Library Designer Files; Balenciaga, 1950.

Designer/Fashion Files

The Library possesses a unique collection of photographs clipped from fashion magazines over the years. Housed in the Circulation Department, this collection is arranged by designer name or fashion subject, and then by decade.

The Designer and Fashion Files can be searched using StyleCat Library Catalog
  1. Type designer files or fashion files in the “Search Terms” field
  2. Select "Series Name Begins With" from the “Search Type” menu
  3. Click on the “Go” button
  4. Chose the series name to view the full list of designer or fashion files

The Collection Development Policy for the Designer and Fashion Files is available to view as a PDF.

Adrian, Balenciaga, Balenciaga Firm, Chanel, House of Chanel, Comme des Garcons, Elsa Schiaparelli, BCBG Max Azria, Alexander McQueen, Cynthia Rowley, Madeleine Vionnet, Gianni Versace, Bottega Veneta, Daryl K., and Judith Leiber  Designer Files are now available on FITDIL.