“The Italian Dior is named Forquet” is how Harper’s Bazaar Italy described haute couturier Federico Forquet. From fashion design to palazzo design, read about his 60 year career dressing the fabulous crowd throughout the 60s and then designing their homes!
From English country upper-class living, to New England Ivy League and Seven Sisters college campuses and into the mainstream, we trace the story of Ivy and Preppy style fashion.
From Aran knitwear to Irish linen, Irish crochet lace, tweed and a multitude of influential designer's, we take a look at just some of Ireland's contributions to fashion.
Take a tour through the careers of some of the mainstream designers who were a huge influence on the development of punk fashion and style. Everyone might know about Vivienne Westwood & Malcolm McLaren's contribution, but what about Stephen Sprouse, Pam Hogg and Zandra Rhodes? Read on!