Arket
Modern Basics with Nordic Cool: Arket’s Refined Essentials Origins and Founding Arket was launched in 2017 by the H&M Group as a premium lifestyle concept focused on modern essentials, sustainability, and timeless design. Headquartered in Stockholm, Arket was created to offer high-quality fashion, accessories, and home goods in one elevated, minimalist destination inspired by Scandinavian […]
Dior
Dior: The Icon of French Elegance and Timeless Luxury Origins and Founding Christian Dior founded his eponymous fashion house in 1946 in Paris, France, with the financial backing of entrepreneur Marcel Boussac. Dior’s debut collection in 1947, famously known as the “New Look,” revolutionized post-war fashion with its emphasis on feminine silhouettes, featuring cinched waists, full skirts, and luxurious fabrics. The New Look celebrated […]
Turnbull & Asser
Bottega Veneta
Bottega Veneta: Quiet Luxury Redefined Origins and Founding Bottega Veneta was founded in 1966 in Vicenza, Italy, by Michele Taddei and Renzo Zengiaro. Initially specializing in artisanal leather goods, the brand quickly gained recognition for its “intrecciato” weave, a hallmark of its understated elegance. This technique, which weaves leather strips together to create a seamless finish, became a symbol of refined […]
Ferragamo
Ferragamo: The Pinnacle of Italian Elegance and Craftsmanship Origins and Founding Ferragamo, originally founded as Salvatore Ferragamo in 1927 by its namesake designer, began as a small workshop in Florence, Italy. Salvatore Ferragamo, often referred to as the “shoemaker to the stars,” gained fame in Hollywood during the 1920s for his innovative and artistic footwear designs. After returning to Italy, Ferragamo […]
Allsaints
AllSaints: Edgy Elegance with a British Heritage Origins and Founding AllSaints was founded in 1994 by Stuart Trevor and Kait Bolongaro in London, England. Initially launched as a wholesale menswear brand, AllSaints soon expanded into womenswear and retail stores, offering a distinct aesthetic that blends grunge, minimalism, and rock-and-roll edge. The brand’s name was inspired by All Saints Road in Notting Hill, a vibrant area known for its creative culture. […]
Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen: Dark Romanticism and Avant-Garde Mastery Origins and Founding Alexander McQueen, the iconic British luxury fashion house, was founded in 1992 by Lee Alexander McQueen, a designer celebrated for his uncompromising creativity and boundary-pushing designs. After honing his craft at Savile Row, where he mastered tailoring, McQueen brought his visionary aesthetic to the fashion world, merging dark romanticism with avant-garde innovation. The brand became […]
Burberry
Burberry: The Quintessential British Luxury Brand Origins and Founding Burberry was founded in 1856 by Thomas Burberry, a 21-year-old draper’s apprentice, in Basingstoke, England. Originally established as an outerwear company, Burberry gained fame for its invention of gabardine, a weatherproof and breathable fabric that revolutionized rainwear. The brand’s functional yet elegant designs quickly became a staple for explorers, military personnel, […]
Rowing Blazers
Rowing Blazers: A Contemporary Take on Classic Preppy Style Origins and Founding Rowing Blazers was founded in 2017 by Jack Carlson, a former U.S. national rowing team member and archaeologist. Drawing inspiration from his experience in rowing and his fascination with the traditions of collegiate and athletic blazers, Carlson sought to create a brand that celebrated the heritage of preppy […]
Sezane
French Girl Favorite: The Effortless Charm of Sézane Origins and Founding Sézane was launched in 2013 by Morgane Sézalory in Paris as France’s first online-born fashion brand. What began as a curated vintage e-shop evolved into a full-scale label known for infusing effortless Parisian charm into ready-to-wear. With a strong digital-first approach and focus on […]