On May 22, 1973, a rainy day in New York did not stop the fashion community from celebrating the Brooklyn Bridge's anniversary. Designers, including Donald Brooks and Anne Klein, gathered for festive dinners and lively discussions. Klein's designs, particularly her 130-piece fall collection, showcased seasonless, versatile styles that significantly transformed women's fashion. Her philosophy emphasized personal enjoyment in wearability, making her designs long-lasting staples in wardrobes. The celebration contrasted with the political tensions of the Watergate scandal, highlighting a vibrant culture amidst adversity that continues today.
"I will never put anything into a collection that I will not enjoy wearing myself," Klein once famously told WWD.
The buildable collection of seasonless silhouettes that effortlessly transitioned from day to night was a revolution in the way women curated their wardrobes.
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