Designers Ralph Lauren Chanel Dior Louis Vuitton Armani Versace Task View this in full screen. Use this page as a home page for your search. Click on the name of the designer to learn more about them. Watch the video and fill in your guided notes as you go. Navigating Click the to learn more about the designer and view the next slide. Click the to come back to this home page. Louis Vuitton Armani Versace Calvin Klein Vera Wang Marc Jacobs Karl Lagerfeld Tommy Hilfiger Holston

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfyOpfSRLdE Louis Vuitton -Born in 1821, France - Was the personal “box maker and packer” for Napoleon's wife in 1852, gave him access to high class customers - Brand now includes fashion line, the industry standard for luxury leather handbags and travel accessories http://us.louisvuitton.com/eng- us/homepage

Louis Vuitton Fashion Capital: Paris Best known for: -Travel Gear -Handbags -Luxury accessories -Put accessories at the forefront of fashion statements

http://www.biography.com/people/coco-chanel-9244165 Coco Chanel -Born in 1883, France, died in 1971 -Became popular in 1920’s with the “little black dress”, huge impact on what is considered the classic look for woman today - Brand now includes fashion line, make up, accessories, and fragrance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKZ6lu37jik

Coco Chanel -Fashion Capital: Paris -Best known for: -Radical simplicity -Liberating women -Perfume line -Costume (oversized) jewelry and accessories

http://www.biography.com/people/christian-dior-9275315 Christian Dior -Born in 1905, France, died in 1957 - Popular in post World War II styles, introduced the “new look” - Brand now includes fashion line, skin care and makeup, baby line, fragrance, jewelry http://www.dior.com/home/en_us

Christian Dior -Fashion Capital: Paris -Best known for: -The New Look -Yards of Fabric - reinventing the hourglass figure -revolutionized the way woman expressed femininity

http://www.biography.com/people/halston-20672697 Roy Holston -Born in 1932, died in 1990 - Popular after designing for Jackie Kennedy inauguration, 70’s ready to wear women's fashion, one of the first designers to create a line for department store (JCPenny’s) -No current brand

Roy Holston -Fashion Capital: New York - Best known for: -Hat brand -Ready to wear brand - 70’s ultrasuede - Failed JCP line

Giorgio Armani -Born in 1934- Italy - Popular in America with men's “power suits” frequently on TV series MIami Vice and in 1980 film American Gigolo - Brand now includes fashion line, fragrance, makeup, housewares, books, and hotels http://www.armani.com/us/giorgioarmani/women/main/fashion-show?year=2017

Giorgio Armani -Fashion Capital: Milan -Best known for: -Suits with a classic/timeless look -Men’s clothing on women as business attire -body-conscious yet understanded -one of the first designer jean collections

Gianni Versace -Born in 1946 in Italy, died in 1997 http://www.biography.com/people/gianni-versace-9517836#synopsis Gianni Versace -Born in 1946 in Italy, died in 1997 - Gained fame in 1980’s for dressing celebrities and royalty, famous for putting fashion on a international media platform with over the top style -Brand now includes fashion lines, fragrance, and home http://www.versace.com/us/en- us/home/?wt_mc=US.SEM.Google.Text.G_Versace_ALONE_Exact_US.SFW16&dfa=tr ue&gclid=Cj0KEQiAwrbEBRDqxqzMsrTGmogBEiQAeSE6ZdERtzwIgmcMvx-tsrjjZX7j- mNjMzpnacJeNddi8hoaAhV78P8HAQ

Versace -Fashion Capital: Milan -Best known for: - Glamorous risque designs -Beautiful fabrics -Costumes

Calvin Klein -Born in 1942 in New York -Popularity started for name brand denim jeans, famous now for men's/ women's clothing and provocative celebrity advertisements -Brand now includes fashion line, underwear line, home, and fragrance

Calvin Klein -Fashion Capital: -Best known for: - Designer jeans - the American Look -working with other successful designers

Karl Lagerfeld -Born in 1933, Germany - One of the world's best known designers, gained popularity when he moved to Paris and began designing under several different labels before building his own -Currently has his hand in several fashion houses around the world http://www.karl.com/us

Karl Lagerfeld -Fashion Capital: Primarily Paris -Best known for: -Ever changing style -self proclaimed “intellectual sexiness” -Bold ideas that capture the mood of the time -Ready to wear lines

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggQKUFSJKSY Tommy Hilfiger -Born in 1951, New York -Owned several stores in the 70’s, became popular overnight through men’s sportswear line in 1984 -Brand now includes fashion line exclusively at Macy’s that embodies the “classic American look” http://usa.tommy.com/shop/en/thb2cus

Tommy Hilfiger -Fashion Capital: New York -Best known for: -Denim Jackets -Retail success -Preppy American look for all social spectrums

Marc Jacobs -Born in 1963, New York http://www.biography.com/people/marc-jacobs-594096#synopsis Marc Jacobs -Born in 1963, New York - Became popular working with Louis Vuitton and womens fashion - Brand now includes his own fashion line, accessories, and fragrance https://www.marcjacobs.com

Marc Jacobs -Fashion Capital: New York and Paris -Best known for: -Women's fashions -Fragrance -Over 200 retail stores in 80 countries

Vera Wang -Born in 1949 in New York -Worked for Vogue and Lauren, designed her own wedding dress and then opened a bridal boutique - Brand now includes bridal, lingerie, accessories, and home https://www.verawang.com

Vera Wang -Fashion Capital: New York -Best known for: -Wedding dresses -Fragrance -Home furnishings

Ralph Lauren -Born in 1939 in New York - Gained popularity for tie line, created the ivy league “American look” - Brands now includes fashion line, baby line, home, fragrance, home furnishing, and dining http://www.ralphlauren.com/home/index.jsp?ab=Geo_iUS_rUS_dU S

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTqYMoz_inU Ralph Lauren -Fashion Capital: New York -Best known for: -humble upbringing and “The American dream”- Worth 5.5 billion -”Polo” empire -Ivy league American style -Involves himself in world affairs