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In a world where designer labels come and go at the drop of a fashionable hat, only the strongest survive. Designer Marathon takes you from the humblest of beginnings through the most spectacular creations that catapulted these designers and design houses to fame. We map out a career timeline of the most influential trendsetters of the last three decades as they build their far-reaching fashion empires. Volume 6 includes: Badgley Mischka, Emanuel...
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With a career that spanned 45 years, Valentino Garavani was born in a small town in northern Italy. His single name became synonymous with refinement. Valentino dressed rock to royalty - all with a capital V. No other designer was more true to elegance and beauty. He brought Italian couture to the international stage and his retirement in 2008 was a magical end to a long run.
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"Sydney Wells's perfect life with her wealthy, devoted husband vanishes when he dies suddenly in an accident. Widowed at forty-nine, she discovers he has failed to include her in his will. With Andrew's vicious daughters in control of his estate, and no home or money, Sydney finds a job in fashion, despite her own designer daughters' warnings. Na�ive, out of her element, and alone in a world of shady international deals and dishonest people, she...
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In this issue of Videofashion Collections, New York Fashion Week continues to steal the headlines! Miami to Manhattan, graffitied and collaged, street art has stylish impact on Donna Karan’s Spring 2015 collection. It’s a bouquet of laidback luxury from perennial favorite, Michael Kors! Kors, the king of comfort, makes sportswear classics optimistically chic for the upcoming season. Plus, Peter Som’s Pop Art prints create clean crisp summer...
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In a world where designer labels come and go at the drop of a fashionable hat, only the strongest survive. Designer Marathon takes you from the humblest of beginnings through the most spectacular creations that catapulted these designers and design houses to fame. We map out a career timeline of the most influential trendsetters of the last three decades as they build their far-reaching fashion empires. Volume 3 includes: John Galliano, John Galliano...
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In a world where designer labels come and go at the drop of a fashionable hat, only the strongest survive. Designer Marathon takes you from the humblest of beginnings through the most spectacular creations that catapulted these designers and design houses to fame. We map out a career timeline of the most influential trendsetters of the last three decades as they build their far-reaching fashion empires. Volume 2 includes: Oscar de la Renta, Louis...
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In a world where designer labels come and go at the drop of a fashionable hat, only the strongest survive. Designer Marathon takes you from the humblest of beginnings through the most spectacular creations that catapulted these designers and design houses to fame. We map out a career timeline of the most influential trendsetters of the last three decades as they build their far-reaching fashion empires. Volume 4 includes: Geoffrey Beene, Julien Macdonald,...
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In a world where designer labels come and go at the drop of a fashionable hat, only the strongest survive. Designer Marathon takes you from the humblest of beginnings through the most spectacular creations that catapulted these designers and design houses to fame. We map out a career timeline of the most influential trendsetters of the last three decades as they build their far-reaching fashion empires. Volume 1 includes: Viktor & Rolf, Kenzo, Jean...
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The year in fashion is hands-down the most complete and authoritative documentary series ever produced on the history of recent fashion. This retro documentary series covers the most influential collection, trends, designers, and model each year in fashion from 1985 to the present by sourcing the world's largest and oldest fashion library. Each year brings us new looks, new trends, new designers, new models. Some are unforgettable, and some we'd rather...
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In this issue of Videofashion Collections, it’s a journey through the Himalayan Mountains at Prabal Gurung. Ruffles, feathers and sky-high stilettos, from his recently launched footwear collection, are required for Gurung’s embellished trek through Spring / Summer 2015! Public School designers, Dao-Yi Chow and Max Osborne, capture the energy of New York - transforming the city’s chaos into beautifully precise looks for both men and women. Celebrating...
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In this issue of Videofashion Collections, we’re back in Paris for more Spring/Summer 2015 collections. It’s all about the textures at the Vionnet show, drawing inspiration from Piero Manzon’s work to create an empowering collection of beauty and femininity. Sexy without being sexual is the name of the game at Guy Laroche, with designer Marcel Marongiu playing up easy-to-wear pieces with futuristic embroideries. At Jean-Charles de Castelbajac,...
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In this issue of Videofashion Collections, we begin our world tour of the Spring/Summer 2015 collections! See the gingham, florals, and broderie anglaise on Oscar de la Renta's elegant spring runway. Carolina Herrera showcases contemporary garden styles, with photographic floral prints, techno fabrics, and mosaic evening gowns. Take a first look at the Badgley Mischka Spring 2015 runway! Plus, Monique Lhuillier debuts an iridescent, ultra-feminine...
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In this issue of Videofashion Collections, we shine the spotlight on New York Fashion Week! Entitling her Spring 2015 DNKY collection “New York Nation,” Donna Karan celebrates to the eclectic make-up of contemporary urban life. At BCBG Max Azria, a carefree bohemian girl takes center stage. Plus, Tommy Hilfiger rocks the summer season by paying homage to the Beatles. Tommy gives the legendary style of the iconic Brit band an American edge.
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In this issue of Videofashion Collections, we kick-off the Spring/Summer 2014 fashion season in New York City! Donna Karan journeys to India in search of an elusive scarf and returns with much more. The design legend talks to Videofashion about her East-meets-West collection. Narciso Rodriguez reinterprets the concept of modern proportion with refined femininity in organic patterned devore fabrics and pale blush tones. The duo behind Proenza Schouler,...
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Bill Clinton was elected president of the United States. Boyz II Men broke pop chart records. The prince and princess of Wales announced their separation. 1992 was also the year that lingerie looks took center stage, romance returned to fashion but biker chic also ruled with leather and tattoos. Here’s the best of 1992 from the runways of the world… Christian Dior, Karl Lagerfeld, Christian Lacroix, Gianfranco Ferre, Romeo Gigli, Gianni Versace,...
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The US Space Shuttle Challenger explodes with seven astronauts aboard. The New York Mets win the World Series, and in the Phillipines-- the year of “people power”. 1986 was also the year of “power dressing “. Aggressive suits and shoulder pads reflected women’s success in the workplace and TV shows like Dynasty and Dallas had us dressing up. A nostalgia for the 60's was everywhere. Here’s the best of 1986 from the runways of the world…...
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In China, the tragic student massacre at Tienanmen Square. San Francisco trembles in the worst earthquake since 1906. The design world loses legendary Vogue editor Diana Vreeland. 1989 was also the year of the color craze in fashion. The hemline controversy of short versus long ends with pants as the new option. Here’s the best of 1989 from the runways of the world…Romeo Gigli, Genny, Gianfranco Ferre, Antony Price, Bruce Oldfield, Donna Karan,...
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The Year in Fashion for 2001 was distinguished by an artful creativity with an emphasis on unique presentations and beautiful venues. A bevy of Belgian models are stealing the scene from the Brazilian beauties. AF Vandevoorst reinterpreted the bare essentials in a lingerie collection. Look inside the Calvin Klein empire, from his sharp, clean silhouettes to his influential ads. Nicolas Ghesquière explored black through an array of textures and shapes...
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With Millennium Fever at an all time high, designers are pushing nostalgia to the max. Claire McCardell’s 1950’s influential style is everywhere. Betsey Johnson, Gianfranco Ferré, Vivienne Westwood and Yohji Yamamoto celebrate career moments while Yves Saint Laurent retires from his ready-to-wear line. Brazilian model Gisele Bundchen begins her superstar reign on the runways. Calvin Klein, Anna Sui, Alexander McQueen, Bella Freud, Fendi, Gucci...
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New York becomes a target for terrorists at the world trade center. “Grunge” influences music and fashion and the world loses an actress and ambassador, Audrey Hepburn. 1993 was also the year that knit dressing became the modern alternative day to night. Romance returned to fashion with a nostalgic nod to the past. And black proves its power as the color of the moment. Here’s a look at the best of 1993 from the runways of the world…. Sophie...
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