My Fashion Heros

My Fashion HerosNatassja Price

Gianni VersaceKing of GlamourVersaces 1st taste of designing was being his mothers shadow in her tailor shop in Italy.Versace was 25 when he decided to become a fashion designer. He moved to MilanDesigning for the theater opened his artistic vision.

Gianni VersaceVersace style is total opposite of Giorgio Armani. His clothes have striking colors, material, and cuts. His clothes are very sensual and sexual.Versace admired artist Andy Warhol, Ancient Roman art, Greek art, and modern abstract art.

Gianni VersaceVersace has won the Locchio doro for best fashion designer 4 timesThe American fashion OscarCreated a new textile making metal garments out of light aluminum meshBuilt a 807 million dollar fashion empire in less then 10 yearsVersace brought vitality and art to an industry considered out of touch with the streets

Betsey JohnsonOver the top & PlayfulBetsey Johnson entered a Mademoiselle guest editor contest and thats when she started to get into fashion design.Being in dance class most of her youth is what inspires many of her designs.She was a part of The Youth Quake Movement, a fun spirited & youthful 60s fashion, musical cultural movement

Betsey Johnson

Betseys style is very feminine and whimsical. It is often over the top and embellished.Her style is for the fun care free women.

Betsey Johnson

Betsey JohnsonBetsey Johnson has been honored with a plaque on fashion walk of fame in NY.Won a Timeless Talent award for the ability to change with the times & having 3 decades of fashion successShe owns majority of her business while other designers sold out to larger corporationsBetsey stays true to herself

Anna SuiMixed styles and time periodsAnna Sui always knew that she wanted to be a fashion designer.She studied at the Parsons School of Design in NYAnna launched her own label with only $300, working out of a loft, & selling to main American dept. stores.

Anna SuiHer designs are a combination of nostalgia, trendiness, rock & roll, & flea markets.All of her clothes have a strong underlying 1970s theme.Anna is constant searching for new ideas and challenges to keep her ahead of the times.

Anna Sui

Anna SuiAnna Sui has over 200 boutiques worldwide.Her commitment to fashion that is fun to wear hasnt diminished.Suis work reflects her ongoing concern to continue to make clothes accessible to the people she want wearing them.