What exactly made a fashion designer famous? They couldn’t just pop out of nowhere. There must have been something that show their true potential and made them blow up into what they are today. So I decided to take a few designers a take a look at what made them famous and why it did.
Coco Chanel – The reason Miss Chanel became one of the most influential people in fashion designers, she freed women everywhere from their uncomfortable clothes, but also showing sophistication and elegance. What design made this come through the most you ask? It was the classic Chanel suit. The suit consisted of a knee length skirt, a trimmed boxy jacket that was made mostly of black wool and had gold buttons. This was all accessorized with the necessary large pearl necklace.
Louis Vuitton – In the late 19th century he was originally known for his renowned trunks and luggage. He worked with were aristocrats and therefore they must be well made. The luggage that made him famous also brought new product lines which we know of today.
Zac Posen – Worked his way up from working with Anne Klein at only 16 years old to hitting it big when Naomi Campbell wore his dress. He truly shoes how self promoting your designs can make or break a designer in a very tough industry.
Yves Saint Laurent – Though this is not what he is most famous for, the trapeze dress is what made him gave him his claim to fame in the first place. While working for Christian Dior before the war he created this masterpiece, which is still around and influences the way we dress today.
Christian Dior – The line Corolle, also known as the “The New Look,” was what helped make Christian Dior. The look was known for its below-mid-calf length, large bust, and small waist. Less fabric was used because the expenses during the war, but this made it extremely popular among teenage girls and was also the reason for his fame.
Thomas Burberry – Perhaps two things defined Burberry and his claim to fame. One was the fabric that he invented in the late 19th century. This new fabric was waterproof, unlike anything else seen at that time. Along with the fabric, during the war Burberry was commissioned to create the trench coat for officers, but this became a world wide trend which we still see today.
This is only a few designers and what made them famous, but I hoped you learned a little! As you can see the designs things that made them famous are still around today. So it goes to show why they are what they are!
