This chic series goes behind the scenes to present 130 stories of the fashion industry's renowned designers, Couture houses and exclusive brands.
Karl Lagerfeld - Widely recognized as one of the most influential names in the fashion industry, not only for his sought after designs but for being credited with helping to launch the careers of supermodels such as Linda Evangelista and Christi Turlington.
Balmain - The house of Balmain was established by one of the most elegant and sophisticated men around, Pierre Balmain, in 1945.
His background in architecture was a big influence in his designs, and was once quoted as saying dressmaking is the architecture of movement.
Sonia Rykiel - Dubbed the Queen of Knitwear, legendary French designer Sonia Rykiel has become a household name, epitomizing Parisian style. Having founded her label in 1968, she reinvented the pullover, making it her signature creation.
Pucci - For its legendary use of geometric patterns and vibrant colors, the Italian house of Pucci has become known and loved all across the globe. The label was introduced to the fashion world by Emilio Pucci, around the time of World War II.
Kenneth Cole - Having received worldwide attention for his ad campaigns, and gaining a legendary image for his fashion and trends, American designer Cole began his fashion house, Kenneth Cole Productions, in 1982, selling a ridiculous forty thousand pairs of shoes in just two days!
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