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She designs the label Philosophy too, leading the powerful Italian fashion group Aeffe.   Anna Molinari - is the fashion designer behind the label Blumarine, a fashion brand founded in 1977 known for its modern and romantic look. In 1995 the company launched also the Anna Molinari label.   Anna Sui - is the fashion designer that better represents the cool New York lifestyle. She studied for 2 years at Parsons School of Design in New York. Anna Sui worked at various sportswear companies before designing her own collection in 1991, appreciated for her eclectic stylings, mixing Chanel style with 70's style.   Giorgio Armani - was born in Placenza, Italy in 1934. Giorgio Armani studied medicine at the University of Bologna. Aafter serving the Italian army, he work as a visual merchandiser for a famous Italian chain store. In the 1960s he worked with Nino Cerruti as a fashion designer. In 1974 he launched his own label starting with a menswear line, followed then by a womenswear line. His fashion house became an international name after the movie American Gigolo, when Richard Gere worn Armani. The name Giorgio Armani is synonymous with international style beyond fashion trends.   Cristobal Balenciaga - was born in San Sebastian, Spain on January 21, 1895. In 1915 he established his tailoring business, and got international fame after World War II. Balenciaga is known to be a master of illusion, and to introduce in 1957 the baby doll in fashion warld.   Dirk Bikkembergs - is a Belgian fashion designer, born in Germany in 1959. In 1982, after getting a diploma, Bikkembergs worked for various Belgian fashion groups. Four years later, Dirk Bikkembergs launched his own line of shoes in collaboration with a Belgian shoe manufacturer. The collection was a success thanks to revolutionary silhouette and style ideal for a specific man. He was a precursor of all the young designer's line. In the 1988 Bikkembergs signed a full men's collection. In 1992, Dirk Bikkemberg add also a woman's line. His philosophy is to design clothes without any relation to fashion. His clothes don't fade after 3 months, but can be used for years.   Bottega Veneta - was a family company founded in Vicenza, Italy in 1966 and run by Vittorio and Laura Moltedo manufacturing hand made bags. It quickly became famous thanks to Andy Warhol who bought a Bottega Veneta bag as X'mas gift. In 2001 the Gucci group became the biggest shareholder of the company and launched Bottega Veneta brand worldwide focusing on accessories and niche goods.   Burberry - British company founded in 1856, worldwide known for the classic gabardine trenchcoat for both men and women. After a decline, in 2001 Christopher Bailey has become the creative director of Burberry, and re launched the brand. After a Master's degree at the Royal College of Art in London, Bailey worked for Donna Karan and for Gucci, before working for Burberry.   Cacharel - Jean Louis Henri Bousquet changed his name into Cacharel (name of wild duck) after moving to Paris in 1950s. He worked at a men's tailor shop before launching his label Jean Cacharel in 1964. Jean Cacharel was at the right place at the right time (Paris after the second war), where pret a porter and mass market took place of haute couture. Cacharel was the first fashion designer to see the noveau riche class and their needs, comfortable and easy of wear clothes.   Calvin Klein - graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology and started his own business in 1968 designing coats and sportswear. In 1973 Calvin Klein emerged as a top fashion designer, he realized that most women wanted to wear all clothing by the same brand. Calvin Klein began to design collections with the above concept. A woman could be dressed for any occasion, simply combining clothes of her wardrobe. Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan dominate the New York fashion scene.   Celine - the first Celine boutique was opened in Paris in 1945 focusing on children's shoes. In the 1959 Celine started producing shoes, accessories and finery handbags for women. In 1998, the American Michael Kors became chief designer of the ready to wear womenswear, and the brand became renowned for ultra luxurious womenswear. Now Celine is one of the most famous deluxe brand.   Chanel - is a legendary name in fashion, founded by Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel in 1913. She is the most important fashion designer of the 20th century thanks to her use of sportswear for high fashion, the leather handbag, the little black dress, and Chanel No. 5 parfume created in 1921 and till popular. Chanel said: I am neither in the past nor avant garde. My style follows life.   Chloe - Gaby Aghionan, an Egyptian born, founded Chloe in Paris in 1952, producing a collection of women dresses. Christina Onassis, Maria Callas and Grace Kelly were some Chloe clients in the past. Stella McCartney in 1997 re launched the brand, when her best friends, Kate Moss, Madonna, and Cameron Diaz began to wear Chloe.   Christian Lacroix - was born in 1956, moved to Paris in 1971 to study at the Sorbonne. He began designing for Hermes in 1978, 10 years later Bernard Arnault, president of LVMH offered Lacroix the opportunity to launch his own label. Lacroix was known to use painting by 18th century artists bringing Rococo back to couture. In 1998 Christian Lacroix launched his ready to wear productions. Madonna worn a jewelled corsets for her 2004 Reinvention Tour.   Christian Dior - was born in France in 1905, in 1931 opened a fashion gallery, in 1938 Dior started working as a designer in a fashion gallery. After World War II, Dior launched his own trademark and opened a fashion house on Montaigne Avenue in Paris. His romantic and feminine look celebrating the beauty of human body, with rounded shoulders and real skirts was a success. Dior contributed to establish Paris as the culture capital of the world. A few years later, Dior introduced ready to wear in his own boutique, and began producing also furs, ties, and perfumes. In 1957, Dior suddenly died and Yves Saint Laurent became the designer of the Dior House. The CD logo of Christian Dior is a legend. The Duchess of Windsor, Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich liked wear CD.   Dolce & Gabbana - Domenico Dolce was born in 1958 in Sicily, Italy. Stefano Gabbana was born in 1962 in Milan. Gabbana used to fly to Sicily on holidays meeting Dolce. In 1995 they launhed their label, today an empire that includes D&G line, children wear, accessories, underwear, eyewear, fragrance, watches.   Fendi - the Fendi group was founded in 1925 by Adele Fendi from a small leather goods shopn in Rome. The family business expanded in the 1954 when the 5 daughters Paola, Anna, Franca, Carla, and Alda, began to run the company. The double F logo designed by Karl Lagerfeld is now an icon of chic handbags and accessories. In 1987, the daughter of Anna Fendi created the Fendissime, a lovely line for young girls.   Hermes - was established in 1837 by Thierry Hermes producing fine harness and accessories for horse riders. In the '20s, Hermes began to make sportswear clothing, but it was in the '50s and '60s that Hermes became famous for its clothing thanks to its printed silk ties first and the Kelly and Birkin handbags later. Today the fashion company based on rue du Faubourg Saint Honore in Paris, is worldwide known for luxury and expensive handcrafted leather goods and exquisite tailoring ready to wear clothing.   Hugo Boss - an Austrian tailor founded in 1923 as a manufacturer of workwear. In the '60s it began making suits for men and in 1985 was listed on the German stock exchange. Today Hugo Boss is one of the most recognisable suiting label in the world with about 700 stores worldwide.   Jean Paul Gaultier - was born in 1952, in the early '70s he worked for Pierre Cardin and in 1976 launched his own brand with ready to wear collections. Jean Paul Gaultier is one of the most trendy designers of French fashion, became worldwide famous in 1990, making the wardrobe for Madonna's Blonde Ambition tour (mind the corset with conical bra cups).   Hubert de Givenchy - one of the biggest fashion designer, was born in Beauvais, France in 1924. His first collection in 1952 was considered revolutionary, emphasizing the silhouette. His clothes were very simple for the time, and was the first to design clothes that accentuated the woman. Givenchy's clothes were choosen by many stars of Hollywood such as Audrey Hepburn who worn Givenchy in all her famous movies.   Guccio Gucci - founded the House of Gucci as a shop of leather accessories in 1906 in Florence. His original clientele were horseback riders. After World War II, Guccio's sons opened Gucci shop in Rome, Milan, and New York, introducing the characteristic double G motif. In the 1960s the Gucci brand was one of the status symbols of the times.   Donna Karan - while student at the Parsons School of Design in New York, she got a summer job in Anne Klein company. 3 years later, Karan became Klein's successor, and in 1984 launched her own brand (DKNY Donna Karan New York) with her husband emphasizing simple and sophisticated designs. In 1992 was launched a menswear line followed by fragrances, children's clothing, eyewear, and home furnishings.   Jil Sander - is a German born designer associated with minimalism. He opened her first shop in Hamburg, when was 24 years old, and launched her first women's collection with fabrics used for menswear. Jil Sander is still renowned for the development and use of high tech luxurious fabrics. In 1979 was launched Jil Sander Cosmetics and 5 years later a leather collection.   Lanvin - the couture house was founded by Jeanne Lanvin in the 1880s in Paris known for silk dresses, satin ribbon details and costume jewellery. Under Elbaz direction, born in Casablanca, Morocco, and raised and graduated in Tel Aviv, Lanvin has developed jewellery, shoe and handbag collections and feminine chic clothing.   John Galliano - was born in 1960 to a Gibraltan family, at the age of 6 moved to London. Attended Wilson's Grammar School and graduated in 1984. In 1990 Galliano started to show in Paris, in 1995 Galliano succeeded Hubert de Givenchy at the maison. 2 years later, Galliano became creative director at Christian Dior.   Karl Lagerfeld - was born in Hamburg in 1938, at the age of 14 moved to Paris, and when 17 he got his first job, at Pierre Balmain first and Jean Patou later. Lagerfeld didn't establish his own brand, but preferred a career as a freelance fashion designer. Lagerfeld designed Chloe from 1963 to 83 and 1992-97. He also designed for Fendi and Chanel. In 1984 he launched his own label, and the Lagerfeld Gallery, is a platform for his hobbies, such as photos, books, perfume, and art.   Marc Jacobs - was born in New York in 1963. As a teenager, Jacobs began to join club culture, meeting upper class people at the Studio 54. The sources of inspiration for cloting have been the cool girls that surround him, guessing what women want to wear all over the world. Jacobs completed a fashion degree at Parsons School of Design in New York in 1984. In 1986 was launched the first Marc Jacobs collection. In 1997 Jacobs was hired in Louis Vuitton as artistic director, he re launched the luggage company's image.   Missoni - was founded in 1953 by Rosita and Ottavio Missoni opening a small knitwear factory. The traditional Italian handicraft techniques coupled with innovation evolved into a luxury fashion world. In 1967 it took place in Florence the first Missoni catwalk. In 1970 the Missoni launched the recognisable motifs, stripes and zig zags on its collections. In 1997 Angela Missoni renovated the brand image, introducing florals and even denim without losing the essence of luxury.   Moschino - Italian fashion house was estabilished in 1983 and owes much to Mrs. Rossella Jardini who has re launched the brand, after the death of its founder Franco Moschino in 1994.   Paul Smith - was born in Nottingham in 1946, and became fashion designer after a serious accident while riding his bike interrupted his carrier as professional cyclist. Smith began studying fashion design at evening classes, and in 1970, opened a store in his native city with his wife. In 1976 launched his own brand with a menswear collection in Paris. In 1987 Smith opened a store in New York and 1993 in Paris. In 1994 was launched a womenswear collection and clothing for kids.   Louis Vuitton - was born in Anchay, France in 1821. In 1837 he moved to Paris. His approach in designing luggage was unrivaled. In 1875 the couturier Charles Frederic Worth said Louis Vuitton an important secret and Louis Vuitton turned this information into the first furniture used for travelling, the famous LV Wardrobe. Over one hundred years after his death, the firm Louis Vuitton presently owned by LVMH, is still the best fashion luxury house for bags and accessories.   Manolo Blahnik - is a Spanish fashion designer, synonymous with the finest footwear in the world, turning shoes from fashion into art. His shoes are extremely comfortable and well made, thanks to finest materials, and elegant colours. For many years Manolo Blahnik was unknown, but he suddenly became famous to millions thanks to television series in which his name was mentioned several times. Blahnik's shoes reflected women urban style. His clientele is Jerry Hall, Diana Ross Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell.   Prada - was established in Milan in 1913 by Mario Prada producing luxury leather goods. Miuccia Prada in 1978 inherited the firm, and after a PhD in Political Science together with her husband Patrizio Bertelli launched Prada fashion house, ready to wear and accessories, becoming one of the first fashion group in the world. Prada is famous to mix different fabrics and leather for both clothing and accessories.   Ralph Lauren - Ralph Lifshitz was born on October 14, 1939 in the Bronx, New York. He studied at the College of New York and served in the US Army till 1964. In 1967, he launched his famous Polo Ralph Lauren label, becaming designer and chairman of Polo Fashions New York. He reached international success designing the men's costume for The Great Gatsby in 1974 (movie by F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel). Ralph Lauren was the first one to sell his lifestyle not just clothing, when Ralph Lauren designs a collection, he thinks of all clothes and accessories of the entire wardrobe.   Roberto Cavalli - was born in Florence in 1940, and founded his own fashion company in the '60s. Aa a student at Florence's Academy of Art. Cavalli experimented printing on leather, as a decorator of textiles. Cavalli was one of the first to put leather on a catwalk. His collectiocs are unique combination of sex appeal and artisanal prints.   Tommy Hilfiger - was born in New York in 1952, and started to sign his own collection in 1984 in New York. Tommy Hilfiger said that Americans are my inspiration, his collection reflects American flag using the red, white and blue, and real people needs. Tommy Hilfiger is more a businessmen than a fashion designer, understanding that clothes will sell better if well advertised.   Valentino Garavani - was born in Voghera, Italy in 1932. He studied fashion design in Milan, then moved to Paris. Here he worked as assistant fashion designer to Guy Laroche. In 1962, he established his fashion house in Rome and launched his collection in Florence. His clientele is a list of the most famous women in the world such as Jacqueline Kennedy and Elizabeth Taylor to name just a few. Valentino's signature is luxury fashion, elegant, the best of made in Italy.   Gianni Versace - was born in the South of Italy on December 2, 1946. After getting a degree in architecture, he moved to Milan and worked as a fashion designer for Genny. In 1979, Gianni Versace started working with Richard Avedon, an American photographer who will shoot all his catalogs, and launched his menswear collection. Gianni Versace had a passion for the opera, and we can notice the grandiose costumes translating into his sensuality collections.   Yves Henri Donat Mathieu Saint Laurent - was born in the Algeri in 1936 from a rich French family. In 1955 Saint Laurent started working in Christian Dior as a fashion design assistant. In 1957 Saint Laurent succeeded Dior, after his death. In 1961, he founded his own fashion house inventing the trouser suit, the tuxedo as a fashion item, the transparency on the catwalk.   Vivienne Westwood - was born in Derbyshire in 1941, and became a legend, an innovative fashion designer who inspires many other designers. She invented the punk uniform, and Sex, Pirates, and Buffalo Girls printed on all clothing of her collections. She became an icon of fashin world without any formal training. Today she shows her ready to wear women's collection in Paris and a menswear collection in Milan, but the interest in vintage Westwood has never been so intense.   Ermenegildo Zegna - was founded in 1910 by Ermenegildo Zegna in the North of Italy. England and Scotland dominated the textile market, but Ermenegildo Zegna decided to launch his own fabrics brand that thanks to impeccable quality in raw materials, design, and craftsmanship, was exported worldwide. In the 1960s, his sons launched also a ready to wear collections. And in the 1980s started opening brand stores in Europe, US, and Asia.

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