'Fashion's Most Famous Designers, Part 2: Stars of Modern Fashion' Webinar

While haute couture (French for "high sewing") emerged as a Parisian innovation in the mid-19th century, it has since evolved into a symbol of luxury, craftsmanship, and artistic expression throughout the world of fashion. Who are some of fashion’s brightest stars who left an indelible mark on fashion history? From pioneering concepts like the little black dress and power shoulders to avant-garde fashion and ready-to-wear, it's time to delve into a transformative era of couture houses and superstar designers whose legacies live on through contemporary fashion.

Join New York Adventure Club for a three-part series about high fashion’s most famous designers. In Part Two: Stars of Modern Fashion, we'll focus on innovative designers of fashion from approximately the 1910s through the early 1960s who made their marks on dress history during the pivotal time that fashion became “modern.”

Led by fashion historian Summer Anne Lee, this digital showcase will include:

• The fashion contributions of Gabrielle Chanel, a pioneer of minimalist and casual style for women
• The surreal world crafted by Elsa Schiaparelli and Claire McCardell's groundbreaking influence on American women's sportswear
• Glamorous designs by Gilbert Adrian, known as the "Designer To The Stars"
• A glimpse into the mastery of Cristóbal Balenciaga, the unparalleled force in haute couture
• Explanation of how Christian Dior, founder of the "New Look,” influenced post-war fashion
• Masterpieces created by Charles James, known as America's First Couturier

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Summer — any and all questions are welcomed and encouraged!

Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week after the entire series concludes!

See you there, virtually!

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About Summer

Summer Lee is a fashion historian based in Brooklyn, New York. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and Media from the City University of New York and a Master’s Degree in Fashion and Textile Studies from the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Summer is currently an Adjunct Professor at Wagner College teaching the History of Costume and Fashion. She can be found on TikTok and Instagram at @summerannelee.

Fashion's Most Famous Designers Series

Part 1: The First Couturiers (Friday, January 3)

Part 2: Stars of Modern Fashion (Friday, January 10)

Part 3: Runway Visionaries (Friday, January 17)

Testimonials

"Great content, knowledgable entertain speaker." -Erin

"The presenter was full of info and knowledge and loved the slides." -Paul

"Learned about new designers." -Carla

"The content was great." -Carrie

"Being exposed to a couple new designers." -Julia

"I loved everything about this talk- I want to learn everything about fashion and Summer is a wonderful teacher" -Susan

"The information and knowledge of the presenter." -BR

"The examples of the different designers and their personal histories." -Joel

"I liked the history of fashion and how I knew more than I thought I did. The presenter had the right amount of knowledge of the designer's lives and their contributions to the fashion industry." -Juanita

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