American Style - Season 1 - Eps 3: Material World (1980s)
The Reagan presidency ushers in a new era of optimism which leads to extravagance, excess and eventual greed. Brands capitalize on the spending while Wall Street capitalizes on the public. In the urban centers, marginalized communities are finding new ways to express themselves that will forever change American identity.
About American Style
Title: American Style
First Air Date: 2019-01-13
Last Air Date: 2019-01-20
Status: Ended
Rating: 1/10 (from 2 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 4
Network: CNN
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Vox Entertainment, Vox Media Studios
Synopsis
An examination of how America’s changing style through the decades has mirrored the political, social, and economic climate of the time. Using archival footage and interviews with fashion experts and cultural figures, the series highlights the most iconic moments from fashion and pop culture, giving audiences a front row seat to the runway of American history.
Cast
Christie Brinkley
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Tim Gunn
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Tommy Hilfiger
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Diane von Fürstenberg
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John Varvatos
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Valerie Steele
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Patricia Field
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Christopher Reid
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Carson Kressley
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Vanessa Williams
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