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Moment 74: Miuccia the Explorer
Since 1988, Miuccia Prada has reinvented herself time and time again—often changing course 180 degrees from…
Moment 47: Calvin and Controversy
The infamous 1980 jean campaign starring a young Brooke Shields kicked off a long career of provocation for…
Moment 36: The Lunch Bunch
Since the Sixties, WWD’s photographers have captured the well-dressed socialites who meet for a midday excuse…
Moment 17: Hat Tricks
WWD covered the inclusion and evolution of hats in women’s wear, from Diane Keaton’s boyish bowler in Annie…
Moment 1: Labor Pains
WWD chronicled labor disputes and tragedies that led to the formation of a Joint Board of Sanitary Control…
We Said It
You may be surprised to see what phrases in the common lexicon originated in the pages of WWD.
Moment 86: This Old House
Pair the right designer with the right house and sparks can fly, as Alber Elbaz, Nicolas Ghesqiuère, Riccardo…
Moment 70: Campeau Gets Crazy
Hunger for acquisitions sent Robert Campeau, a developer with grand plans for malls, on a department store…
Moment 61: Family Matters
The Fendis, Missonis and Ferragamos are only a few of the Italian families that have passed their companies…
Moment 52: Logo Motion
Beginning with monogrammed Vuitton and Gucci bags in the Seventies, the status-driven logo craze among…
Moment 27: Pierre the Pioneer
An earlier adopter of licensing, Pierre Cardin has been adorning ties, fragrances, flatware and more with his…
Moment 16: Dior’s Bright New Star
Christian Dior’s debut collection was anchored in two new skirt silhouettes, a mid-calf length for daytime…