CASSIDY ZACHARY

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!

Re-Fashioned: Queen Elizabeth

January 9, 2015January 9, 2015 by Cassidy Zachary

For their Spring 2014 Ready-to-Wear collection, designers Edward Meadham and Benjamin Kirchhoff looked to Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) for inspiration. The Queen’s opulent and elaborate wardrobe was one way she–much like her father Henry VIII–asserted her wealth and authority. Following in her father’s footsteps, Queen Elizabeth even enacted sumptuary laws barring the use of certain … Continue reading Re-Fashioned: Queen Elizabeth