- Christian Dior in Moscow: 1959, French models from the House of Dior parade in streets of Moscow.
- I find this image interesting because you can see the stark contrast between French and the Soviet. Dior seemed like a breeze of Western modernity that encapsulated the USSR.
- Although these dresses are quite different from anything I’ve ever designed as I lean more towards unisex clothing, I’m captured by their elegance and femininity and clearly so by the Soviet women as well.
- Coco Chanel in her Breton stripes and trousers: 1917
- Chanel was a female designer way ahead of her time during the post war era. She allowed woman to be free from uncomfortable corsets and created new silhouettes that still express the same femininity. I really enjoy her progressive approach to fashion.
- I can definitely relate to the garments of this picture because I really like wearing casual, comfortable clothing while still maintaining an image that looks put together.
- YSL Le Smoking: 1947, Charlotte Rampling in the Le Smoking suit leaning against the balcony for a picture.
- I think the Le Smoking suit created by Yves Saint Laurent is groundbreaking. A suit that is typically made for men has been altered to be worn by women. This suit speaks a very important message that is still very relevant in the industry today.
- The garment worn in this image very closely resonates with my personal motive as a designer. Taking the power out of gender labels in order for individuals to dress according to their own style is an issue in our society that I take a lot of interest in.
