Fashion History Now: Rihanna for Dior

The high profile relationship between Rihanna and fashion is nothing new, but her most recent collaboration with the storied House of Dior is particularly unique: the twenty-seven year old pop star is the first black woman to front one of the world’s–and history’s–most coveted fashion brands. This is equally exceptional and unacceptable, considering it took … Continue reading Fashion History Now: Rihanna for Dior

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

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