In the spotlight… Fashion design
In medieval and Renaissance times, clothing was mainly designed by craftsmen and tailors to meet the needs of the nobility and the wealthy classes. Dressmaking was an artisanal activity, often handed down from generation to generation, and the concept of the fashion designer as we know it today did not yet exist.
It was only in the 19th century that it began to take shape as a distinct profession. Great designers such as Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent and many others transformed fashion into a globalised industry, with couture houses, catwalk shows, and sophisticated communication.
Take a behind-the-scenes look at Gaelle Edou, the exceptional designer behind the Cameroonian Fashion House Sartoria Gaecy, and discover the secrets of this profession.