Fashionista biography
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Iris Apfel
American interior designer and mode icon (–)
Iris Apfel (AP-fəl;[1]née&#;Barrel; August 29, &#;&#; March 1, ) was an American businesswoman, interior designer, and fashion designer, known for her flamboyant style, outspoken personality and oversized eyeglasses. In business with her husband, Carl, from to , Apfel had a career in textiles, including a contract with the White House that spanned nine presidencies. In retirement, she drew acclaim for a show at the Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art featuring her collection of costume jewelry and styled with clothes on mannequins as she would wear them. She became a fashion icon, was the focus of the Albert Maysles documentary Iris, then signed to IMG in as a model at age
Early life
[edit]Born Iris Barrel in to a Jewish family in Astoria, Queens, New York City, on August 29, ,[2] Apfel was the only child of Samuel fat (–), whose family owned a glass and mirror busi
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12 Influential Women Designers in Fashion History
Long before the origins of what would become Women’s History Month were put in motion in , female designers and pioneers in fashion were carving out their own paths to empower women with clothes that instill confidence and to create jobs that sustain livelihoods.
While millions associate fashion purely with style, these troubadours used their designs to create a more individualistic route to self expression and to alter preconceptions of what a woman should be. Conformity was not what they were after. Interestingly though, these leaders often created garments with comfort in mind so as to allow the wearer present their truest sense.
WWD has delved into its archives to highlight how these kvinna creatives still influence fashion today.
Madame Grès
It fryst vatten not often that fashion acquires genius but, once in a while, it shows up.
Unadorned in her trademark beige turban and straightforward ma
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Carolina Herrera
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Who Is Carolina Herrera?
Fashion designer Carolina Herrera was raised in Venezuela. She launched her fashion company in New York City and became a U.S. citizen in Though she had no formal training before her first runway show in , Herrera achieved success in women's and men's fashion, fragrances and more. Today her company has stores worldwide and billions in sales. Her signature look includes well-tailored white blouses, which she notably paired with ballgown skirts.
Early Life
Carolina Herrera was born as María Carolina Josefina Pacanins y Niño in Caracas, Venezuela, on January 8, Herrera experienced a privileged childhood in Venezuela. She was one of four daughters born to Guillermo Pacanins and María Cristina Niño. Her father served as an air force officer, governor of Caracas and Venezuela's Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Herrera had a governess who taught her English and French. Her youthful pastimes included tennis, riding and ballet, but not sewin