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Ah yes — the iconic Pink Skirt Suit worn by Reese Witherspoon as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003) is one of the most memorable looks in early 2000s pop culture. This particular outfit is deeply tied to Elle’s character arc and fashion legacy. Continue reading Pink Thing of The Day: Elle Woods Pink Suit from Legally Blonde 2
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Chanel’s fall 2015 collection, Brasserie Gabrielle, was shown in a detailed set referencing a French bistro, celebrating the simple leisure of mealtimes through well-dressed patrons, but also impeccably dressed waiters.
Continue reading Eye On Design: Brasserie Gabrielle Waiter-Inspired Ensemble By Karl Lagerfeld
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The expression “Storm in a Teacup” refers to a great fuss that is made over a trivial matter. In Vivienne Westwood’s interpretation, it referenced the “windblown” asymmetry of her designs, as well as her ample use of British tailoring and tweeds. The restrained runway presentation of this multi-color tartan wool jacket and back silk velvet skirt from her 1996 collection of that name allowed viewers to concentrate on the inventiveness of the clothing.
Photographed in the Museum at FIT in New York City.
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Designer Claudia Li’s autumn/winter 2020 collection, entitled 3.16.19, is a tribute to her grandfather, who passed away in 2019. The designs in the collection reflect Li’s memories of him, the imprint of their experiences together in China, and the creative ability passed through generations.
Continue reading Eye On Design: Gingham Ensemble By Claudia Li
Fashion In The Space Age (All Photos By Gail)
Over the course of a seven-decade career in design, Pierre Cardin has released collections that have rocketed so far into the future they were once emblematic of the Space Age. For an example of Cardin’s influence in popular culture, look no further than the 1960s cartoon The Jetsons, where Jane Jetson’s styles look as though they could have been lifted from the designer’s showroom.
Continue reading Eye On Design: Red Plastic Bandeau Top and Skirt By Pierre Cardin