Fashion is an industry that lives in the present, constantly shifting and evolving. As Rose Bertin once said, however, “there is nothing new except what is forgotten.” Even the most innovative new designs build upon innovations of the past, and in this article we take a look at ten designers who made indelible marks on the fashion world before their own passing:

1. Marie-Jeanne Rose Bertin (1747-1813)

French milliner and dressmaker…

When it comes to blogging, Twitter is the way of the future. Now we can keep up with our favorite celebrities and journalists long before fresh ink hits the magazine shelves, at 140 characters a pop. Who is currently navigating the twitterific world of fashion? Here is a sampling of the best:

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1. @xobetseyjohnson Betsey’s punky, flowery frocks may cost a pretty penny, but her twitter is the best clue-in…