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The Declaration
Christian Dior was very superstitious and often consulted his astrologer and carried lucky charms, believing they brought him good fortune. He also named his first fragrance, "Miss Dior," after his sister Catherine, who was a member of the French Resistance during World War II.

11/7 “You can never take too much care over the choice of your shoes. Too many women think that they are unimportant, but the real proof of an elegant woman is what is on her feet.” Christian Dior

By: Sophia Montesinos, Editor
November 7, 2025
Marc Jacobs was the first fashion designer to be featured in an episode of the TV show South Park in 2011. He also learned Spanish to communicate with his nail technician, highlighting his dedication.

11/6 “Clothes mean nothing until someone lives in them.” Marc Jacobs

By: Sophia Montesinos, Editor
November 6, 2025
Westwood was an elementary school teacher before becoming a world-famous designer. She also once famously declared that she only washes her hair once a month.

11/5 “Fashion is very important. It is life-enhancing and, like everything that gives pleasure, it is worth doing well.” Vivienne Westwood

By: Sophia Montesinos, Editor
November 5, 2025
Before becoming a fashion editor, Diana had a lingerie shop in London. Legend has it that Wallis Simpson seduced Edward, then Prince of Wales, while wearing one of Diana's nightgowns.

11/4 “You gotta have style. It helps you get down the stairs. It helps you get up in the morning. It’s a way of life. Without it, you’re nobody. I’m not talking about lots of clothes.” Diana Vreeland

By: Sophia Montesinos, Editor
November 4, 2025
Her first perfume, Shocking, came in a bottle that was an exact replica of the torso of actress Mae West. She was also a pioneer in fashion who collaborated with surrealist artists like Salvador Dalí and created unusual accessories such as a purse shaped like a telephone and buttons that resembled everyday objects.

11/3 “In difficult times, fashion is always outrageous.” Elsa Schiaparelli

By: Sophia Montesinos, Editor
November 3, 2025
She was the first designer to put seams on the outside of a garment, leave hems unfinished and use slogans on her sweaters. She has also been credited with popularisation of wearing black. In 1972, Rykiel was dubbed "Queen of Knits" by Women's Wear Daily.

10/31 “How can you live the high life if you do not wear the high heels?” Sonia Rykiel

By: Sophia Montesinos, Editor
October 31, 2025
This image was taken during Fashion Week. He is pictured smiling at a baby.

10/29 “Fashion is the armor to survive the reality of everyday life.” Bill Cunningham

By: Sophia Montesinos, Editor
October 29, 2025
She began her career as an apprentice for an Italian textile manufacturer, designing basic items like T-shirts and shirt dresses before launching her own brand.

10/28 “Style is something each of us already has, all we need to do is find it.” Diane von Furstenberg

By: Sophia Montesinos, Editor
October 28, 2025
Alexander McQueen is that he was a competitive synchronized swimmer in his youth, being the only boy on a team of forty girls. His love for the water continued into his adult life, and he was also a keen scuba diver, a passion that heavily influenced one of his later collections, "Plato's Atlantis".

10/27 “I think there is beauty in everything. What ‘normal’ people perceive as ugly, I can usually see something of beauty in it.” Alexander McQueen

By: Sophia Montesinos, Editor
October 27, 2025
The brownstone apartment building used in the show is a real address, but the interior was a set at a studio. Additionally, in the first movie, Sarah Jessica Parker actually wore a wig instead of dyeing her hair darker for her role.

10/24 “I like my money right where I can see it…hanging in my closet.” Carrie Bradshaw

By: Sophia Montesinos, Editor
October 24, 2025
The character Edna Mode in Disney/Pixar's The Incredibles was modeled after her, and her iconic sunglasses were actually blue-tinted glass to help her see how colors would look in black-and-white film.

10/23 “You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it.” Edith Head

By: Sophia Montesinos, Editor
October 23, 2025
She was once nicknamed "Bathhouse Bette" for entertaining at the Continental Baths, a gay bathhouse in Manhattan, before she became famous. She also named her debut album, The Divine Miss M, after her nickname from this period.

10/22 “I firmly believe that with the right footwear one can rule the world.” Bette Midler

By: Sophia Montesinos, Editor
October 22, 2025
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