The most photographed French woman in America after the Statue of Liberty.
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Introduction/ Biography: Born on April 22, 1963, in Grenoble, France, Fashion Designer Catherine Malandrino began her success of a career in Paris and then took over in New York. She first worked in the houses of Emanuel Ungaro, Louis Feraud, and at Et Vous. She made her entrance in America in 1998, as Diane Von Furstenberg's head designer. Malandrino's label is described as the energy of Manhattan and the romance of Paris as many people describe her collections. Catherine Malandrino has become a face that embodies femininity and strength. She started
her own labels which are The Catherine Malandrino Collection and The Catherine Malandrino Limited Edition. She now designs wholesale and it is distributed in Neiman Marcus. Some of her clients consist of Sarah Jessica Parker, Hale Berry, and many more. Her clients all have a sense of independence which is what Malandrino portrays. To Malandrino individuality is at the heart of fashion; no women should look the same because no one is alike. Catherine's American- flag dress put her on the map and she later became a virtual household name after serving as a judge on Project Runway and having her store and having her store and designs featured prominently on Sex and the City.
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Critical Analysis:
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Malandrino has changed the fashion landscape for the young and hip. Her designs showcase the boundaries between a woman's soft feminine side and her cutting edge wit; she has blazed a tremendous path. “I want to bring softness and refinement to an urban, feminine wardrobe and to help the woman show her character and individuality through her unique clothes.” - Catherine Malandrino. She is very well known for her innovative draping skills. Her designs display femininity and they inspire women's individuality. She was inspired by Coco Chanel, Jeanne Lanvin, and Madeleine Vionnet’s style. She also gained a lot of new knowledge from the couture houses that she worked in before starting her own label. Her designs are described as chic, feminine, and they have a recognizable silhouette. Malandrino has similar concepts of empowering women as well as Chanel, Lanvin, and Vionnet. Since Malandrino was small she was inspired by the way that Chanel liberated women by proposing a new wardrobe. That is when she realized that clothes have inner power too. Silhouettes, neck lines, and anything that has to do with the garment all can change the way people think or live. She then made it a goal to change and empower woman in her designs. Catherine Malandrino is a fashion icon because she has dedicated herself to empowering women and stepping out of her box and designing everything from her American flag collection to inspiration from the Amish community. She is a role model to many women not just by her gorgeous, sexy designs but because she helps women feel beautiful.
American Flag Collection 2001
Her American Flag collection was inspired by The American Dream. She launched this collection in 2001 which was coincidently the same year 9/11 happened which caused a lot of trauma. The concept was loosely fitting dresses combined with jagged T-shirts that were inspired by the Stars and Stripes.
Future Trends:
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Catherine Malandrino did start a significant trend, her simplistic, chic, and feminine draping skills really put her on the map, as well as her American Flag collection that changed her life. Her jumpers are recognizable and they portray her own style. They are loose and beautifully draped. All her designs show off a women’s sexy and edgy style. They really do explain the romance of Paris and the attitude and lifestyle of the Manhattan women and the casualness of an American woman. Other fashion designers can really look up to Malandrino, not only for her fabulous designs but for her incredible life story, starting by designing and revamping her own ski outfit that made her the sensation of the slopes to her amazing collections that never seem to disappoint.
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People can always recognize Malandrino’s style by her signature jumper, which many celebrities have been a big fond of. Her romantic styled dresses are indescribable; they look beautiful on the models and the celebrities.Who would have thought that in your closet you could find something similar to Malandrino’s style? Well I did, I would have never thought that a simple, strapless, jumper would be similar to her style. It is a black and white flower print jumper that is form fitting, but still comfy and casual. You can either dress it up for a more edgy, night out of town day look or dress it down for a more casual day with your friends. I feel confident and it is perfect for those days when you don’t know what to wear but you still want to look put together. You can really pull off an effortless, edgy, chic style just like Malandrino’s.
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Works Cited:
"Catherine Malandrino." Stylesight. Stylesight, n.d. Web. 18 Aug. 2013.
"Catherine Malandrino" WGSN. WGSN, n.d. Web. 1 Sept. 2013. <http:/ http://www.wgsn.com.subscriptions.fidm.com/content/wgsn/unifiedsearch.html?q=zac%20malandrino&tags=&type=all&t=all&_charset_=utf-8 >
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