Have you ever been invited to the 70’s themed party, but didn’t know what to wear? In this article I will explore the fashion of the 70’s, so that you no longer have to guess. Let “That ’70s Show” begin and tune in the disco mode. What influenced fashion of the 1970’s? Fashion always responds to what is happening in the world at any given … Continue reading Looking back at the 70’s fashion
The 60’s was the decade when the fashion world changed to how we know it today. It no longer served only affluent, mature clients but started to embrace youth and street style. Consumptionism reached its peak in the 60 s, which was accentuated by art movements like pop art. Fashion of the 60 s welcomed mini dress, the most associated garment with this decade. Both … Continue reading Exploring fashion of the 60 s
During the 1980’s a new generation of Japanese designers surprised the fashion world with their designs and Yohji Yamamoto was one of them. Since then he continues to amaze the world with immaculately constructed garments. Yohji Yamamoto is mostly associated with the use of black and avant-garde style. But how did his career start and develop? What inspired him? You will discover it in this … Continue reading Yohji Yamamoto – History and brand evolution
Antwerp nowadays is one of fashion centres, but it wasn’t always like this. Supremacy of Belgian designers, who graduated from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, started in the ’80s. It was thanks to the rise of Martin Margiela and the notorious six of Ann Demeulemeester, Marina Yee, Dries Van Noten, Dirk Van Saene, Walter Van Beirendonck and Dirk Bikkembergs, named together as Antwerp 6. … Continue reading Antwerp 6- story and members
From my previous post about The Roaring Twenties you are probably familiar with fashion of the 20’s. But how did fashion of the 1930’s look exactly? Here I am to answer this question, based on my research, which took nearly a month. By the way, if you are interested in resource materials, I have credited them at the end of this post. Check them to … Continue reading Fashion of the 1930’s
Vivienne Westwood is undoubtedly one of the most influential british fashion designers in history. She had not only spread punk rock style, but also kept evolving her style exploring various sources of inspiration. Let’s see Vivienne Westwood brand evolution, how she went from self taught designer, to establishing a mainstream fashion brand. Vivienne Westwood before entering fashion world Vivienne was born in 1941, in Tintwistle, … Continue reading Vivienne Westwood brand evolution
