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Elsa Schiaparelli: The Surrealist Couturière

In the history of twentieth-century fashion, few figures embody the dialogue between art and clothing as vividly as Elsa Schiaparelli (1890–1973). A Roman aristocrat turned Parisian visionary, she transformed couture into Surrealist theatre, collaborating with artists like Salvador Dalí, Jean Cocteau, and Man Ray. To wear Schiaparelli was not simply to be dressed — itContinue reading “Elsa Schiaparelli: The Surrealist Couturière”

Ralph Lauren: The Man Who Dressed the American Dream

From Bronx beginnings to Madison Avenue mansions, Ralph Lauren built more than a fashion house — he created a universe. His vision of America, stitched from prep schools, ranches, and penthouses, became a global language of aspiration. Decades on, his legacy continues to shape not just what we wear, but how we dream. Origins ofContinue reading “Ralph Lauren: The Man Who Dressed the American Dream”

The 1990s: The Decade of the Supermodel

It was the last great age before celebrity eclipsed fashion, before actresses and reality stars took over the covers. The 1990s belonged to the supermodel: women who didn’t just wear clothes, they defined them. For a single decade, Vogue and its peers turned models into icons — and icons into shorthand for an era. TheContinue reading “The 1990s: The Decade of the Supermodel”