Curious to learn more about the Balenciaga brand and how it all started? Read on. Where it all started Cristóbal Balenciaga was born in 1895 to a seamstress mother and a fisherman father, in a small village in Spain known as Guetaria. His father died when he was still a young boy and he was […]
It is interesting how authorities have influenced fashion and dressing around the world. From forbidden and permitted outfits, those that fiercely guarded valued cultures, to the outrightly out of this world excuses to tread on women and the marginalized, lawmakers have come up with weird laws that have been handed down generations. Interestingly, some laws […]
The ‘ideal’ woman’s body today is not the ideal that was years back. Views and opinions around beauty and body shape have changed a great deal over the past years. The body of women was and is still shaped by social and cultural values and a natural becoming is somewhat out of question. This has […]
Louis Vuitton, the brand, is a household name in the designer handbag, luggage, and perfume industry. This luxury goods giant has an estimated value of more than $30 billion, way beyond its close competitors Hermes, Zara, Gucci, and H&M. Louis Vuitton is among the top-rated luxury brands, forming the LVHM conglomerate, a corporation that controls […]
Chanel is one of the most prestigious French fashion brands in the world. A survey by BNP Exane Paribas in 2018 ranked it first among the most desirable luxury brands globally. The brand was founded in 1910 by the French designer Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel. It has headquarters in both France and the United Kingdom. It […]
Prada is one of the oldest and most successful fashion houses in the world. It was founded in 1913 by the Prada brothers, Mario Prada and Martino Prada. Prada specializes in luxury apparel and accessories. It is headquartered in Milan, Italy. It currently boasts revenue of over 3.5 billion dollars and employs over 12,000 people […]
Giorgio Armani S.p.A, simply known as Armani, is one of the leading fashion houses in the world. It is named after its founder and owner Giorgio Armani who founded it in 1975. Armani deals in exclusive high-end clothing and other fashion products such as accessories, perfumes, cosmetics, eyewear, and bags. It is famous for its […]
Getting to learn the history and development of a designer or a brand is fascinating and allows you to appreciate the hard work and innovative products that have been produced for us over the years. The history of Gucci is one of the most intriguing of designer brands. Today, Gucci is one of the most […]
Dolce and Gabbana, full name Dolce and Gabbana Holdings SRL, is a privately held fashion house and one of the most famous brands in the world. It deals in clothing and luxury goods such as bags, sunglasses, accessories, and perfumes. It was founded in 1985 by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana and is headquartered in […]
