When he graduated from high school Ralph Lauren listed his ambition in life as millionaire. An unlikely goal. But he went on to create one of the most influential fashion houses in history.
When he graduated from high school Ralph Lauren listed his ambition in life as millionaire. An unlikely goal. But he went on to create one of the most...
Calvin Klein is more than the most famous American fashion designer of the 20th century he is the unchallenged leader of a global design empire. Today, his name can be found on literally hundreds of products, including menswear, womenswear, underwear, jeans, fragrances, eyeglasses, bed sheets, rugs, furniture, and much more. Klein has won every major fashion award, and his fashions are in the collections of both the Guggenheim Museum and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Yet for all his accomplishments, a debate rages within the fashion design industry: is Calvin Klein truly a great...
Calvin Klein is more than the most famous American fashion designer of the 20th century he is the unchallenged leader of a global design empire. Today...
Marc Jacobs' reputation is that of a rule-breaker. Rule-breaking aside, critics have hailed Jacobs as one of the most influential fashion designers of his generation. This is a biography of his life and career.
Marc Jacobs' reputation is that of a rule-breaker. Rule-breaking aside, critics have hailed Jacobs as one of the most influential fashion designers of...
In Stella McCartney, learn how this eco-conscious leader and skilled designer overcame the perception that her famous name, rather than her undeniable talent, propelled her success.
In Stella McCartney, learn how this eco-conscious leader and skilled designer overcame the perception that her famous name, rather than her undeniable...
Unlike most boys growing up, Valentino Garavani never wanted to be a fireman, a policeman, a forest ranger, or an airline pilot. Imbued with an aesthetic sense and love of beauty from an early age, the future Italian haute couture dress designer knew where his destiny lay in making women stunningly gorgeous by dressing them in the most refined, elegant, and exclusive garments imaginable. To achieve his dream, Valentino left Italy at the age of 17 for Paris, the capital of post-World War II high fashion. Ten years later, he was in business for himself, and nine years after that, he was...
Unlike most boys growing up, Valentino Garavani never wanted to be a fireman, a policeman, a forest ranger, or an airline pilot. Imbued with an aesthe...
Fashion design is an art that has everything to do with trends and commerce. This vividly illustrated series celebrates the lives of the most important designers in the history of fashion, from the iconic looks of Coco Chanel to the cutting-edge style of Stella McCartney.
Fashion design is an art that has everything to do with trends and commerce. This vividly illustrated series celebrates the lives of the most importan...
