On July 12th, 1998, just before the FIFA World Cup final between France and Brazil, fashion history was made at the Stage De France. Yves Saint Laurent transformed the football stadium into the world’s largest catwalk, presenting his career to…
We often think fashion inspiration has to come from fashion itself – runway shows, Pinterest boards, magazine editorials, or celebrity street style. And although those things can definitely help when you’re rushing to put together an outfit, I’ve found that…
Elsa Schiaparelli’s fingerprints are everywhere in fashion since the 1930’s, yet her name is often absent from the conversation. While designers are quick to reference surrealism and absurdity, the origin of these ideas can be traced back to the master…
No. 13 – McQueen Spring/ Summer 1999 When fashion becomes performance The Alexander McQueen 1999 spring show, called “No. 13”, was a pivotal fashion show staged during London Fashion Week in September of 1998. Its rise in popularity began with…
From Dior to Zara – The Story of John Galliano In lieu of Galliano’s return to fashion, let’s look back at his past that led him to where he is now. Galliano’s introduction to fashion began at the renowned fashion…
The Skull motif at McQueen There are many motifs in fashion houses that come and go, but there are also ones that stay, quietly reshaping the house’s identity. At McQueen, the skull never left. The skull motif was never just…