Visits: 20 Mary Quant was one of the best-known designers of the Swinging Sixties, a creative and commercial trailblazer who put London fashion on the world map. Synonymous with defining styles of the era, including the miniskirt and hot pants, …
Paco Rabanne, Couturier of the Space Age, Dies at 88
Visits: 25 He burst onto the French fashion scene in 1966 and, with dresses made from metal, plastic and paper, changed the definition of couture. Paco Rabanne, the Spanish designer whose futuristic creations gave shape to the dreams of the …
Bess Abell, Social Secretary in Johnson White House, Dies at 87
Visits: 30 Bess Abell, the White House social secretary during President Lyndon B. Johnson’s administration, was code-named “Iron Butterfly.” She had a light touch and exuded charm and warmth, but she was organized, efficient and tough as nails. She always …