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Presentation
One hundred fashion designers who - by their life and work - have left an unforgettable trace in the collective consciousness... One hundred glittering portraits, in an incisive and lively writing, recall on double-page spreads the lives of men and women who contributed to the construction of contemporary society and our common history.
Whether they established their own Fashion House or reignited an existing one, all these designers started important trends and consequently changed our daily lives. The tailoring of Chanel, Mary Quant’s mini skirt, the futuristic dresses of André Courrèges or the pleated fabrics of Issey Miyake are all milestones that mark the evolution of haute couture and that of clothing generally.
Through their influence on image and their reinterpretation of the human shape, these one hundred exceptional designers fundamentally modified our way of thinking - particularly during the last century. Each one - in his or her style - redefined the concept of elegance and our way of being. Even if their creations strictly speaking were often reserved for an elite clientele, a trace of their visionary genius is invariably found in everyday ready-to-wear.
Summary
Some examples of the 100 unforgettable designers:
- Giorgio Armani
- Cristobal Balenciaga
- Rose Bertin
- Pierre Cardin
- Nino Cerruti
- Coco Chanel
- André Courrèges
- Christian Dior
- Jacques Fath
- Gianfranco Ferré
- John Galliano
- Jean-Paul Gaultier
- Hubert de Givenchy
- Tommy Hilfiger
- Takada Kenzo
- Calvin Klein
- Christian Lacroix
- Karl Lagerfeld
- Ralph Lauren
- Fatima Lopes
- Bob Mackie
- Mainbocher
- Issey Miyake
- Thierry Mugler
- Jeanne Paquin
- Jean Patou
- Paul Poiret
- Mary Quant
- Paco Rabanne
- Oscar de la Renta
- Sonia Rykiel
- Yves Saint Laurent
- Emanuel Ungaro
- Gianni Versace
- Madeleine Vionnet
- Vivienne Westwood
- Charles Worth
- ...
Authors
Katia CHAPOUTIER
A journalist and a documentary-films director, she is a correspondent for Canadian press on all topics related to art of living, fashion, gastronomy and tourism. Her documentary films, broadcasted on France Television deal with history and World heritage.
Photos
R&Co works closely with several international photo agencies represented in 150 countries by over 1 000 photographers:
- Eyedea (Explorer, Gamma, Hoa-Qui, Jacana, Keystone, Rapho and Top)
- Getty
- Rue des Archives
- Vandystadt
