Orlebar Brown
Tailored for the Sun: The Story of Orlebar Brown Origins and Founding Orlebar Brown was founded in 2007 by Adam Brown in London. While on vacation, Brown noticed a gap in the menswear market: there were no refined swim shorts that could easily transition from the beach to a bar. Drawing inspiration from Savile Row […]
Vivienne Westwood
Vivienne Westwood: The Rebel Queen of British Fashion Origins and Founding Vivienne Westwood, the iconic British fashion brand, was founded in the early 1970s by Vivienne Westwood and her then-partner Malcolm McLaren, manager of the Sex Pistols. Initially emerging from London’s punk scene, Westwood quickly established herself as a force for rebellion and innovation, using fashion as a vehicle for […]
AMI Paris
Parisian Ease with a Tailored Twist: AMI Paris Origins and Founding AMI Paris was founded in 2011 by Alexandre Mattiussi, a French designer with experience at Dior, Givenchy, and Marc Jacobs. With a name that literally means “friend” in French and echoes the founder’s initials, AMI set out to bring the effortless elegance of real […]
Dolce & Gabbana
Dolce & Gabbana: The Masters of Italian Glamour Origins and Founding Dolce & Gabbana was founded in 1985 by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana in Milan, Italy. The duo, who first met while working at a fashion house, launched their eponymous label to celebrate the allure of Italian heritage, Mediterranean culture, and the sensuality of femininity. Their debut collection, showcased in 1985, established […]
Zegna
Zegna: Italian Craftsmanship and Contemporary Menswear Origins and Founding Zegna, originally known as Ermenegildo Zegna, was founded in 1910 by Ermenegildo Zegna in Trivero, Italy. The brand began as a small textile company specializing in producing luxury wool fabrics, with Ermenegildo’s vision to create the finest textiles in the world. Over time, Zegna expanded into […]
Sandro
Sandro: Parisian Chic with a Modern Edge Origins and Founding Sandro was founded in 1984 in Paris, France, by Evelyne Chetrite, who envisioned a brand that encapsulated effortless Parisian style. Drawing inspiration from her Moroccan roots and the elegance of Paris, Chetrite created a line of clothing that combined classic sophistication with contemporary details. Initially launched as a womenswear label, Sandro expanded […]
Prada
Prada: The Pinnacle of Italian Luxury and Avant-Garde Fashion Origins and Founding Prada was established in 1913 by Mario Prada in Milan, Italy, as a luxury leather goods shop specializing in handbags, trunks, and accessories. Known for its exceptional craftsmanship and high-quality materials, the brand quickly became a favorite of the Italian elite. Prada’s global reputation soared after Mario’s granddaughter, Miuccia Prada, took over […]