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The Marvellous Life of Marc Jacobs

The Marvellous Life of Marc Jacobs By Paige McKirahan   (source) As we look to all of the fashionable spring birthdays coming up this season, we would be remiss to not celebrate the life of one of the fashions "boy wonders"; Marc Jacobs, born on April 6th, 1963, is an American fashion designer that took the industry by storm when he launched...

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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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Annie Leibovitz: A Favorite Fashion Photography Icon

Annie Leibovitz: Our Favorite Fashion Photography Icon By Paige Mckirahan      One of our favorite fashion photographers of all time took the industry by storm in 1970 when she...

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Fashion & Style Photography Spotlight: Richard Avedon

Fashion & Style Photography Spotlight: Richard Avedon By Paige McKirahan   To get off ground the launch of our new photography-focused column, we have elected to spotlight Richard Avedon to kick off the new year! As an American fashion and portrait photographer who was best known for flawlessly capturing his subject’s personalities, he shot over 148 Vogue covers throughout his prestigious career. With humble beginnings as...

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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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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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From Catholicism to Couture: The Fashion Cross

From Catholicism to Couture: The Fashion Cross By Paige McKirahan   Fashion is like a religion for some, so it is only customary that it finds inspiration in true religious...

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