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Women Designers Who Marked the History of Fashion

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Every year, the world dedicates the 8th of March to celebrate women. A few days before Mother’s Day, it gives all women, regardless of their marital status, position or nationality, the opportunity to pride themselves on their achievements. Therefore, we decided to do this our way and dive into the fashion world to pay tribute to the women designers who inspired this field and still do in so many ways.



Gabrielle Chanel
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This legendary lady needs no introduction, as she’s the founder of one of the biggest fashion houses the world has witnessed. Her revolutionary style speaks volumes about her and gave women the chance to liberally express themselves through the way they dress.
 
Miuccia Prada
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Taking over her father’s company, she turned it into a force to be reckoned with in the world of fashion. Her vision was a mix of intellectual and complicated references, coming from her Ph.D. in political science and leading the house to success.
 
Mary Quant
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Can the woman who created the mini skirt not be defined as iconic? It was during the 60s in London that she invented this piece, leaving an everlasting mark on the fashion world.
 
Jeanne Lanvin
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She’s one of the earliest female entrepreneurs in the fashion industry. Starting with childrenswear, she expanded her vision to include sportswear, furs, lingerie, menswear, home décor, swimwear and fragrances – leaving a heritage that is worth preserving.
 
Elsa Schiaparelli
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Debuting her career with the famed hand-knitted trompe l’oeil sweater, she has never failed to introduce the fashion world to the touch of the unexpected that set her designs apart. This actually paved the way for her to be the first woman to be featured on the cover of a magazine.
 
Carolina Herrera
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By redefining effortless elegance, she made headlines thanks to her creativity and unparalleled style. She’s in fact the one who made the white button down and taffeta shirt an icon in the world of fashion.
 
Vera Wang 
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By bringing edginess to the world of bridal gowns, she made a name for herself through the head-turning creations she designed. She gave the traditional bridalwear a twist to make her dresses ones that every bride dreams of wearing on her big day.

Article Written by Mirella Haddad
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