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MODE Museum of Designer Excellence

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MODE Thank you for visiting MODE. As you may know, the fashion industry is always changing. Designers who QuickTimeª and a decompressor were once prominent in the field have are needed to see this picture. become a distant memory in today’s world. It is important for the retail and fashion industry to be continuously changing in order to keep up with consumer demands. This museum is focused on the most influential designers of the 21st century, and how they have changed the face of fashion as well as the retail industry. It is aimed to commemorate the most influential designers of this century and educate the public as to how 2

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these designers have changed the industry. These ten designers moved fashion forward into a new era and many people could learn from their history and accomplishments. QuickTimeª and a decompressor are needed to see this picture.

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Introduction:………………………………………………………….. ……………………….2

Exhibitions:

1. Christopher Bailey (Burberry)…………………………………… …………………..4 2. Manolo Blahnik……………………………………………………… ……………………...5 3. Domenico Dolce & Stefano Gabbana (Dolce and 3

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Gabbana)………….…..6 4. Rei Kawakubo (Commes Des Garcons)………………………… ……………...….7 5. Karl Lagerfeld (Chanel)…………………………………………… …………………….8 6. Ralph Lauren………………………………………………………… ……………………….9 7. Issac Mizrahi………………………………………………………… ……………………….10 8. Stefano Pilati (Yves Saint Laurent)……………………………… ……………….11 9. Miuccia Prada (Prada)……………………………………………… …………………..12 10. John Varvatos……………………………………………………… ………………………..13

General Information:

Museum Map…………………………………………………………… ……………………….15 Location…………………………………………………………………… ………………………16 Contact Information…………………………………………………… …………………….16

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Christopher Bailey (Burberry) History:

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Christopher Bailey, the current Burberry creative QuickTimeª and a decompressor director, has been on the fashion forefront for years needed to see this picture. now. Discovered by Donna Karan while he was still a student at the Royal College of Art in London, Bailey has learned the art of fashion from distinguished designers such as Tom Ford at Gucci. Bailey joined Burberry in May 2001, and has since transformed the 150 year old company into a luxury goods brand. The Burberry plaid that has become so iconic appeals to both old and new generations. With the ability to transform an ordinary raincoat into a sought after fashion item, Bailey has made it clear to the industry that he is here to stay. His laid-back demeanor and natural creative instinct has made him one of the 21st century’s designers of excellence.

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Awards Received - 2005 British Fashion Award nomination (Designer 5

6 of the Year, awards to take place in November), 2001 British Fashion Award (contemporary design collection of the year) to Burberry

-Outfit descriptions in front of each mannequin display.

“It is the clash of two different worlds that makes Britishness unique - we have an aristocratic, noble history, but it is always contrasted with something rebellious” . -Christopher Bailey

Manolo Blahnik History: Anyone who has ever seen an episode of the highly popular television series, Sex and the City, has heard of the shoe designer Manolo Blahnik. In one classic scene Carrie Bradshaw is faced with a mugger in which she says, “Please sir, you can take my Fendi baguette, you can take my ring and my watch, but don’t take my Manolo Blahniks”. This set the tone for the designers impact on 21st century fashion. Born in 1942 in the Canary Islands, this Spanish fashion designer has become one of the most recognized luxury shoe designers in the industry. Blahnik is one of the only shoe designers who personally hand finishes his Beechwood heels. With such a significant attention to detail, it is no wonder that he has become not only a household name, but also a go to designer of the stars. QuickTimeª and a decompressor are needed to see this picture.

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Video Clips Photography/Sketches

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2002 Medalla de Oro en Merito en las Bellas Artes; 2001 La Aguja de Oro ("The Golden Needle"); several Council of Fashion Designers of America awards; 1990 and 1999 British Fashion Awards (accessory designer of the year); many others

“You put high heels on, and you -Manolo Blahnik .

Domenico Dolce & Stefano Gabbana (Dolce and Gabbana) History:

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Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana began working together in 1982. In 1985 they got their big break when Milano Collezioni invited them to partake in a “new talent” fashion show. One year later in 1986, they launched their first women’s ready to wear line that was an instant success among fashionistas. Dolce and Gabbana have recently even opened up a restaurant called Gold on 7

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Via Poerio in Milan. The entire interior of this restaurant is gold colored which emphasizes the designer’s luxury style. Their provocative advertising campaigns and love of risk taking has given them alluring, edgy collections that will continue to impact the 21st fashion industry.

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Awards Received - 2004 German Leadaward (for Fall/Winter -Clothing descriptions are in front of each display.

2003/04 advertising campaign); 2004 British Elle Style Award (best international designers); 2003 GQ Men of the Year Awards (best designer of the year); many others

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Rei Kawakubo season” (Commes Des Garcons)

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Awards Received

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2000 Excellence in Design Award from Harvard Univers 1993 Chevalier de L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres; man others dating back to the 1980s

“It’s always about the next project. That’s why I see her as someone who wants to express the world through fashion” –Sonya Park (Tokyo stylist)

Karl Lagerfeld (Chanel) History:

Karl Lagerfeld was born in Germany in 1938. He has held numerous notable positions in the fashion industry, but he is most recognized for his role as the head Chanel designer. Lagerfeld also began his own collections around the time he joined Chanel in 1983. The press photos for his own collections were often shot by himself being that he is an avid photographer and has an instinctive creative edge. Karl has the ability to create updated versions of the classic Chanel pieces that Coco Chanel would be proud of. Lagerfeld embodies the elegance he creates in his designs. QuickTimeª and a decompressor are needed to see this picture.

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Video Clips The below links provide the video clips pictures are displayed in the exhibit.

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Awards Received -Clothing descriptions are in front of each display.

-2003 World Fashion Award; 2002 Council of Fashion Designers of America Lifetime Achievement Award (one of several CFDA awards); many others “The girl is not selling her

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private life, but rather her image” –Karl Lagerfeld

Ralph Lauren History: Ralph Lauren grew up in the Bronx in New York. He began his career as a salesperson selling clothing for Brooks Brothers. He then went on to open a QuickTimeª and a necktie store selling his own ties under decompressor are needed to see this picture. the name ‘Polo’. Bloomingdales recognized Lauren’s growing appeal in the industry and offered to purchase his ties given he make the ties narrower. Lauren refused knowing that the ties would be a hit as they were. QuickTimeª and a decompressor are needed to see this picture.

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Bloomingdales agreed to purchase them as they were and they sold out almost immediately. Lauren has said that the living, movies, heroines, and history influence him. He is able to see emerging trends and redesign classic looks that allowed the customer to be imaginative and ‘play a role’ in the clothes they wore. Mannequins Video Clips Photography The below links provide the video clips pictures are displayed in the exhibit.

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Awards Received

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- 2000 Fashion Walk of Fame;

numerous Council of Fashion Designers of America awards, -Clothing descriptions are in front of each display.

“I don’t design clothes, I Lauren

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including a 1996 menswear award design dreams” and a 1992 Lifetime –Ralph Achievement Award; many others

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Isaac Mizrahi attended the Parsons School of Design where he was able to land his first industry job at Perry Ellis. It wasn’t until 1987 that Mizrahi started his own women’s ready to wear clothing line. From then on, Mizrahi went on to be successful in many areas in the fashion industry including being one of the first designers to create a line especially for an off-price retailer, Target. His line at Target brings affordable luxury to every woman. He believes everyone should be able to experience what he loves, which is fashion at every cost level. This has made him a pioneer in the luxury fashion industry and has made him a distinguished designer of the 21st century. Mannequins Video Clips Photography The below links provide the video clips pictures are displayed in the exhibit.

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Awards Received - Four Council of Fashion Designers of America -Clothing descriptions are in front of each display.

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awards (including 1991 and 1989 womenswear designer of the year); nominated for a 1993 E mmy for costume design; many others

Stefano Pilati (Yves Saint Laurent) History: The death of Yves Saint Laurent sent shock waves through the fashion community in June, 2008. With his passing however, the established brand he created was put into the hands of Stefano Pilati who has shown he is able to take on the brand and bring it into the future. Pilati began his career as creative director at Yves Saint Laurent in 2004. His clothes embody the style exhibited by the late Yves Saint Laurent, yet he is able to modernize the look to be continuously moving forward into the future. Pilati said in an interview with V Magazine, “Beauty and elegance can be very positive forces if you embrace them in the right way. Fashion makes me feel alive and linked to the moment, because it is always evolving”. He is always moving forward and this is why is a designer who has achieved excellence in the 21st century. QuickTimeª and a decompressor are needed to see this picture.

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- 2005 Graduate Fashion Week River Island Gold Award

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“When you think of collections that are influential in the fashion world, Yves Saint Laurent with Stefano at the head comes to mind immediately” - Robert Burke, former fashion director of Bergdorf Goodman History:

Miuccia Prada (Prada)

Miuccia Prada was born into a world of fashion. As the granddaughter of the Prada founder, Mario Prada, she grew up learning the fashion fundamentals at an early age. She QuickTimeª and a decompressor and her husband acquired the are needed to see this picture. company in 1978 and have since brought the company into the 21st century as a fashion powerhouse. As TIME Magazine points out, “Fear and power do not peacefully coexist. It follows, then, that she who wishes to reach the most rarefied and potent ranks of fashion, whether in dealmaking or designing, must have a certain serenity”. Miuccia Prada has this quality and is able to create lines that convey intelligence and a sense of fun. She will remain one of the 21st century’s leading women designers bringing new ideas and concepts to everyone around her.

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2004 Council of Fashion Designers of America international award (one of several CFDA awards); three VH-1 Music and Fashion Awards; many others

John Varvatos

““It's still feminine, but not in a romantic way. It's all about masculine and feminine, and being strong.” History: -Miuccia Prada John Varvatos began his career working for Polo Ralph Lauren in 1983. QuickTimeª and a From there he went on to be the VP of decompressor are needed to see this picture. menswear at Calvin Klein until 1999 when he began his on company and debuted his first line in 2000. John 16

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Varvatos’s lines reflect an eclectic edge to them by mixing casual with dressy components. He partnered with VF Corporation to establish John Varvatos Enterprises, Inc. in 2005. He has since then established himself as an influence in 21st century fashion industry and even branched out to create a sunglasses line in 2006. With new business endeavors, Varvatos remains a fashion influence to many.

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2005 and 2001 Council of Fashion Designers of America (menswear designer of the year), 2001 CFDA (Perry Ellis Award for menswear)

“Our philosophy is about reaching back to move forward. We have something different to say with a sensibility that is both old and new.”- John Varvatos

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Museum Map (I’m going to scan a drawing of the map in for the final draft).

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General Information Location: This museum is located in New York City, which is one of the fashion capitals. It is located on 7th Avenue, which is also called Fashion Avenue. This location has special meaning in that it was the birthplace of American fashion and design. From the 1920’s, designers flocked to New York City to establish careers in the fashion industry. There would be maximum exposure at this location because New York City has an extensive amount of foot traffic and would be located in an area that contains mass amounts of people in the retail and fashion industry.

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Address: 578 7th Avenue New York City, N.Y. 10036

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Contact Information: Museum Director: Lindsay M. Sigmund Customer Service: (201) 400-0211 19

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Customer Service Email: [email protected] Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri: 9AM-7PM Sat-Sun: 11AM-6PM

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