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Betsey Johnson
Cute, fun, flirty and bold are words that aptly describe this
fresh designer's clothes and accessories.
Betsey Johnson is originally from Connecticut but made her debut
in the New York fashion scene. She's been designing clothes for many
years, but her fashions are still youthful and fresh. You can view
her latest collections on the website or see them on some of the top
fashion runways in New York. |
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Chanel
Clothes lovers will be most interested in the Chanel fashion and
accessory line, but Chanel also creates fragrance, beauty products,
watches and jewelry. Find a
store near you that carries the Chanel line. Although legendary
designer Coco Chanel passed away in 1971, her flair for fashion
lives on in her clothes and accessories. The fashion house is
located in Paris. Some celebrities who have worn Chanel include
Nicole Kidman and Marilyn Monroe. |
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Christian Lacroix
The
Christian Lacroix website is offered in both French and English.
Born in 1951, Lacroix founded the Lacroix fashion house. He as won
awards for being an influential designer. In order to get a good
scope of what this designer can create, take a look at his online
fashion archive portfolio, which lists collects back to 1987.
You can also get a complete list of the different fashion events
where Lacroix fashions will be featured this season. |
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Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana
This fashion design duo is from Italy. Many celebrities wear their
fashions and Dolce and Gabbana is a household name. The fashion
house is often referred to as D & G as well. There are a handful of
D & G stores, but the designs can also be found in high end
department stores like Nordstrom, Lord and Taylor and Bergdorf
Goodman. Learn more about their
most recent collection or find the store nearest to where you
live. |
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Donatella Versace
Another big name in the fashion world, Versace is known for her
elegant designs. She was born in Calabria, Italy. This is a designer
who is as much of a star as her designs. She is spoofed on Saturday
Night Live and has appeared in The Devil Wears Prada, Zoolander
and on TV's Ugly Betty. Versace designs a wide range of
products, including clothing and accessories. Learn more about her
recent collection. |
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Fendi
An Italian design house known for their baguette bags. Adele
Casagrande opened the first Fendi store in 1918 as a small family
business specializing in leather and fur. Today, Fendi has stores
all over the world and has expanded into many fashion pieces. German
designer
Karl Lagerfield joined them and has added his sense of style,
making Fendi a powerhouse in the fashion world. |
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Gucci
Another design house that started from simple beginnings as a
leather goods company in the early 1900s. Today, Frida Giannini
serves as the creative director for this fashion house.
Gucci Group serves as the umbrella group for Alexander McQueen,
Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Boucheron, Sergio Rossi, Stella
McCartney and Yves Saint Laurent. Shop online for
handbags, clothing, fragrance, jewelry, sunglasses and shoes. |
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Hermes
This Paris fashion house sells items all across the world.
Probably one of the oldest fashion houses, Hermes first opened in
1837 as a Paris as a harness workshop.
Hermes took out a patent for a zipper in France and began making
bags for ladies that zipped, something quite innovative at the time.
The company actually houses several different designers, each over a
different area, such as menswear or shoes. |
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Marc Jacobs
This designer often takes a vintage look and adds a modern spin.
Marc Jacobs biography reads like an American dream. He attended
an art magnet school and then went on to enter New York's
prestigious Parson's School of Design. By 1986, he was designing his
own label and today he has fashions in most major high end stores
and all around the world. You can learn more about his
current collection on his website. |
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Ralph Lauren
Known for his designs for the weekend golf crowd, Ralph Lauren has
also designed furniture and accessories. He was born in Bronx, New
York. Lauren actually never attended a fashion design school, but
instead went to school for business. He has expanded his line to
include clothing for women, a sports line and even
clothing for children. The website even offers a way to have
some purchases personalized, which can turn them into family
heirlooms. |
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