SCAD FASH Museum

Francesca’s collections attracts many different demographics, but their target market include fashion conscious females between the ages of 18-35. They are mainly college educated and have a moderate to large disposable income. Their customer has a taste for classic items mixed with ethnic inspirations and seek exclusivity and disassociation from others. In a geographic perspective Francesca’s is widely available nationwide in a variety of formats such as free standing and shopping malls. They possess 283 locations in 41 states and continue to grow rapidly.

Her grandmother “introduced Herrera to the fashion world by taking her to runway shows and buying her clothes from Dior and Lanvin. “

Brie Larson wore a nice black velvet v neck strapless Oscar de la Renta formal gown with flamenco ruffles designed by Fernando Garcia and Lura Kim with strappy black Aquazzura shoes, a plunging necklace, natural looking hair, Neil Lane diamonds and dangling gold earrings at the 2017 Oscars.

The creations of fashion designer, Christian Lacroix, are the epitome of the perfect spontaneous combinations of what he truly embodies. Inspiration for these comes from his southern France roots, his passion for the Provence traditions and customs, and his continuing fascination with the history of clothing. Lacroix’s artfully unexpected mixtures express a new form of luxury, simultaneously playful, baroque, and sophisticated. He intertwines bright colors and over the top materials in creations that express a distinct blending of varying cultures. These cultures, and their distant or forgotten costumes, form the basis of the

Without abandoning Kenneth Cole’s trademark of wearability, Cole and creative director Kobi Haperin adhered to their signature black and white color palette while reinforcing a modern, masculine twist on women’s tuxedo in this season’s collection. According to Cole, he wanted to use this design as a platform to communicate a social significance and a fashion agenda. (Adams 2013) By putting together pleated trousers, sharp double breasted wool fury vest and a leather paired with leathered gloves while showing a dapper shirt (Kennedy, 2013), Cole have gone beyond those high-tech styling after 7 years of being in hiatus at the runway.

The fashion industry is rapidly growing and constantly generating new fashion trends almost weekly. Fashion for some may seem ridiculous and unnecessary; but fashion is not just a meaningless usage of article of clothing or farcical materials sew together for coverage. There is more to fashion than meets the eyes, fashion is precious and significant. It is a reflection of self-image, it speak the ream about who we are and how we review ourselves. Not only is fashion the reflection of self-image but also the reflection of our history as Coco Channel have said, “Fashion is not something that exist in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.” Fashion

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.

Black women were always known for their since of style and to this day are still looked upon as role models for fashion. Their styles range from the “button up” to the “flawless elegant”. Many of these styles are currently being worn today throughout the world by women of all different “colors”, shapes and sizes. “…It is important for us to understand how

Since its introduction to the world in December of 1892 Vogue has gone about as the central form counselor for the socialites of tomorrow, setting up the garments drifts in the interminably developing universe of design. Vogue is presently distributed in eighteen nations, universally extending the legacy and impact of the design wonder. In spite of Vogue's concentrate on the brief form vibes existing apart from everything else, the magazine has kept up its status as the managing voice in first class design styles for almost 120 years.

When looking at artist Carmen Herrera, there is a sense of disbelief in the fact that when she applied to galleries as a young artist, it was difficult for an exhibition opportunity. Herrera was working with modern, abstract minimalist paintings as early as 1950, among male artists such as Elsworth Kelly. When applying to a gallery during this movement of abstract minimalism, Herrera was declined the opportunity to show a solo exhibition due to her status as a woman, though the gallery director that turned her down was also a woman. Regarding the history of art dating back to prehistoric times, even a more modern movement, relating to contemporary times, shows prevalence to current society (“The Hundred Years Show”).

In relation, this event is a runway fashion show featuring original garments that titled as ‘ edgy, contemporary responses to the gorgeous costumes and fabrics on display in Habsburg Splendor.’ by The Museum of Fine Arts. Houston, Texas. According to sources, this Thursday night event is the lime-light for 20 selected garments; awards are presented to three winners. Namely, the judge’s panel includes Fady Armanious, creative fashion director of Tootsies; Helga Aurisch, curator of European art; and Clifford Pugh, editor-in-chief of CultureMap.

A similar situation occurred during the Paris Spring/Summer 2016 Fashion Week with the Valentino collection. The collection was African inspired, “described as primitive and wild”

From start to finish, the show focuses on the most minor subtle elements that made Balenciaga's fashion. The designer was never reluctant to be striking as far as style and praising procedure as opposed to style. ‘Cristóbal Balenciaga’s work was so true to modernity and femininity. Innovative and inviting, his work is always inspiring’.

Fashion is very important in modern day society, and can be seen all around. Most of what people know about fashion today came from the fashion during the renaissance. From the vibrant fabrics to the spectacular jewels, renaissance fashion has been thoroughly threaded in the fashion of modern society. Modern day women often wear shorty, fun gowns, tightly fitting jeans, and lower cut tops. Popular fashion trends for men in modern society include saggy jeans, V-neck shirts, and stylish watches. “A fashion is merely a form of ugliness so unbearable that we are compelled to alter it every six months” (Oscar Wilde). Fashion in modern day society is ever changing, but most changes do not stray too far from the original product.

B. Coco Chanel’s “The Little Black dress” is thought to be element to the world of women’s fashion.