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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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History of Valentino

History of Valentino By Paige McKirahan   There are few words that you think of when you hear Valentino, and most of them are associated with luxury. This haute couture...

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Metallic’s Glimmering Fashion History

Metallic’s Glimmering Fashion History By Paige McKirahan   From the eye catching metallic jumpsuits of the ‘70s to the glimmering casings of the latest iPhones, metal motifs have been loved...

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Designer Spotlight of the Week: Missoni

Designer Spotlight of the Week: Missoni By Paige McKirahan  Considering our discussion of color and patterns in the fashion world this week, it was only appropriate to spotlight one of...

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Pioneering the Scarf Industry

Pioneering the Scarf Industry  By Paige McKirahan Seeing as how we have already learned the history behind the magnificent accessory, we begun to wonder about the designers who paved the...

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The Rebellious Revolution of 1970s Trends

The Rebellious Revolution of 1970s Trends by Paige McKirahan Building off of the revolution that began in the late’ 60s, the 1970s transformed the fashion industry in a way that...

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