Fashion designers and their mothers, the eternal muses
In life and on the catwalk, the women who influenced his character and work remain a symbol and an inexhaustible source of inspiration.
The genius and vision of a designer arises, in most cases, from a born talent. However, the touch of inspiration can come from the most variable sources, predictable or not, mainly from the environment and the people who saw them grow, who were always there. It is not surprising that many of these creatives found their muses in the most representative figure of their lives : the mother.
Perhaps it was the woman who taught them a taste for good clothing; or perhaps who inherited their sensitivity and the search for beauty; who encouraged them to pursue their dreams or go against adversity. Be that as it may, his stamp continues in his most praised designs to this day.
Angela Missoni
The designer has shared on past occasions how her mother has been her inspiration, mentor and constant follower. He learned from her by observing and appreciating her traditions ; Later, at the age of 18, he helped her in her work for the brand. " But my fascination and curiosity for his taste and strength, his appearance and personality, his will and abilities began much earlier, day by day, growing by his side . "
alessandro michele
The hallmark of Gucci 's previous Creative Director is unmistakable, and he himself has accepted that his style stems from the fusion of his parents and their respective personalities. From her mother, she inherited the idea of a Hollywood beauty. Throughout the years she maintained an undeniable passion for the seventh art ; In addition, he worked as an assistant to a film executive. This influence can be seen in the special effects that he has used on his catwalks, as well as in those appearances in which his models have held their heads in their hands (as Jared Leto did at the 2019 Met Gala). " There's something eccentric about people like her that we miss today, so I built my fashion show around the idea of individuality ."
michael kors
The designer claims that his sense of style and attitude were inspired by his mother , who was a model. She was always by his side supporting him with love and wisdom. « My mother was a young mother and I became her constant companion. We did everything together, from model auditions to shopping together, which was always one of my favorite moments. I even helped her redesign her wedding dress when she was five years old. Our bond has only grown stronger over the years . "
Stella McCartney
Ironically, her mom's lack of 'fashion sense' inspired her to pursue this profession. His parents, Linda and Paul McCartney, were not very interested in everything that had to do with clothing labels, they just experimented and it was a part that they lived intuitively and freely . « I think that's why they inspired me so much visually, because their fashion sense wasn't strategic or thoughtful. It just came naturally, the whole mix of old and new, glamorous and timeless... I think the fact that my parents were unconventional, especially given their position, had a big influence on the way I that I conduct myself now in design and business. It had a huge impact on my desire to do something a little more than just design a pretty dress and put it on a runway and make it glamorous . "
Raf Simons
His mother was one of the first people to invest in his eponymous label, she did so accompanied by Raf's father through a fax machine directed to his studio in Belgium. It is common to see her in parades; the most memorable of them: her Dior couture debut. In that iconic moment, he gave her a big hug onstage. Seeing his parents, the designer gave in to emotion and burst into tears in their arms.
