Jean Dessès was one of the most important fashion designers of the 20th century. He is considered one of the pioneers of haute couture, the high art of tailoring, characterized by exclusive and...
Jean Dessès – A pioneer of haute couture
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Gianvito Rossi – The shoe designer who conquered the world
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Gianvito Rossi is one of the most famous and successful shoe designers in the world. He is the son of Sergio Rossi, a legendary shoemaker who worked for the House of Versace in the 1990s. Gianvito...
Mori Hanae – The fashion designer who combined tradition and modernity
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Mori Hanae is one of Japan’s most famous and influential fashion designers. She was born in Tokyo in 1926 and studied at the prestigious Tokyo Women’s Christian University. She showed an...
René Lacoste – The man behind the crocodile
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René Lacoste was not only a successful tennis player, but also an innovative fashion designer who revolutionized the world of sportswear. His most famous legacy is the Lacoste polo shirt with the...
Guy Laroche – A pioneer of fashion
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Guy Laroche was one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century. He was born in La Rochelle, France in 1921 and began his career as a milliner. He later moved to Paris, where he...