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Famous Fashion Designers Throughout History

Read more about Coco Chanel, Balenciaga, Paul Poiret, Halston and other influential fashion designers throughout history.
Coco Chanel
A wonderful introduction to Coco Chanel who popularized suntans, costume jewelry and the little black dress.
Charles Worth
A true fashion pioneer, Charles Frederick Worth was the first to use live models and seasonal collections. View his designs online and find a biography from The Museum of the City of New York.

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