Roberto Cavalli
Roberto Cavalli: The Maestro of Exotic Elegance Origins Roberto Cavalli founded his eponymous fashion house in 1970 in Florence, Italy. Born in 1940 into a family with artistic roots—his grandfather, Giuseppe Rossi, was a member of the Macchiaioli movement—Cavalli was naturally inclined towards creativity. He studied at the local Art Institute, focusing on textile print, which laid the foundation for his […]
Proenza Schouler
Proenza Schouler: Experimental Elegance and Contemporary Luxury Origins and Founding Proenza Schouler was founded in 2002 by designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, who met while studying at Parsons School of Design in New York. The duo named the brand after their mothers’ maiden names, reflecting their personal connection to the label. Proenza Schouler made an immediate impact with its graduate thesis […]
Amiri
AMIRI: California Cool Meets Global Luxury Origins Founded in 2014 by Mike Amiri, the brand emerged from Los Angeles with a vision to blend the city’s rock ‘n’ roll heritage with high-end fashion. Drawing inspiration from his early days crafting stage pieces for musicians, Amiri infused his designs with a rebellious spirit and meticulous craftsmanship. Ownership […]
St John
St. John: Classic Elegance and American Luxury Origins and Founding St. John was founded in 1962 by Marie Gray and her husband Robert Gray in Orange County, California. Marie, a former model, began designing knit dresses for herself, focusing on comfort and elegance. These designs quickly gained attention for their sleek silhouettes and innovative use of knit fabrics, leading to the creation of St. John. From its inception, the […]
Taller Marmo
Jet-Set Glamour Reimagined: Taller Marmo’s Maximalist Minimalism Origins and Founding Taller Marmo was founded in 2013 by Argentine designer Yago Goicoechea and Italian designer Riccardo Audisio. The duo met while studying at Istituto Marangoni in Milan and, disillusioned with the traditional fashion system, relocated to Dubai to launch their own label. Their early designs, inspired by the […]
Armani
Armani: Timeless Sophistication and Italian Elegance Origins and Founding Giorgio Armani S.p.A. was founded in 1975 by Giorgio Armani and his business partner Sergio Galeotti in Milan, Italy. The brand emerged as a revolutionary force in Italian fashion, introducing a refined, minimalist aesthetic that redefined luxury. Giorgio Armani’s early focus on soft tailoring and neutral palettes quickly became his signature, offering a modern take on traditional menswear and […]
Clio Peppiatt
Embellished Fantasy and Feminine Rebellion: The World of Clio Peppiatt Origins and Founding Clio Peppiatt founded her eponymous label in 2015, drawing upon her background in illustration and a deep appreciation for traditional craftsmanship. Raised in an artistic family in Paris, she honed her skills in embroidery and design, leading to the creation of a brand […]
Off White
Off-White: Redefining Streetwear with High-Fashion Edge Origins and Founding Off-White was founded in 2012 by Virgil Abloh, a multidisciplinary designer and creative visionary. Based in Milan, Italy, Off-White was conceived as a brand that blurred the lines between streetwear and luxury, combining urban aesthetics with high-fashion influences. The brand’s name, “Off-White,” represents a conceptual space between black and white, reflecting Abloh’s approach […]
Mugler
Futuristic Femininity: Mugler’s Sculptural, Sensual Legacy Origins and Founding Mugler was founded in 1973 by French designer Manfred Thierry Mugler, a former ballet dancer whose theatrical background infused every collection with drama, precision, and fantasy. Throughout the late ’70s and ’80s, Mugler established itself as a fashion house rooted in hyper-sculpted silhouettes, sci-fi glamour, and […]
BluMarine
Blumarine: Italian Romance Reimagined for the Modern Muse Origins Blumarine was founded in 1977 in Carpi, Italy, by Anna Molinari and her husband Gianpaolo Tarabini. The brand’s name reflects their favorite color and love for the sea. Blumarine quickly gained recognition for its romantic and feminine designs, making its debut at Milan Fashion Week in 1980. In 1988, […]