Nov 2022
The 1990s Episode 4: Karl Lagerfeld and The Role of Creative Director
Karl Lagerfeld reinvented the role of designer as a creative director, rather than just an in-house couturier. That model, which is standard today, came to wider prominence in the 90’s — a shift which will be perhaps his most lasting legacy. Lagerfeld channeled the zeitgeist and ... Show More
33m 29s
The 90’s marked the moment when now iconic American designers turned their distinctive fashion labels into household names. Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, and Ralph Lauren cemented the notion of the designer as brand behemoth, defining an aspirational American lifestyle beyond fashion—into homewear, fragrance, and beauty. We follow the stories of the designers w ... Show More
