Few items of apparel are as iconic as Max Mara’s camel coat, a cashmere wrap coat that is, arguably, one of the most in-demand pieces of womenswear ever produced. It has been the mainstay of the Max Mara house, founded in 1951 as a Ready-to-Wear high fashion designer. Initially focussed on the Italian marker, the Reggio Emilia outfitters offer a full range of fashions, accessories, fragrances and jewellery to an international customer base. The label has also ventured into couture and has an acclaimed bridalwear range.
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ALEXANDER MCQUEEN: BRINGING THE AVANT-GARDE INTO HIGH FASHION AND CLASSIC TAILORING
Alexander McQueen is a British luxury fashion brand known for its avant-garde and often provocative designs. The brand was founded by the renowned British fashion designer Lee Alexander McQueen in 1992. McQueen quickly gained recognition in the fashion industry for his innovative and boundary-pushing creations.
DIOR: A PRE-EMINENT COUTURE GRAND MAISON
Christian Dior’s eponymous fashion house has had a profound impact on the world of fashion and luxury goods since its foundation in 1946. The designer label has come to epitomise what is signature French style, both through the long association with high fashion and Couture as well as ready-to-wear and off-the-rack pieces.
ERDEM: LUXURY DESIGNER LABEL LOVED BY HIGH SOCIETY
Erdem is a luxury fashion house founded in 2005 by Canadian-born, Turkish-British designer Erdem Moralioglu. The brand is known for its romantic, feminine designs with a focus on craftsmanship and attention to detail. Erdem’s collections often feature bold floral prints, delicate embroidery, and luxurious fabrics.
LOUIS VUITTON: FROM ILLUSTRIOUS TRUNKMAKER TO GRAND FASHION HOUSE
Louis Vuitton Malletier, commonly known as Louis Vuitton or LV, is a French luxury fashion house and company founded in 1854 by Louis Vuitton. The label’s LV monogram appears on most of its products, ranging from luxury bags and leather goods to ready-to-wear, shoes, perfumes, watches, jewellery, accessories, sunglasses and books. Louis Vuitton is one of the world’s leading international fashion houses. It sells its products through standalone boutiques, lease departments in high-end departmental stores, and through the e-commerce section of its website.
BALENCIAGA: THE CULT HIGH-END FASHION LABEL FROM SPAIN
Balenciaga is a luxury fashion house founded in 1917 by Cristóbal Balenciaga in San Sebastián, Spain. The brand is known for its avant-garde designs and high-quality craftsmanship. Balenciaga has been credited with revolutionizing fashion throughout the 20th century, and its designs continue to be influential today.
PRADA: THE REVERED LUXURY LEATHER GOODS MAKER AND FASHION HOUSE
Prada is an Italian luxury fashion house founded in 1913 by Mario Prada. The brand is known for its minimalist and elegant designs, as well as its high-quality craftsmanship. Prada produces a wide range of products, including clothing, handbags, accessories, fragrances, and eyewear.
DOLCE & GABBANA: THE LEGENDARY DUO THAT LAUNCHED A FASHION POWERHOUSE
Dolce & Gabbana is an Italian luxury fashion house founded in 1985 by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. The brand is known for its sensual and glamorous designs, as well as its high-quality craftsmanship. Dolce & Gabbana produces a wide range of products, including clothing, handbags, accessories, fragrances, and cosmetics.
GIVENCHY: THE MASTER COUTURE DESIGNER AND FASHION HOUSE
Givenchy is a French luxury fashion house founded in 1952 by Hubert de Givenchy. The brand is known for its elegant and sophisticated designs, as well as its high-quality craftsmanship. Givenchy produces a wide range of products, including clothing, handbags, accessories, fragrances, and cosmetics.
AKRIS
Akris is a premium luxury womenswear brand that has been catering to high fashion clientele since 1922. The company, began life as a textiles and apron manufacturing concern under the helm of founder Alice Kriemler-Schoch, before slowly evolving into the haute couture powerhouse that it is recognised as today. The brand remains under the ownershipContinue reading “AKRIS”
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