by: Claire Peacock
Fashion A Thing Of Beauty?
Keeping your finger on the pulse of the latest fashion
designers in all the main shows in the world is not an easy
job. Each year there are names who will become valued and
long term members of the industry but there are many who
will sink without trace. Below are a few of the names to
look out for and whose labels will be valued for many years
to come.
A la Disposition is literally shaping the fashion world
with its amazing corsets. They are creating delicate
shaping designs to produce a fit that is perfect for every
body shape. The outer cloth will 'hug' the body while the
stitching holds the fabric snugly. The combination of cut
and structure from corsets of the past along with modern
innovations of elegance, A la Disposition designs luxurious
high fashion corsets. The corsets are made from the
extraordinary weaves chosen from the best mills in Italy,
England and France. Experienced needleworkers in A la
Disposition's own workshops complete each corset. The only
negative aspect to owning an A la Disposition creation is
that your finest piece of clothing may never be seen by
those who can appreciate its style and quality.
Anna Sui. This is a name that has already hit the
headlines and looks as if it will be around for many years
to come. Anna Sui began her career by dressing her dolls
for her own Academy Awards but her passion for fashion grew
as she matured and culminated in her own label. She calls
her collection of fashion clippings her 'genius files'!
Her first order was from Macy's in 1980 and her overheads
were kept down by working out of her own apartment. Ten
years later she was ready to open her own boutique in
NewYork and the Los Angeles one followed a few years later.
The New York Times calls her the designer who 'never
panders' and Anna continues to be an inspiration to both
her fellow designers and to the entertainment industry.
In addition to underwear and outer wear, fashion also
influences the accessories we use both personally and in
our homes. One of the leading names in this area is Kate
Spade who is absolutely at the cutting edge and has been
since she started designing her own handbags whilst working
on the Mademoiselle magazine.
With her own designs and money, Kate Spade produced her
first line of classically shaped handbags with innovative
colors and fabrics. Together with her husband, Kate Spade
was able to officially launch 'Kate Spade Handbags' in
1993. After starting with just a few innocent sketches,
Kate Spade has been honored by the fashion industry over
and over again for excellence in designs and for specific
products. Kate Spade is the ultimate for classic elegance
in accessories.