A

  • A

    Amok

    Brand created by the Swiss designer Sandra Kunatle (1966). After her studies at the École des Beaux Arts in Zurich, she moved to London where she created the first men’s skirt, the basis of her future activity.

  • A

    Antonio D’Errico

    Italian brand of prêt-à-porter. It was created at the end of the 1970s, bringing together in one group several companies active in the manufacturing and marketing of medium quality women’s clothing. Its premises are in Casandrino, near Naples. The line…

  • A

    Academy of Fashion and Costume Design

    School founded in Rome in 1964 by Rosanna Pistolese, a Professor of Costume Design at California State University as well as a journalist, costume designer, fashion designer, historian and fashion expert. The school offers a four-year course in fashion and…

  • A

    Alima

    Line of shoes which got its start with ballet slippers. Designed by Franca Carraro, the Collection offers a flat shoe in every possible variation: rounded, pointed, in an oriental style, decorated, and pop. Produced and distributed by Maliashoes, the factory…

  • A

    Ato

    Behind this brand of clothing and accessories for men hides a Japanese designer. He does not wish to show himself so as to avoid influencing the purchase decisions of his clientele. His career began in 1993 with the opening of…

  • A

    Academy of Fine Arts of Antwerp

    Founded in 1663, the school has offered courses in fashion since 1965. Admission is by open competition and the course of study takes five years, including four of classes plus one of stage and specialization. The director of studies is…

  • acid house
    A,  Styles and style icons

    The Acid House movement in 80s-90s

    Acid House, a youth movement riding the wave of disco funk music A youth movement that followed disco funk music, very electronic with a psychedelic sound. It appeared in England in 1989-1990. It was minimalist in dress, anti-fashion, featuring strong…

  • A

    Ascot

    A large tie called also a plastron. At the end of the 20th century it also became part of the woman’s wardrobe. It is the most elegant tie that can be worn with a morning suit. It is tied around…

  • A

    Alix Barton

    French house of high fashion founded in 1932 by Julie Barton (1883). She was joined one year later by Germaine Krebs, who contributed her artistic talents to the partnership. Madame Krebs had previously sold her designs and fabrics to various…