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The 20th century saw the creation of world-famous luxury fashion houses.
In this episode, we'll explore the stories of Chanel, Dior, Gucci and Versace, and look at how they changed what we wear.
The first fashion designer: Charles Frederick Worth
The concept of "off the peg" clothes
Coco Chanel
Chanel & The Duke of Westminster
The founding of Gucci
The role of sanctions on Italy
The later life of the Gucci family
Christian Dior - designing in post-war Paris
"This is a new look"
Gianni Versace
Versace's approach to using celebrities
"Quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten" - Aldo Gucci
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/rise-great-fashion-houses)
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