#274 | The Rise of The Great Fashion Houses

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The 20th century saw the creation of world-famous luxury fashion
houses.


In this episode, we'll explore the stories of Chanel, Dior, Gucci
and Versace, and look at how they changed what we wear.


The first fashion designer: Charles Frederick Worth

The concept of "off the peg" clothes

Coco Chanel

Chanel & The Duke of Westminster

The founding of Gucci

The role of sanctions on Italy

The later life of the Gucci family

Christian Dior - designing in post-war Paris

"This is a new look"

Gianni Versace

Versace's approach to using celebrities

"Quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten" -
Aldo Gucci

Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary
available on the
website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/rise-great-fashion-houses


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