VISUAL DICTIONARY

Signature style: Thierry Mugler

Thierry Mugler Haute Couture S/S 1997

•Known as the prophet of futurism, Mugler’s style draws heavily on the iconography of sexual fetishism, and his models frequently resemble dominatrixes. 

Fashion Leader:
Grace Jones

by Jean-Paul Goude

•The iconic Grace Jones left her mark on fashion, music, and film for nearly half a century. She has mingled with all the most elite crowds and never failed to captivate a room with her androgynous looks and many talents. Her revolutionary style continues to inspire cultural moments today, from runway shows, to television.

Fashion Look: Bell Bottoms

Photo by Tim Graham

In the 1970s, bell-bottoms moved back into mainstream fashion; The pants were typically flared from the knee down, with bottom leg openings of up to 26 inches. Made from denim, bright cotton and satin polyester, they were so popular that they became a symbol of the outlandish and colorful style of the decade.

Bohemian Look

Balmain Resort 2020

Bohemian style is defined as an alternative type of fashion, One of the most popular symbol in bohemian look is fringe. It originated in 3000 B.C in Mesopotamia. Fringe first became a decorative fashion embellishment in the 1920s as part of the flapper look, a popular dress style for women. Skirts suddenly rose above the knee for the first time in Western history, and fringe was used to add a bit of length to the daring styles.

Market Segment

•80s glamour was the decade when fashion was at its boldest. From style, colors, and silhouettes. Suits were a social wear and the sharp padded shoulders were necessary in order to create a strong silhouette. In an age of excess, style reflected the zeitgeist perfectly, and for that reason the 80s left a fashion aftershock.

Celebrity Icon: Rihanna

Rihanna at the iHeart radio awards

•It is no surprised that Rihanna is known as a  fashion Icon. She can make the boldest looks work, RihRih’s is always about stepping out of the box when it comes to style. She’s a trend setter. Whether it’s her hair, makeup or even the brands she chooses to endorse, she is a major influence on what’s considered hot.

Model: Naomi Campbell

Naomi Campbell Yves Saint Laurent Haute couture A/W 1997

Naomi Campbell was only 15 years old when she was discovered. She has graced the covers of more than 500 magazines during her career, and has been featured in campaigns for Burberry, Prada, Versace, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton, Yves Saint Laurent and Valentino.

Fiber/ Fabric: Velvet

Tommy Hilfiger 2019

Velvet fabric dates back to over 4000 years ago. It was known as a luxury fabric that only wealthy families could afford and was often associated with royalty.   

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