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Long before the origins of what would become Women’s History Month were put in motion in 1981, female designers and pioneers in fashion were carving out their own paths to empower women with ...
She holds a BA and MA in Fine Arts from Makerere University and is currently pursuing a PhD that explores the empowerment of artisanal women and artists through cultural aesthetics. Nakisanze aims to promote traditional Ugandan design on a global scale, integrating it with modern eco-friendly practices.
Andy Warhol illustration of Picker's shoe design in McCall's Picker's patent illustration for the "Tubular Stripping Shoe" Henriette Simon Picker was born on March 28, 1917, to German-Jewish émigrés in Jersey City, New Jersey. [4] In 1928, after a failed business venture, her father, William, moved his family to Berlin.
Miller would also "patent and sell clothing for athletics, leisure and even a business suit for women. But her styles hewed somewhat to the accepted norms so as not to be too provocative. Her middle way appealed to many women who simply wanted comfortable clothes, not a full-on fashion revolution." [6]
Women are the beating heart of fashion, but female designers remain underrepresented in the industry. Here, 13 of the best on how their identities shape them, and how they’re pushing for change.
10 Black fashion designers who carry the torch in modern fashion. Take a closer look at 10 of the most famous Black fashion designers, their work and how they made or are making Black fashion history.
Tassell's design sensibility changed little from the 20th to the 21st century—he sought to create forward-looking fashion appropriate for elegant, confident women. He envisioned designs in natural fibers able to serve many purposes, with changing silhouette according to how the garment was buttoned, seamed, or tucked.
Campbell's trophy was inscribed "To the women's sportswear designer who, during the past year, has made the most significant contribution to American sportswear through a specific collection, idea or innovation." [5] Later, in 1970, she was one of 15 American designers to be named by Women's Wear Daily as the Women of the Year. [1]