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The fashion industry is a product of the modern age. Prior to the mid-19th century, most clothing was custom made. It was handmade for individuals, either as home production or on order from dressmakers and tailors. By the beginning of the 20th century—with the rise of new technologies such as the sewing machine, the rise of global capitalism and the development of the factory system of production, and the proliferation of retail outlets such as department stores—clothing had increasingly come to be mass-produced in standard sizes and sold at fixed prices. Read more.........


Haute Couture Fashion
Armani
Basically this show consists of a shiny, futuristic Armani collection. The neat tailored jackets and sweeping evening gowns were essentially the same shapes as you'd normally expect, but Armani Privé played with some very interesting fabrics....read more 
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Valentino
Valentino This Valentino show was full of light, floaty evening dresses with sheer fabrics, cascading ruffles, and delicate floral prints. It looked beautiful, but it also looked boring. I don't think the current creative directors are suited to design couture. They came from an accessories background...read more
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Fashion Week Preview: Spring/Summer 2012
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Color Trends
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Spring 2012 fashion trends: Feminine florals bring back the pretty
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