Issey Miyake is a high-end Japanese fashion brand, named for the late designer who founded the house in 1970. The designer behind the eponymous label was a known for his innovative and technology-driven clothing designs, a brief which continues to influence the label’s collections today. Miyake was born in Hiroshima in 1938 and lived through the atomic bombing of the city as a child. This experience had a profound impact on him and his work, and he often spoke about the importance of peace and harmony in design and in culture.
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BOWEN: FRENCH SHOEMAKERS IN THE BRITISH TRADITION
Bowen Shoes is a French shoemaker that specializes in Goodyear welted shoes. The company was founded in 1988 by Francois de Virieu, who wanted to create a brand that combined the best of English shoemaking with French design. Bowen shoes are known for their high quality, classic styling, and comfortable fit and are a subsidiary brand of the French footwear specialists, Manfield.
CAROLINA HERRERA: THE DARLING OF NEW YORK FASHION
Carolina Herrera is a Venezuelan-American fashion designer known for her elegant and sophisticated designs. She is also known for dressing some of the world’s most famous women, including Jacqueline Onassis, Laura Bush, Michelle Obama, and Melania Trump. Herrera was born in Caracas, Venezuela, in 1939. She began her career in fashion as a publicist for Vogue magazine. In 1981, she launched her own fashion line, which quickly became known for its classic and timeless designs.
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.
LORO PIANA: THE ULTIMATE EXPRESSION OF QUIET LUXURY
Loro Piana is an Italian luxury fashion house founded in 1924 by Pietro Loro Piana. The company is known for its high-quality fabrics, particularly cashmere, vicuña, and other fine wools. Loro Piana’s products include clothing, accessories, and home furnishings.
JIMMY CHOO: THE ICONIC SHOE DESIGNER
Jimmy Choo is a British luxury fashion house specializing in shoes, handbags, accessories, and fragrances. The company was founded in 1996 by Malaysian Chinese couture shoe designer Jimmy Choo and British Vogue accessories editor Tamara Mellon. The brand claims to have been a favorite of Diana, Princess of Wales.
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.
ZEGNA: TURNING OUT THE BEST-DRESSED FOR OVER A CENTURY
Zegna is an Italian luxury fashion house founded in 1910 in Trivero, Italy, by Ermenegildo Zegna. The brand is known for its high-quality fabrics, particularly suiting, and its commitment to craftsmanship and innovation. Zegna is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of luxury menswear, and its products are sold in over 500 stores in over 100 countries.
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