Fashion Trivia: The Original Red-Carpet Dresser

Do you know who started the whole “dressing celebrities for award shows” thing? Artwork: Angela Wei/Fashionista Test your fashion-industry knowledge with our new-old weekly series, Fashion Trivia! There’s no prize (yet) for having the right answer, but you get theoretical bonus points for not using Google. Q: Which famous designer is credited with being “the original red-carpet dresser,” outfitting A-list actors and actresses for big award shows before the proliferation of celebrity stylists? Scroll down for the answer… A: Giorgio Armani. The designer opened a Rodeo Drive store in 1988 and quickly began pursuing Hollywood stars, who previously purchased their… Read Full Article