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Fashion blog with an expert eye

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Did Burberry invent the trench coat?

Thomas Burberry founded his eponymous label in 1856, after being a fabric salesman in Hampshire. He applied a waterproof method to each strand of cotton or wool individually creating the Burberry trench coat fabric. At the moment of its invention ,1879, it was the most breathable garment, it became popular amongst adventurous men. Burberry claimed to have invented the trench coat, even though it was invented back in 1820 by Charles Macintosh and Thomas Hancock. Nevertheless, the trench coat is a big part of Burberry’s heritage and has kept this classic garment updated. 

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Who is Pat Mcgrath?

Pat is one of the most talented makeup artists in the fashion industry, she began her career in her native London. She has worked with a lot of designers creating runway looks plus beauty editorials for Vogue and other magazines. This artist has her own make up line, Pat Mcgrath LABS, she is a real self-made beauty billionaire lady boss. 

PS: this last look was created for Maison Valentino, Pat really broke the internet with this look... again. 

https://www.patmcgrath.com/

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What mood are you Anna Wintour or Grace Coddington? 

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Who is Grace Coddington?

Grace is originally from Wales, she started her career as a model, then continued to work at British Vogue, nevertheless her most breathtaking work came while working at American Vogue. For 27 years she was the magazine’s Creative Director, collaborating with the most talented photographers. In 2002 she received the CFDA’s lifetime achievement for her editorial work. Today she continues working as Vogue’s Creative Director at Large besides other projects like fashion collaborations and launching her own perfume. If you want to know more check out her books: Grace: a memoir and Grace: 30 years of fashion at Vogue. 

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Always keep your eyes open. Keep watching. Because whatever you see can inspire you.

Grace Coddington

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Who is Irving Penn? 

(1915-2009) This American photographer began his career at Harper’s Bazaar, he began as painter before discovering his passion for photography. Penn worked for Vogue taking stunning shoots of models, his style led to the nickname “king of black and white”. He later collaborated with Issey Miyake capturing his famous clothing with pleats. See more of his work through The Irving Penn Foundation page:

https://irvingpenn.org/fashion

Photographs from the official page, property of  @condenast

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Happy Belated Birthday Natalie Portman! (Photos taken from our final tutu fitting for Black Swan).

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Costume design for Black Swan by sister designers Laura and Kate Mulleavy who founded their brand Rodarte in Los Angeles in 2005.

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News alert 🚨: Sarah Jessica Parker just revealed that the mismatched shoes that she wore on Sex & the city were styled on purpose, behind it was of course mastermind Patricia Field, the show’s costume designer. 

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Who is Patricia Field? 

This costume designer is responsible for the most fabulous looks on Sex and the City and The Devil Wears Prada. She has received a nomination for an Academy Award and multiple nominations for an Emmy, both in the category of best costume design.  Follow her work through her page and social media.

https://patriciafield.com/

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Trend alert 🚨: Follow the NEW WILD WEST trend in Pinterest. 

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Trend alert 🚨: Designers who embrace the NEW WILD WEST trend

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Trend Alert 🚨: NEW WILD WEST For F/W 2020 western vibes with a minimalist touch. Palette in neutrals. Materials like sand, bone, macramé, and cow print.

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Some of Rei’s designs from the Met exhibit in 2017. These outfits show dichotomies in her clothing, for example east/west, then/now, male/female, fashion/antifashion. 

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Creation takes things forward. Without anything new there is no progress. Creation equals new.

Rei Kawakubo

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Who is Rei Kawakubo? 

The mysterious fashion designer founded her brand Comme des Garçons in 1969 and ever since she has been breaking rules. Her designs are original and uncommon, her most famous line Play has the iconic heart with eyes logo. She had a whole Met Gala exposition dedicated to her work in 2017. 

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