Tracy Reese – February 12
“Everyone can do a little bit, and then you can do a little bit more, and a little.”
Fashion
Elizabeth Keckley – ?, February
Ms. Keckley was born into slavery, but with immense talent and a strong work ethic, she bought her freedom and eventually became the dressmaker and stylist for First Lady, Mary Todd Lincoln.
Narciso Rodriguez – January 27
“I started to design the collection by designing the fabric. … I had some antique fabrics that I had developed into new fabrics, and then introduced reflective materials into the fabrics,”
Judith Leiber – January 11
Born: January 11, 1921 Birthplace: Budapest, Hungary Died: April 28, 2018, Springs, New York Known for: Jeweled Handbags, Her witty sense of humor. Famous Clients: Too many Hollywood celebrities to name and her bags were featured in Sex and the City and The Devil Wears Prada. Retail Category: Handbags, Footwear, Accessories Brands: Judith Leiber, Judith …
Carolina Herrera – January 8
Born: January 8, 1939 Birthplace: Caracas, Venezuela Known for: Her amazing personal style; frequenting Studio 54 Famous Clients: Jacqueline Onassis, Laura Bush, Michelle Obama, Renée Zellweger Retail Category: Ready-to-Wear, Fragrance Brands: Carolina Herrera, CH Awards: CDFA, (Council of Fashion Designers of America, Inc.), Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Academy of Achievement, among …
Fashion Etiquette… Winter Colors
Fashion etiquette demands we employ cyclical or seasonal colors in our wardrobes. Fashionable women of bygone eras wouldn’t be caught dead transgressing the seasonal color codes. One must remember that from its inception, the concept of fashion was really only in the domain of the wealthy and well educated. Except, of course, for their cast-offs …
Pierre Cardin
Tuesday, December 29, 2020 one of fashion’s giants fell at 98 years of age, at the The American Hospital of Paris in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. He’s been called a futurist whose designs crossed many genres. He designed apparel, accessories, shoes and housewares as well as furniture and even an automobile interior. Mr. Cardin was best known …