Gianfranco Ferre - One of the Best Italian Designers
Gianfranco Ferre - One of the Best Italian Designers By James Philips Italian fashion designer Gianfranco Ferre managed to merge creativity and consistency in one piece. An architect by profession, he applied his knowledge of symmetry in his creations. He created a style, which reflected balance. Ferre's fashion sense sees the thin line between discipline and rebellion resulting in a unique design, which made an impact in fashion history. Hailed as Frank Floyd Wright of fashion, Ferre is distinguished for bringing out class in complex forms. Born on August 14, 1944 in Legnano, Italy, Ferre grew up in a traditional family where his mother taught him the value of discipline and education. He gained his degree in architecture in 1969. Threading a curved path to fashion, he started designing accessories the following year. He became a raincoat designer from 1972-1974. He started his own company called Baila in 1974. Equipped with technical skills and imagination, Ferre established his ...