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Mainbocher is a fashion label founded by the American couturier Main Rousseau Bocher (October 24, 1890 – December 27, 1976), also known as Mainbocher (pronounced "Maine-Bow-Shay" [1]). Established in 1929, the house of Mainbocher successfully operated in Paris (1929–1939), and then in New York (1940–1971). [2]
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Theory is a New York City–based men's and women's contemporary fashion label which sells clothes and accessories. The brand has 434 retail locations, and global sales approaching $1 billion as of 2021. [1] The company's headquarters and flagship boutique are located in Manhattan's Meatpacking District. [2]
New York Fashion Week is also one of the most influential fashion weeks in the world, and occurs twice a year. [6] The annual Met Gala ceremony in Manhattan is widely regarded as the world's most prestigious fashion event and is a venue where fashion designers and their creations are celebrated.
In 1909, leading industries in New York City were manufacturers of clothes for women and men, [16] and New York's function as America's culture and fashion center also helped the garment industry by providing constantly changing styles and new demand; in 1910, 70% of the nation's women's clothing and 40% of the men's was produced in New York City.
The collection was more mature-looking than in previous seasons, with neutral colors, jersey dresses, and crisp tailoring. Most looks were cinched with tough-looking belts. [5] Betsey Johnson: February 4: Bill Blass: February 7: Boy by Band of Outsiders: January 31: Schoolgirl style with Scottish inspiration. Romantic touches, including ...
Laver, James: The Concise History of Costume and Fashion, Abrams, 1979. Nunn, Joan: Fashion in Costume, 1200–2000, 2nd edition, A & C Black (Publishers) Ltd; Chicago: New Amsterdam Books, 2000. (Excerpts online at The Victorian Web) Steele, Valerie: Paris Fashion: A Cultural History, Oxford University Press, 1988, ISBN 0-19-504465-7