1. Hannah Cullado Fashion 105
Donna Karan 1990’s
Hannah Cullado
Fashion 105

2. Background Information
Born October 2, 1948
Grew up in Hewett, Long Island
Mother was a model
Father was suit designer
Attended Parsons in NY

3. News and Fashion of the 90’s
Economy was doing well
Unemployment rate was very low
Growth of the internet and TV
Grunge
Preppy
Hip-hop

4. Significance & Inspiration
Iconic “seven easy pieces”
Inspired by modern lifestyles
Many brands, including beauty products
One of the first “bridge” lines
Award winning designer
Seven easy pieces: interchangeable pieces to create different looks appropriate for all occasions
Inspired by modern lifestyles of women and men, clothes that people needed
Brands: Donna Karan New York DKNY, DKNY Men, DKNY Jeans, DKNY Active, Donna Karan Home Collection
Lifetime Achievement Award by the Council of Fashion Designers of America in 2004

5. Fall 2010

6. Spring 2010

7. Fall 2011

8. Spring 2011

9. Fall 2012

10. Spring 2012

11. Style Characteristics
Modern
Wearable
V-neck neckline
Simple lines
Mostly neutral colors
Some pops of color
Sheer layering
A-line skirts

12. Works Cited
About Donna. (n.d.). Donna Karan Company. Retrieved March 11, 2013, from
Donna Karan Biography. (n.d.). Famous Biographies. Retrieved March 11, 2013, from karan
Stone, E. (2012). Chapter 1. In fashion(2nd ed., p. 32). New York: Fairchild Books, Inc..