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Fab Flash: More Female Designers Exuding Influence
Big change is afoot in the fashion industry: after the 90s, which were dominated by male designers, women designers seem to be taking the upper hand.
Even though female designers have a long way to go in male-run fashion capitals like New York and Paris, there does seem to be a trend emerging, particularly in Milan. In Italy alone, a large number of family-run companies were founded or are helmed by women: Alberta Ferretti, Prada, Versace, Fendi, Trussardi, Missoni, Etro, and Emilio Pucci.
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A Fabby Halloween: Twiggy
Twiggy may no longer scream mod queen, but circa 1960s, she was highly popular for her high-fashion mod look. If you're looking to mimic someone with a bold, youthful signature style this Halloween, Twiggy is your girl. Inspired by the mod creations of English fashion designer Mary Quant, the supermodel wore everything from mini skirts to shift dresses, go-go boots to funky print dresses, sequins to plaid.
On Our Radar: Topshop Archive
It's tops in the fast fashion realm, and now Topshop is foraying into the vintage arena. Sweet!
Yesterday it launched Archive, an area dedicated to one-of-a-kind vintage finds - think Lanvin, Chloe, and Dior from the sixties and seventies, as well as London labels from the same eras like Lee Bender for Bus Stop, Biba, Mary Quant, Jean Veron, Ossie Clark, and Strawberry Studio.
Fashion 101: The Answers!!!
Hope you all enjoyed this week's Fashion 101! Thanks for playing and here are the answers:
- Monday: What year did Betsey Johnson get her big break into fashion as the winner of the Mademoiselle Guest Editor Contest? - 1964.
- Tuesday: Which female fashion designer created pantyhose?
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