French name for the youth movement and its fashions in the 1960s. The Beatles, the undisputed leaders in the field of music, dominated the youth culture of that decade, with their haircuts and dress being widely imitated. In France, their…

The main Japanese printing technique used for kimonos from the beginning of the Edo period (1616-1867). Characterized by very intricate patterns and bright colors.

Wool and cotton yarn woven in a light sheer weave. Once processed, a two-tone effect with shiny and opaque touches is achieved.

Italian competition for young designers first started in 2001. Organized by Moet & Chandon and the Italian National Chamber of Fashion, the Young Fashion Award allows the best pupils from six Italian fashion schools, selected by a jury of fashion…

Yorke & Cole. French ready-to-wear label created in 1984 by the models Bridget Yorke (Johannesburg, 1959) and Julie Cole (Pennsylvania, 1960). It disappeared in 1990 after an initial success, gained by distribution in over 50 sales points around the world.

Cotton kimono. First appeared at the end of the 17th century in the bath-houses of Kyoto and Osaka because the heat and humidity of those environments made cotton more practical than silk. From then on they were worn by the…

Youth movement and subsequent fashion, dating from the beginning of the 1980s. Term abbreviated from the phrase “young urban professional,” coined to describe a generation of young managers and professionals totally dedicated to their careers. Money, luxurious living, and uncommitted…

Malaysian designer who works in New York. She studied the relationship between fashion and architecture, and defines her clothes as portable constructions. In fact her clothes are often exhibited at architecture exhibitions to show the mutual influence of the two…