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Designer Spotlight: Christian Dior

Designer Spotlight: Christian Dior  By Paige McKirahan   As a household name in both the fashion world and among creatives alike, Christian Dior was the obvious choice for our designer spotlight this week. This French couturier was born on the coast of Normandy in 1905 as one of five children born to a wealthy fertilizer manufacturer. He moved to Paris at the...

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Fur in Fashion: Faux Pas or Fabulous?

Fur in Fashion: Faux Pas or Fabulous? By Paige McKirahan   One material that has been on trial in fashion court for decades is one that was, for a large...

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The Master of Bias: Charles Kleibacker

The Master of Bias: Charles Kleibacker  By Paige McKirahan   Though there have been many iconic designers in the past century that have made a substantial mark on the fashion world, Charles Kleibacker may be the most enigmatic. Born in 1921 in Alabama, this American creator earned his nickname “Master of Bias” because of his affinity for complex gown designs involving cuts...

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The Grand History of Gloves

The Grand History of Gloves By Paige McKirahan   In the accessory world, there are many pieces that have lifespans spanning centuries back to primitive ages. Can you guess which...

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Designer Spotlight: Angela Caputi

Designer Spotlight: Angela Caputi By Paige Mckirahan (photo credits to advancingwomenartists.com) This week, we figured that it would only be appropriate to spotlight one of our favorite Florentine designers, Angela Caputi, as she is a lover of the cross motif. Working out of a small shop in the historical "Palazzetto Mediceo", this bijoux aficionado has been creating pieces reminiscent of 1940s American...

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Fashion Rationed: World War II Style

Fashion Rationed: World War II Style By Paige McKirahan Though The Great Depression was nearing its conclusion at the end of the 1930s, the fashion industry was still shaking from...

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