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Anne Klien was an American fashion designer
Summary A visionary who completely revolutionised the concept of fashion, Anne Klein played a pivotal role in introducing coordinated closets as well as changing the way women dressed. Over a period of 36 years, she kept on pushing the envelope and pioneering and perfecting the idea modern separates. Her legacy and contribution is still very […]


Gabrielle Bonheur was a French fashion designer famous for her timeless designs, trademark suits and little black dresses
Summary Gabrielle Bonheur “Coco” Chanel, born 19 August 1883, died 10 January 1971, was a French fashion designer famous for her timeless designs, trademark suits and little black dresses and as a businesswoman. The founder of luxury fashion brand Chanel her influence continues to shape the fashion industry. Acclaimed for her timeless style and innovative […]


Diana Vreeland was a fashion columnist and editor
Summary Diana Vreeland worked for the fashion magazines Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue, being the editor-in-chief of the latter, and as a special consultant at the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She was named on the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame in 1964. Biography Early Years Diana Vreeland was born Diana […]


Mario Testino is a Peruvian fashion and portrait photographer
Summary One of the defining fashion photographers of his generation, Mario Testino is a name that needs no introduction in the realms of fashion. In a career that has spanned over 40 years he has worked for publications such as Vogue, V Magazine, Vanity fair, GQ as well brands like Gucci, Burberry, Versace and Michael […]