Gianfranco FerreThe Architect of Fashion

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

Cars We Drove in 1978When Gianfranco Ferre Launched His First Line

How We Looked in 1978When Gianfranco Ferre Launched His First Line

What Entertained us in1978When Gianfranco Ferre Launched His First Line

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

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

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 . . .

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

Recent CollectionsGianfranco Ferre

Recent CollectionsGianfranco Ferre

Gianfranco FerreNotable Clients

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.

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

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