On this day in fashion history… – Page 5

Born on this day in fashion history: John Singer Sargent

January 12, 2015January 12, 2015 by Cassidy Zachary

Happy birthday to American artist John Singer Sargent, born on this day in 1856. Sargent was born in Florence, Italy to American parents who nurtured his artistic inclinations, sending him to art school first in Florence and than in Paris, where he would study under the respected portraitist Carolus-Duran. Sargent would become one of the most sought-after portrait painters … Continue reading Born on this day in fashion history: John Singer Sargent

On this day in fashion history: the return of John Galliano!

January 12, 2015September 7, 2017 by Cassidy Zachary

January 12, 2015 could prove a potentially historic event in fashion. That is, if the fashion community is ready to forgive and forget the wrong-doings of disgraced designer John Galliano. Today, marks the return of the controversial fashion designer with his debut haute couture collection for Maison Martin Margiela in London. According to Women’s Wear Daily, only a small selection … Continue reading On this day in fashion history: the return of John Galliano!