fashion designers

"From Azzedine Al?aa, Cristobal Balenciaga, and Coco Chanel to Alexander McQueen, Yves Saint Laurent, and Vivienne Westwood, more than a century's worth of fashion greats from the permanent collection of The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City are celebrated in this fresh edition of Fashion Designers A-Z. This accessibly priced and updated collection features photographs of hundreds of garments selected from the Museum's permanent collection. From an exquisitely embroidered velvet evening gown to Mondrian-style minimalist chic, each chosen piece is selected not only for its beauty but for its representative value, distilling the unique philosophy and aesthetics of each of the featured designers. In her introductory essay, the Museum's director and chief curator Valerie Steele writes about the rise of the fashion museum, and the emergence of the fashion exhibition as a popular and controversial phenomenon. International style authority Suzy Menkes contributes a foreword, texts by the museum's curators shine historical light on each label and garment pictured, and drawn portraits by artist Robert Nippoldt pay homage to the creators behind them"--Publisher's description.

"Long before Amelia Earhart became a superstar, she was a girl who longed to touch the stars. But the dresses women had to wear at the time made those dreams seem almost impossible. Amelia didn't let that stop her. As a young aviator breaking records and expectations, she learned to fly her plane with flair. Later, she dared to create a trendsetting fashion line for active women like herself. Soaring in Style tells the groundbreaking story of how Amelia Earhart defied expectations in the air and on the ground to become America's first celebrity fashion designer"--Provided by publisher.

In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the creator of Kate Spade New York, Kate Spade. Follow Spade's story from her childhood in Missouri, to her college years in Arizona, her marriage to Andy Spade, their move to Manhattan and their work designing her famous handbags.

Presents an illustrated look at the life of Ann Lowe who was the first African American to become a noted fashion designer.

"Little Iris grew up with fashion and flair all around her-- from her grandparents' fabric collections to her parents' stylish boutiques. Exploring New York via the subway, she fell in love with the city's eccentric style as a young girl. As she grew into a young woman, she made it her business to bring fun, color, and flair to life--and to freely express herself. This . . . story of the designer and fashion icon [Iris Apfel] features a fact and photo section at the back"--Back cover.

Growing up in 1970s London, Estella dreams of one day being a famous fashion designer. After her mother is killed by Dalmatians, Estella lives on the streets with two street urchins named Horace and Jasper, making ends meet by stealing. When her design skills are noticed by fashion designer Baroness von Hellman, she begins working for her until she discovers the baroness's hand in her mother's death. Vowing revenge on her, Estella creates an alter ego named Cruella and continually upstages her every chance she gets.

Chronicles the life of designer Coco Chanel, discussing her childhood, schooling, unconventional style, controversial behavior, relationships, groundbreaking designs, and impact on the fashion world.

A collection of essays which profile major fashion designers from 1945 through the end of the century, analyzing their work and exploring their contributions to the world of design.

"Follows the experiences of a talented teen fashion designer whose shattered dreams lead to her life on the streets alongside amateur thieves Jasper and Horace"--Provided by publisher.