When people get dressed in the morning, they probably are not thinking about the groundbreakers in fashion design, which were influenced, either directly or even subconsciously. But fashion would not be what it is today without these designers, tastemakers, and entrepreneurs. They have changed the way we think about clothes, the way you wear them, and how to purchase them.
Charles Frederick Worth . It is considered the father of Haute Couture, is a valuable first fashion designer to make a name for themselves. Before he opened his Paris fashion house in 1858, fashion design and construction are handled by an anonymous tailors and seamstresses. He was the first to show the dresses in fashion shows in which users are placed orders, instead of letting the customer dictate the style of your dress. He is also credited as the first designer to put labels on its design.
Levi Strauss . During the California Gold Rush, Strauss is the store owner. Gold prospectors at the time of wearing cotton pants that usually rip easily, so Strauss and tailor, Jacob Davis, created a more durable pants that are reinforced by small metal rivets. Jeans were born, and the rest is fashion history.
Coco Chanel . It may be known for the "little black dress" and the classic cut suits, but women especially can Chanel to thank for making clothes comfortably. Opening its first store in 1913, her menswear inspired designs freed women from corsets and uncomfortable limiting long dresses that were in vogue at the time, ushering in the era of modern, casual dress.
R.H. Macy . Founder of Macy's department store drastically changed the way people buy clothes when the first Macy's opened in 1958 .. While consumers previously went to a small family-owned shops and general stores are primarily, if they needed new clothes, went to department stores often only examine a variety of goods. And if they happened to find clothes that he invited them on the screen, then they would buy it. For the first time, the clothing became an incentive item.
Edith Head . Since the late 40's to early 70-ies, eight times Oscar winner Edith Head was the designer of choice for some of Hollywood's most well-dressed leading women, including Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn. Mainly because of its effect, the audience became won the love affair between movie star and fashion design -. The fascination that exists today
Eileen Ford . The founder of the Ford models was responsible for discovering the beautiful women such as Cheryl Tiegs and Christie Brinkley and turning them into household names, creating the term "supermodel" in the 70s. Supermodels have come to define American Beauty - the way we strive to look and dress
.Richard Blackwell . When Mr. Blackwell, first published his "Worst Dressed List" in 1960, he pretty much invented the concept of "what not to wear." His keen observations of stars of fashion sense, or lack thereof, has created a cottage industry of fashion critics, eventually led to today's red carpet comments and post-award fashion blogs.
Ralph Lauren . Fashion giant Ralph Lauren is a pioneer in turning to fashion design label into a lifestyle brand. Through aggressive advertising, it was not just selling clothes, he sold the pictures: aristocratic, preppy, with a touch of rugged West. He began to hunger for the label, as the public bought anything with his polo player logo, and especially its iconic short sleeve mesh shirt, which was introduced in 1972. And through a number of licensing agreements, consumers can own a little piece of luxury, even if it was just a pair of socks or a towel with polo player on it.
Donald Fisher . With his wife, Doris Fisher opened a little shop called the Gap in 1969, which will grow to become an American institution. While popularized Gap khakis and casual Fridays, his legacy is much more far-reaching: Gap has become the content of the "center store" concept, in which, regardless of city consumers may be, they have the comfort of knowing that there is a Gap store as only one in his hometown. Practically every clothing retailer has followed this business model, which has resulted in landscape mode, which is fairly homogeneous throughout the country.
Anna Wintour . Considered one of the most important and intimidating people in fashion today, Vogue editor-chief from 1988 is known to set trends and anointing new designers. If Wintour puts the designer in his journal, implies approval can make your career. Because of his influence, John Galliano became the chief designer for Dior, and Brooks Brothers collaboration with Thom Browne. Her clothes in the current fashion scene is simply unmatched.
Although this list of influential figures of the short history of the annals of fashion school could provide hundreds of additional names of people who have influenced the way you dress. Our hats are made of all of them.
