The Man Who Dressed America | Perry Ellis

This video takes a look at Perry Ellis's impactful fashion design from the 1970s and 1980s, highlighting a 1981 Fall collection, a 1981-82 suit, and a 1980s coat. We explore the evolution of his style and its place in fashion history, featuring a 1991 advert for Perry Ellis handbags and a 1994 shirt design. Discover how his creative vision shaped 80s fashion and influenced vintage fashion for years to come. Topics covered: Perry Ellis's rise from Virginia to fashion icon His revolutionary "slouch look" and design philosophy The untold story of his relationship with Laughlin Barker Why the fashion industry silenced his AIDS diagnosis The lost generation of designers who died in the crisis Marc Jacobs's grunge collection and Perry Ellis's legacy How his daughter is keeping his memory alive A documentary about fashion, fear, love, and the cost of silence. ------------- Watch our other videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM3OqLHVo6eGkl86dsCJlWdQg9UNuNoWm https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM3OqLHVo6eH5hSfUOdjVzGLZxfJOKbeG -------------- 💬 Which fashion icon should we explore next? Let me know what you think in the comments. 👍 Like, 🔔 subscribe, and click the bell so you never miss an icon. https://www.youtube.com/@TheFashionMemoir ✨ Remember: in fashion as in life, be fearless and fabulous — this is The Fashion Memoir.