The Art of Dress Blog

Born on this day in fashion history: Carolina Herrera, January 8, 1939

by Cassidy Zachary

Happy birthday to fashion designer and style icon Carolina Herrera! The Venezuelan-born designer started her own fashion line in 1980, encouraged by her friend, the celebrated Vogue editor Diana Vreeland. It was not long before Herrera was dressing the creme de la creme of international society, a clientele that included anyone from celebrities to First Ladies. Herrera’s design aesthetic is synonymous with classic, sophisticated … Continue reading Born on this day in fashion history: Carolina Herrera, January 8, 1939

Walker Wednesday: Magical Thinking in W Magazine, March 2012

by Cassidy Zachary

Today, Tim Walker is recognized as one of fashion photography’s greatest luminaries. Born in England in 1970, Walker’s work on the Cecil Beaton archive at the Condé Nast library in London led him to pursue a Photography degree at Exeter College of Art. Upon graduation, his promising future career was confirmed with the third prize as the Independent Young … Continue reading Walker Wednesday: Magical Thinking in W Magazine, March 2012