-The fame and influence of a fashion designer largely depends on where he/she lives.
-In Paris, the system of haute cotoure is dominated by a small group of fashion houses.
-Some of these designers from Europe, including Paris, were Christian Dior, Coco Chanel, and Yves St. Lauren.
-People from all over the world attend the Paris fashion shows.
-Until the mid-1960s customers of fashion designers in Paris selected one of their new designs and chose fabric for it. Then, the dress measurments were made at the designer's fashion house.
-By the late 60s, most Paris designers had begun to show ready-to-wear apparel in boutiques.
-Not until after World War Two was over, American designers didn't get any recognition.
-Beginning in 1943, American designers started to win awards for mens' and womens' fashion in the Coty American Fashion Awards.
-Some of these designers were Ralph Lauren, Perry Ellis, and Geoffrey Beene.
Questions:
-How do American and European (French) designers differ from making clothing?
-Why did American designers get recognition after French designers?
-Why did French designers change from keeping their collection in fashion houses to boutiques?
You made good points, such as, that a persons style and fame depends on where you live or where you are from. I agree with this because every where you go, every one has different fashions and styles.
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You made a good point such as, where you live depends on what type of clothing you wear. I agree because people all of the world adjust to different types of fashion.
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