On this day in fashion history… – Page 4

Born on this day in fashion history: Christian Dior and Cristobal Balenciaga, Part I

January 21, 2015January 31, 2015 by Cassidy Zachary

January 21st is an epic day in fashion history. It is the day that two of fashion’s greatest designers, Cristobal Balenciaga and Christian Dior, were born, in 1895 and 1905 respectively. The two men are part of the small but illustrious pantheon of designers internationally recognized by a singular moniker, designers such as Lanvin and … Continue reading Born on this day in fashion history: Christian Dior and Cristobal Balenciaga, Part I

Born on this day in fashion history: Natacha Rambova

January 19, 2015January 20, 2015 by Cassidy Zachary

Happy birthday to Natacha Rambova, born on this day in 1897. Rambova is best remembered for her contentious marriage to famed 1920s heartthrob Rudolph Valentino, but it is perhaps less well-known that she had a successful costume and fashion design career. Born in Utah as Winifred Shaugnessy, Rambova would not acquire her more alluring Russian-sounding moniker until she became … Continue reading Born on this day in fashion history: Natacha Rambova