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Italy and Fashion have a very unique and special relationship, and when you consider such names as Dolce&Gabbana, Versace and Armani, to name but a few, it’s not difficult to see why. But if we look back into the history of Italian Fashion, (e.g. see also the article on Nina Ricci) we start to understand what gave Italy such a status in the Fashion World.

Count Giorgini started the ‘Italian Fashion’ craze in 1951, when he organised a fashion show to be presented to an International audience in Florence. He then continued to present other fashion shows at his palace, presenting new collections modelled by nobilty against a backdrop of fine arts and scenery. Nobilty would also model new collections at museums or exhibitions next to famous pieces of fine art. This all contributed to elevating the status of Italian fashion, and implanting in everyone’s minds that Italian fashion gives you status, is very rich in quality,and almost ‘fairytale’ like.

In the 1970s and 1980s Milan made its mark as being the Fashion Capital of Italy, and the phrase Made in Italy became universally recognised as meaning ‘high quality’, and ‘high fashion’. Today there are various fashion trade fairs in Milan, and it is considered by many to be the Fashion Capital of The World.

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Author: Juliana De Angelis
Article Source: EzineArticles.com
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French fashion designs have been the benchmark for fashion standards in the world for ages. The remarkable French fashion inspires designs across the world and have earned Paris the unique distinction of the “Fashion Capital of the World.”

The fashion industry made a beeline to France under the tutelage of such designers as Dior, Balmain, Fath and Givenchy, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent and Andre Courreges. The early French designs belonged to the classic style, which were later substituted by the more experimental style, and still later by the street style that focused more on the young consumers.

Under designers, Pierre Cardin and Courreges, space age designs were extensively made, wherein pieces in silver or black and white were mixed and matched. Moreover, there were pop art dresses with stripes and also trendy trouser suits. French fashion designers get their inspiration from a various different aspects such as nature and paintings.

The French fashion designs also include less wearable chiffon tops. Besides, there are high skirts in white and silver, with geometric shapes. One of the unique styles is that of wearing PVC boots and helmets with the skirts. The French ethnic designs are influenced more by the ancient Egyptians and are characterized by outfits made from sequined bands, which are tied together by transparent silk.

French fashion designs include variety of outfits such as gowns, beachwear, lounging suits, coats and capes. These designs are marked by a feminine touch and sophistication. The designs emphasize more on the sensual and seductive charm of the woman, while portraying them as the new age modern independent being.

The designers belonging to the Syndical Chamber For Haute Couture, Paris, create designs known as haute couture designs. These designs cater to private customers and have a personalized effect.

French fashion designs are marked by innovativeness and brilliance and have been the source of inspiration for the designers all over the world. Owing to its unique fashion designs, France till date is the fashion hub of the world.

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Author: Jennifer Bailey
Article Source: EzineArticles.com
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