In 1940 Norman Norell made a choice that would define his career.
Fashion Conservatory: Preserving fashion’s past for future generations.
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In 1909, illustrator Charles Dana Gibson held a contest to find the living embodiment of his iconic Gibson Girl.
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A set of dolls named the “Five Little Shavers” helped change the course of fashion history.
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Louise Dahl-Wolfe broke the mold by treating her subjects as people- not props- ushering in the “female gaze.”
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Did you know the bobby pin got its name from the iconic 1920s bob hairstyle? The bobby pin became both a functional and fashionable accessory during the Jazz Age.
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The Eton crop: a sleek, boyish cut that redefined femininity in the 1920s. Named after the hairstyle of Eton schoolboys, it became a symbol of the flapper era's bold new look.
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If you know Barbra Streisand’s love of vintage and antiques, you won’t be surprised she has a secret shopping mall beneath her Malibu home.
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Grace Jones was the living embodiment of Azzedine Alaïa’s art.
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When women led Fifth Avenue, fashion followed. Hortense Odlum, Dorothy Shaver, and Geraldine Stutz redefined retail.
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In 1937, Elsa Schiaparelli made her mark on the fashion world with a color so bold it couldn't be ignored—Shocking pink. 💖
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