| The realm of fashion design, by its sheer glamour and | | | | World War era saw the emergence of other countries |
| grace, has always been exciting and intriguing. When | | | | as the centers of fashion and Paris ceased to be the |
| we talk of fashion design, it implies a form of art that | | | | sole influential factor. The rising British fashion industry |
| incorporates the nuances of creating clothes and | | | | brought a new range of street fashion focusing mainly |
| accessories. | | | | on the young consumers. |
| The history of fashion design can be traced back to | | | | Later, American designers such as Calvin Klein And |
| the beginning of the19th century when the designs | | | | Ralph Lauren came to the fore with their sportswear |
| were the product of the dresses worn in the royal | | | | and made it a style statement. Today, fashion designs |
| courts. Eventually, Charles Frederick Worth, the first | | | | can be categorized into two main categories. The |
| fashion designer, set up his first fashion house in Paris. | | | | haute couture is designed for individual customers. The |
| His designs greatly influenced the people and they | | | | other category is the ready-to-wear collection. While |
| labeled them as the designs of the "House Of Worth." | | | | the former is based on certain themes and is more for |
| As a result, a designer became synonymous with a | | | | creating a style statement, the latter is meant for the |
| particular brand. | | | | masses. |
| Another important designer who made a significant | | | | The mid-90s saw the emergence of a new breed of |
| contribution to the evolution of the fashion was Paul | | | | designers who redefined traditional concepts. They |
| Poi Ret. He blended the classical style consisting of | | | | looked at fashion from a new angle, creating their own |
| aesthetic dressing with Paris fashion. Other important | | | | new concepts. |
| designers of this age were Patou, Vionnet, Fortuny, | | | | Thus, the world of fashion design has witnessed a |
| Lanvin and Chanel. | | | | steady evolution over the years and has been the |
| Throughout the 20th century, Paris remained the | | | | by-product of the sincere efforts of many of the top |
| world's fashion hub, with countries such as the US and | | | | designers. |
| Britain openly aping the French designs. The post | | | | |