MATCHING 2 05 Designers

							                   MATCHING 2.05 designers

1.    Signature Chanel jacket
2.    Sister of Gianni Versace, continued the business after his death
3.    Sold financial aspect of the business to LVMH
4.    Texas native relocated to Paris
5.    Upscale women’s and men’s suits and sportswear
6.    Was the first designer of haute couture to introduce a collection of luxury women’s ready-to-wear
7.    Known for understated simple wool dresses with a high round neckline, sequined cocktail dresses, and
      sailor motifs
8.    Known most for women’s streetwear and evening gowns
9.    Mime performer turned fashion mogul
10.   Miniskirts, vinyl boots, geometric patterns, strong colors
11.   One of the originators of the Mod Look of the 1960s
12.   One version of the “little black dress”
13.   Paved the way for designer jeans
14.   Sean John collection of boys’ and men’s wear
15.   Self-taught designer of men’s tailored clothing
16.   Seven CFDA awards
17.   Widely regarded as the patron saint of vintage New York chic
18.   Added womenswear to the leather handbag lines after inheriting the family business
19.   Began by designing wide neckties
20.   Began career as a senior fashion editor for Vogue
21.   Chemise dresses, pillbox hats, and long, full skirts
22.   Classy “preppy” sophisticated styles for men and women
23.   Considered by many to be the most prominent American designer
24.   Considered to be one of the most influential designers ever
25.   Consistent popularity for four decades
26.   Creative director for Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent who is credited with saving the companies from
      bankruptcy; has recently resigned
27.   Designed first in Paris, then moved to New York
28.   Died from cancer in 2002
29.   Earned $100 million per year in his first two years
30.   Enjoyed a legendary friendship with actress Audrey Hepburn who became the brand’s ambassador
31.   Features electric colors, sensuous fabrics, clingy silhouettes, and bold sexiness
32.   First American designer to introduce pinstripes and houndstooth into womenswear
33.   Highest paid fashion executive in the United States in 2001
34.   His vintage gowns are considered collectable. Example: Julia Roberts’ black gown with white piping
      for Oscar Night 2001
35.   Known for couture bridal designs for individual clients
36.   Known for huge evening coats
37.   Known for risqué advertising

Bill Blass                                                     Calvin Klein
Christobal Balenciaga                                         Donatella Versace
Donna Karan                                                   Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel
Hubert de Givenchy                                            Mary Quant (British)
Muccia Prada                                                  Norman Norell
Oscar de la Renta                                             Ralph Lauren
Sean “P. Diddy” Combs                                         Tom Ford
Tommy Hilfiger                                                Valentino
Vera Wang