Alaia, Azzedine
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The biography of Tunisian-born, French fashion designer Azzedine Alaia is presented. He studied sculpture at the Ecole des Beux Arts and worked for Guy Laroche to learn the trade. His styles emphasize the wearer not what is worn.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1992
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Montana, Claude
Article Abstract:
French fashion designer Claude Montana is the couturier of the House of Lanvin. Montana's early career designing bold, aggressive clothes for women and his change to a simple, elegant, feminine look are discussed.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1992
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Roehm, Carolyne
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Carolyne Roehm became a well-known fashion designer within five years of leaving the apprenticeship of Oscar de la Renta in 1984. Roehm predicts that clothes of the 1990s will be luxurious and comfortable.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1992
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