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Gianfranco Ferre. The Architect of Fashion. Gianfranco Ferre. Gianfranco Ferre became a household name in America in 1978 He introduced simple but extraordinary elegance to a society that not so simples tastes in 1978 Let’s look at What we drove What we wore What kept us entertained. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Gianfranco FerreThe Architect of Fashion
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Gianfranco FerreGianfranco Ferre became a household name in
America in 1978He introduced simple but extraordinary
elegance to a society that not so simples tastes in 1978
Let’s look atWhat we droveWhat we woreWhat kept us entertained
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Cars We Drove in 1978When Gianfranco Ferre Launched His First Line
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How We Looked in 1978When Gianfranco Ferre Launched His First Line
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What Entertained us in1978When Gianfranco Ferre Launched His First Line
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August 15, 1944 Born: Legnano, Italy, on August 15 1944 1969 Graduated: Milan Polytechnical
University 1970 Designed accessories and raincoats 1973 Set off to Asia for adventure (important
date!)
Early Life Gianfranco Ferre
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1974 Launched: Bailà, his first line 1978 Created: Gianfranco Ferre s.p.a. 1978 Introduced: First women’s collections (2)
1982 Introduced: First collection for men 1984 Launched: Perfume for women 1986 Launched: Cologne for men
Career Hightlights Gianfranco Ferre
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Later Career Gianfranco Ferre
1989 Replaced: Marc Bohan as Creative Director at Dior 1997 Left: Dior 2002 Sold: Gianfranco Ferre s.p.a. to IT HoldingsRemained:
Creative Director over his namesake brand 2007 Died: Age 62, brain hemmorhage 2010 to be continued . . .
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Style Phrases & Adjectives Gianfranco Ferre
“the Frank Lloyd Wright of fashion”
crisp lines, exact cutting, and visible seams
Influenced by his trips to AsiaSharply tailored dresses, suits, and structured ballroom skirts
classic proportions and simple yet grandiose beauty
elegant, structured and feminine silhouettes
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Recent CollectionsGianfranco Ferre
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Recent CollectionsGianfranco Ferre
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Gianfranco FerreNotable Clients
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EpologueIT holdings, the parent company of Gianfranco Ferre s.p.a. is
bankrupt.IT Holdings put Gianfranco Ferre s.p.a. up for auction in June
2010.We will learn soon whether IT Holdings found a buyer or
whether this legendary company will fade away.
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References Gianfranco Ferre: The Take (June 22, 2010.)
http://www.esquire.com/the-side/style-guides/mens-fashion-week/milan-mens-fashion-week-spring-2011. Esquire. Retrieved September 20, 2010
Gianfranco Ferre (April 21, 2008.) http://www.vogue.co.uk/biographies/080421-gianfranco-ferre-biography.aspx. Vogue. Retrieved September 20, 2010
Gianfranco Ferre (2010.) http://nymag.com/fashion/fashionshows/designers/bios/gianfrancoferre/. New York Magazine. Retrieved September 20, 2010
Who’s Who Designers>Gianfranco Ferra, Fashion Designer (January 18, 2007.) http://www.infomat.com/whoswho/gianfrancoferre.html. Fashion.infomat. Retrieved September 20, 2010
Ferre: Designs of Gianfranco Ferre. (December 2008.) http://www.lifeinitaly.com/fashion/ferre.asp. Lifeinitaly.com. Retrieved September 20, 2010
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References 2 Brand history: Gianfranco Ferré, the architect of fashion. (2010)
http://www.luxos.com/magazine/brand-history-gianfranco-ferre-the-architect-of-fashion. Luxos. Retrieved September 20, 2010
Milano: Gianfranco Ferre Fall Winter 2010. (January 23, 2009.) http://www.designscene.net/2009/01/milano-gianfranco-ferre-fall-winter.html. Design Scene. Retrieved September 20, 2010