhuillier was invited to be a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America in 2003. She received the Presidential Medal of Merit from the Philippine president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in … Continúa leyendo Monique Lhuillier
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