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In a world where designer labels come and go at the drop of a fashionable hat, only the strongest survive. Designer Marathon takes you from the humblest of beginnings through the most spectacular creations that catapulted these designers and design houses to fame. We map out a career timeline of the most influential trendsetters of the last three decades as they build their far-reaching fashion empires. Volume 6 includes: Badgley Mischka, Emanuel...

With a career that spanned 45 years, Valentino Garavani was born in a small town in northern Italy. His single name became synonymous with refinement. Valentino dressed rock to royalty - all with a capital V. No other designer was more true to elegance and beauty. He brought Italian couture to the international stage and his retirement in 2008 was a magical end to a long run.

In a world where designer labels come and go at the drop of a fashionable hat, only the strongest survive. Designer Marathon takes you from the humblest of beginnings through the most spectacular creations that catapulted these designers and design houses to fame. We map out a career timeline of the most influential trendsetters of the last three decades as they build their far-reaching fashion empires. Volume 4 includes: Geoffrey Beene, Julien Macdonald,...

In a world where designer labels come and go at the drop of a fashionable hat, only the strongest survive. Designer Marathon takes you from the humblest of beginnings through the most spectacular creations that catapulted these designers and design houses to fame. We map out a career timeline of the most influential trendsetters of the last three decades as they build their far-reaching fashion empires. Volume 3 includes: John Galliano, John Galliano...

The year in fashion is hands-down the most complete and authoritative documentary series ever produced on the history of recent fashion. This retro documentary series covers the most influential collection, trends, designers, and model each year in fashion from 1985 to the present by sourcing the world's largest and oldest fashion library. Each year brings us new looks, new trends, new designers, new models. Some are unforgettable, and some we'd rather...

In this issue of Videofashion Collections, we’re back in Paris for more Spring/Summer 2015 collections. It’s all about the textures at the Vionnet show, drawing inspiration from Piero Manzon’s work to create an empowering collection of beauty and femininity. Sexy without being sexual is the name of the game at Guy Laroche, with designer Marcel Marongiu playing up easy-to-wear pieces with futuristic embroideries. At Jean-Charles de Castelbajac,...

In this issue of Videofashion Collections, we shine the spotlight on New York Fashion Week! Entitling her Spring 2015 DNKY collection “New York Nation,” Donna Karan celebrates to the eclectic make-up of contemporary urban life. At BCBG Max Azria, a carefree bohemian girl takes center stage. Plus, Tommy Hilfiger rocks the summer season by paying homage to the Beatles. Tommy gives the legendary style of the iconic Brit band an American edge.

In this issue of Videofashion Collections, we kick-off the Spring/Summer 2014 fashion season in New York City! Donna Karan journeys to India in search of an elusive scarf and returns with much more. The design legend talks to Videofashion about her East-meets-West collection. Narciso Rodriguez reinterprets the concept of modern proportion with refined femininity in organic patterned devore fabrics and pale blush tones. The duo behind Proenza Schouler,...

This beautiful documentary brings the viewer inside the storied world of the Christian Dior fashion house with a privileged, behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Raf Simons' first haute couture collection as its new artistic director-a true labor of love created by a dedicated group of collaborators. Melding the everyday, pressure-filled components of fashion with mysterious echoes from the iconic brand's past, the film is also a colorful homage...

In 2003 the classic Louis Vuitton monogram exploded in cartoon colors creating accessory lust worldwide. While most fashion designers celebrate the beauty of woman, the Metropolitan Museum took it a step further with an exhibit worshipping the Goddess. Master showman John Galliano proved himself again with a vibrant Bollywood spectacle. Betsey Johnson brought us to her little heaven in the Hamptons and supermodel Gisele took us on set for a cover...