The American vintage fashion designer James Galanos
James Galanos (1924-2016) was an American fashion designer who dressed America’s social elite and celebrities during 46 years.
The vintage costume jewelry house Monet
Monet Jewelry was launched in 1937 by the brothers Michael and Joseph Chernow in New York. Before, their company Monocraft Products created handbags with gold-plated appliqués and monograms. With Monet, they wanted to create fine jewels using high quality materials and affordable for all the women. Monet jewels were recognizable by the open metalwork (gold…
The vintage fashion designer Geoffrey Beene
Geoffrey Beene (1927-2004) was an American fashion designer considered as a design pionner. He launched his own label in 1963 and known immediately a great success. He was an influent designer in the sixties : mix of patterns and fabrics, white and black prints, elaborate seams, jersey clothes… Recognized by his peers, he won several…
The French vintage fashion designer Philippe Venet
Philippe Venet (Born in 1929) is a French fashion designer. He had been the assistant of Elsa Schiaparelli and Hubert de Givenchy. In 1962, he opened his own eponym couture house. Philippe Venet was particulary known for his beautiful coats. The house launched perfumes such as “Couture pour Elle” and “Eau de Couture”. Unfortunately, the…
Lisa Perry
Lisa Perry is an American womanswear brand based in New York City and founded in 2007. The designer Lisa Perry is inspired by the sixties and the seventies (simple lines, geometric shapes and bold colors). I love the retro shapes and the bright colours of her clothes. The brand sells also accessories, children’s wear and…
