Fashion 150: 150 Years, 150 Designers

This fashion parade begins with an introduction by Piazza (history of art, textiles, & fashion, Afol Moda, Milan), which discusses the intersectionality of art and fashion and the interactivity of fashion among designers, makers, and wearers. Then the title marches down the runway in alphabetical order, from Colombian-born designer Haider Ackerman, whose gowns are regularly worn by edgy fashion types, to Zoran, a Yugoslav minimalist who had no formal fashion training. In between these two are many well-known game changers, such as Christian Dior (the New Look), Diane Von Fürstenbrg (wrap dresses), Jean Paul Gaultier (cone bras!), and Elsa Schiaparelli (shocking pink), various counterculture "movements" (e.g., "Ethnic," "Preppy," "Hipster," "Emo"), a few mass-market brands, even the movie Lolita. The listings have "Inspiration & Philosophy" and "Icons" boxes focusing on the designers' and movements' achievements and influences. Mood boards from designers such as Armani, Chanel, and Yamamoto are also included.