Course Description
Summary
This class will examine the fashions and designers of the Couture, ranging from Worth to Dior and beyond, and including Chanel, Schiaparelli, Vionnet, McQueen, and van Herpen, among others. We will examine the topic in the context of the culture: the artistic, political and technological shifts of their times. While the primary focus of the class will be the giants there will be assignments that will expand upon the topic, to explore artists and designers in more diverse situations.
Assignments will include design / research projects and research papers.
