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• ... that The Independent named the black dress (pictured) worn by Rita Hayworth in the 1946 film Gilda as one of the Ten Best Fashion Moments in Film?
• ... that the pencil skirt was popularised by French designer Christian Dior in the late 1940s?
• ... that Franc Fernandez, designer of Lady Gaga's meat dress and "Bad Romance" "diamond crown" costume, was mostly self-trained.

Source

1. Wikipedia:Recent_additions/2011/June#14_June_2011
2. Wikipedia:Recent_additions/2009/May#31_May_2009
3. Wikipedia:Recent_additions/2011/June#9_June_2011