Hannah Cullado Fashion 105 Donna Karan 1990’s Hannah Cullado Fashion 105
Background Information Born October 2, 1948 Grew up in Hewett, Long Island Mother was a model Father was suit designer Attended Parsons in NY
News and Fashion of the 90’s Economy was doing well Unemployment rate was very low Growth of the internet and TV Grunge Preppy Hip-hop
Significance & Inspiration Iconic “seven easy pieces” Inspired by modern lifestyles Many brands, including beauty products One of the first “bridge” lines Award winning designer Seven easy pieces: interchangeable pieces to create different looks appropriate for all occasions Inspired by modern lifestyles of women and men, clothes that people needed Brands: Donna Karan New York DKNY, DKNY Men, DKNY Jeans, DKNY Active, Donna Karan Home Collection Lifetime Achievement Award by the Council of Fashion Designers of America in 2004
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Style Characteristics Modern Wearable V-neck neckline Simple lines Mostly neutral colors Some pops of color Sheer layering A-line skirts
Works Cited About Donna. (n.d.). Donna Karan Company. Retrieved March 11, 2013, from www.donnakaran.com Donna Karan Biography. (n.d.). Famous Biographies. Retrieved March 11, 2013, from http://www.biography.com/people/donna- karan-9360373 Stone, E. (2012). Chapter 1. In fashion(2nd ed., p. 32). New York: Fairchild Books, Inc..