The last 150 years of fashion design have been incredibly important in shaping how we dress and present ourselves to the world. From the introduction of haute couture in the late 19th century to the rise of streetwear in recent years, fashion has reflected and influenced cultural and societal changes. The emergence of new materials and technologies has allowed for greater experimentation and innovation in design while also making fashion more accessible to a wider audience.
Fashion icons like Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, and Alexander McQueen have left lasting legacies that inspire designers today. Additionally, the industry has become more inclusive, with greater representation of diverse body types, races, and genders on runways and campaigns. The last 150 years have shown that fashion is not just about clothing; it reflects our values, beliefs, and aspirations as a society.
Emilio Pucci, a prominent Italian fashion designer, revolutionized 1960s fashion with his vibrant prints and innovative clothing, capturing the essence of the era’s youthful spirit.Read More →
Embroidered insect brooches neatly contained in specimen boxes by Vancouver-based artist Hine Mizushima. The brooches, created using hand-dyed Kogin fabrics, threads and Japanese glass beads, are for a group exhibition entitled The Kingdom of Specimens at Ranbu gallery in Osaka, Japan. Read More →
The formal wedding gown was made of 278 metres of the finest materials, and at the time was described as the most lavish ever worn by a bride.Read More →
Although the pandemic changed the habits regarding the number of guests at weddings and decorations, the richness of brides’ styling remained unchanged. The celebrity dressesRead More →
Naeem Khan, an Indian-American fashion designer, has dressed numerous celebrities and First Lady Michelle Obama. His collections debuted at New York Fashion Week since 2004.Read More →
Louis Vuitton’s Spell on You perfume, crafted by Master Perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, embodies the tension between sensuality and complicity, exalting the duality of feminine seduction.Read More →
The 1970s and 1980s saw radical changes in fashion that challenged societal norms, like Marc Bolan’s glam rock style. Synthetic textiles like lycra became popular, and designers like Issey Miyake began sculpting clothes, redefining fitted fashion.Read More →
“Posturing” by Shonagh Marshall delves into the intersection of fashion and photography, featuring captivating images and revealing interviews with industry professionals.Read More →
Swarovski, a luxury crystal brand founded in 1895, has made significant contributions to various industries, fashion, and sustainability, building a global legacy.Read More →
Art Nouveau was an international style of design and architecture.
Idiosyncratic and romantic the Art Nouveau style derived from the vestiges of academic classicism of the École des Beauz-Arts, Paris and the study of plant forms. Between 1880 and 1910, the Art Nouveau movement was influential throughout Europe and to a lesser degree in the United States. The following are 10 beautifully crafted examples of jewellery design in this style.Read More →