Study Abroad

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Global Fashion Icons Who Studied Abroad and Their Fashion Capitals 

By Sujen Kumar 

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Explore the fashion icons who studied abroad and their fashion capitals, Discover how their experiences shaped their iconic styles. 

Introduction 

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Coco Chanel studied Aubazine Orphanage and Notre Dame Finishing School, Moulins, France. Paris became her fashion capital (CHANEL), where she revolutionized women's fashion. 

Coco Chanel 

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Ralph Lauren studied business at Baruch College, New York. New York became his fashion capital (Ralph Lauren Corporation), where he created the quintessential American style. 

Ralph Lauren 

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Tom Ford studied architecture at Parsons School of Design in Paris. Paris became his fashion capital (TOM FORD), influencing his luxurious and sophisticated designs. 

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Tom Ford 

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Yves Saint Laurent studied at fashion school in Paris at the École de la Chambre Syndicale de la haute couture. Paris became his fashion capital (YSL), where he pioneered androgynous fashion. 

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Yves Saint Laurent  

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Christian Louboutin studied design art at the Académie d'Art Roederer in Paris. Paris became his fashion capital (Christian Louboutin), inspiring his iconic red-soled shoes. 

Christian Louboutin 

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Marc Jacobs studied at High School of Art and Design and studied at Parsons School of Design in New York. New York became his fashion capital (MARC JACOBS), where he launched his successful career. 

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Marc Jacobs 

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Calvin Klein studied fashion design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. New York became his fashion capital (Calvin Klein Inc.), where he established his clean and modern aesthetic. 

Calvin Klein 

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Donatella Versace studied degree in languages at the University of Florence, Italy. Milan became her fashion capital (VERSACE), where she revitalized the Versace brand. 

Donatella Versace 

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Christian Dior studied political science at Ecole des Sciences Politiques in Paris. Paris became his fashion capital (DIOR), where he introduced the iconic "New Look". 

Christian Dior 

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Stella McCartney studied fashion design at Central Saint Martins in London. London became her fashion capital (Stella McCartney), where she championed sustainable and cruelty-free fashion. 

Stella McCartney 

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These fashion icons studied abroad and found inspiration in their fashion capitals and Their experiences shaped their unique styles and contributed to the global fashion landscape.  

Recap 

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Thanks for reading

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