When the great Cristobal Balanciaga closed the doors of his haute couture house in 1968 he regretted that there is no longer anyone worth dressing. The house remained in a lethargic state for decades until in 1997 the Frenchman, Nicholas Ghesquière, 26, was appointed creative director after the departure of Josephus Thimister. He later won the Vogue / VH1 Avant
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I’m going to start a series of very detailed postings about the history of several fashion designers and fashion houses. Both dedicated to men and women. Fashion is seen, more than ever, as a form of communication and personal expression. It is very important to know who is behind the pieces we choose to wear. Today’s consumer is increasingly well informed
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