Most influentual clothing designer

[irishgrl]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

One word says it all: Chanel. No one has influenced modern clothing design the way she has.

Yuck. Chanel Stinks. except for the fact she represents women in a man's field............her designs are crappy. I HATE the boxy look. There is This however, Chanel made it possible for Schiaparrelli and Edith Head to continue.
Thank Gawd for that.

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by irishgrl

Yuck. Chanel Stinks.

Well you're certainly entitled to that opinion. I loved the whole long, flowy skirt look with fishnets and peeptoe shoes when I was thinner/younger. the boys liked it too. I could work the red lipstick look still.

[mikeschmike]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

Well you're certainly entitled to that opinion. I loved the whole long, flowy skirt look with fishnets and peeptoe shoes when I was thinner/younger. the boys liked it too. I could work the red lipstick look still.

daaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnng.

sounds hot!

[Nico]

I really think Ralph Lauren should be on that list, for certain.

[irishgrl]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

Well you're certainly entitled to that opinion. I loved the whole long, flowy skirt look with fishnets and peeptoe shoes when I was thinner/younger. the boys liked it too. I could work the red lipstick look still.

well, I cant fault the fishnet/peeptoe look but the "boxy" suit look is nasty IMO. I dont recall Channel DOING a long flowy skirt/dress line ever..........

as for whatever works with the "boys" ???? GO FOR IT!

[estranged4life]

I have worn anything made by any of those in the poll. I have an allergy to fashion...

[goldie]

I think Calvin Klein only because his stuff is all over the place - from Hollywood to TJ Maxx.

[carrie721]

Originally Posted by mikeschmike

Chanel, Dior and Balenciaga are classic! Their design houses have seen everything from post WWII frivolity all the way into this decade. What was Halston good for except for awkward pictures @ Studio 54?

you are so ****en fabulous. marry me.

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by irishgrl

well, I cant fault the fishnet/peeptoe look but the "boxy" suit look is nasty IMO. I dont recall Channel DOING a long flowy skirt/dress line ever..........

This is kind of what I'm talking about:

[gldstwmn]

This is from a Time profile on Chanel:

http://www.time.com/time/time100/art...e/chanel3.html

In fact, there were many Coco Chanels, just as her work had many phases and many styles, including Gypsy skirts, over-the-top fake jewelry and glittering evening wear — made of crystal and jet beads laid over black and white georgette crepe — not just the plainer jersey suits and "little black dresses" that made her famous.

[mikeschmike]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

This is kind of what I'm talking about:

that certainly DOES NOT stink.

[gldstwmn]

Here are some of her (Chanel) designs showcased at The Metropolitan Museum:

[DrummerDeanna]

I'm fashion illiterate. I clicked Calvin Kline because that's the only name up here who's stuff I've actually owned (a pair of jeans and I had some CK One at some point in time).

Otherwise? I'm completely ignorant to fashion.

[gldstwmn]

More from The Met:

[gldstwmn]

From the 1920's: