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The Chinese Fashion Round Up

The Chinese Fashion Round Up By Paige McKirahan Nǐ hǎo, TalkingFashion readers! To continue our trip around the globe this month, we are making our way to China just in time for Chinese New Year! The holiday, which occurs on Tuesday, February 5th, marks the turn of the traditional Chinese calendar and celebrates the change from the Year of the Dog to...

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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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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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Calling All Columbus Readers!

Calling All Columbus Readers! By Paige McKirahan   If you have found yourself in Ohio for the holidays, you may be left wondering how to spend your last week of the year in the Buckeye State. As one of the nation’s top three fashion capitals, Columbus has seemingly crept to the top of this elite list while no one was watching. According...

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Headpiece Heaven: Five Fabulous Ornamental Accessories

Headpiece Heaven: Five Fabulous Ornamental Accessories By Paige McKirahan   When it comes to the evaluation of headwear as an accessory rather than something worn out of necessity, it can truly make or break an outfit. Adding a scarf or hat to compliment a piece is customary, but what about more lavish head ornaments that are typically sported by royalty or those...

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