These designers were focused on evoking moods, and accomplished such by producing unique pieces, one custom design at a time. This was a turning point in fashion history, it set in motion modern fashion, and fossilized the preceding eras.
”There is a clear lineage back to La Belle Epoque, from the modern pieces that I am designing presently,'' says Shao Yang, Founder & Creative Director of The Tailory New York. “Designing this collection has been on my mind for years. It is a throwback to the high-waisted invasion, and when corsets were finally liberated. Presently, I respectively consider both design elements as customary.”