The fashion world was recently shaken up by a surprising piece of news: Birkenstock, the long-established German company known for its comfortable and timeless shoes, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) just two years after it was acquired by L Catterton, a private equity firm backed by Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy (LVMH). This […]
When Louis Vuitton appointed Pharrell Williams as creative director of menswear, the entire fashion world held its breath. What initially seemed like an unexpected appointment turns out, upon closer inspection, to be a logical next step for a luxury brand that not only preaches innovation but lives it. Pharrell brings not only musical genius – […]
Comme des Garcons – Much like Jun Takahashi of Undercover, Rei Kawakubo is also considered one of the most influential designers from Asia. When Kawakubo founded Comme des Garçons in 1969, she shook the fashion world with handmade, dark, deconstructed garments that were hailed as anti-fashion and “Hiroshima Chic.” Although she has been media-shy throughout […]
Undercover – Similar to Raf Simons and Vivienne Westwood, Jun Takahashi was also influenced by the punk movement of the 70s and 80s. In the melting pot of streetwear, certain designers and labels often lean on certain subcultures. Shawn Stussy, for example, has its origins in West Coast surf culture. Supreme’s roots are in skateboarding. […]
Vivienne Westwood – Similar to Raf Simons or Undercover’s Jun Takahashi, Vivienne Westwood is also one of the representatives of luxury fashion with punk influences. British designer Vivienne Westwood had no intention of becoming a world-famous fashion icon. Her designs were taken from the pages of history books, modernized and changed where she saw fit. […]
Wer die Welt der Herrenluxusmode wirklich verstehen will, kommt an einem Namen nicht vorbei: Ermenegildo Zegna. Das italienische Modehaus steht wie kaum ein anderes für die Verbindung aus handwerklicher Perfektion, erlesenen Materialien und zeitlosem Stil. Von den Bergregionen Norditaliens aus hat sich das Familienunternehmen zur größten Herrenbekleidungsmarke der Welt entwickelt — und beliefert dabei nicht […]
Helmut Lang – Wie bei Designermarken wie Raf Simons, Loewe oder Vetements steht auch bei Helmut Lang das Lebensgefühl der Moderne hinter den Entwürfen der Marke. Bekannt wurde der Meister des minimal Chic, mit seinen irritierend einfachen Linien, als Lieblingsschneider der Intellektuellen und Kreativen. Man sagt, sein Stil habe das Lebensgefühl der 90er geprägt wie […]
LVMH – From Dior to Tiffany to Kenzo. LVMH is the world market leader in the luxury products segment. In addition to the founding members Louis Vuitton, Moët et Chandon and Hennessy, the umbrella brand now includes over 70 luxury-oriented houses. The company, run by the Arnault family, knows no standstill. Since its founding in […]
Michael Kors – The US fashion designer has become popular mainly for his bags. With his sporty elegant clothes the designer had great success since day 1. The combination of timeless chic that is both elegant and simple finds millions of admirers worldwide. Just like Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Guess, the fashion brand is one […]
Alexander McQueen – The British brand is mainly known for its special fashion creations and fashion shows. Because these are, compared to other high fashion brands, also wearable in everyday life! McQueen creates wearable fashion such as clothing, shoes and bags. The label is one of the biggest British designer brands with international recognition. The […]
Alexander McQueen – The biggest British designer brand with international fame was founded in 1993 by the eponymous fashion designer Alexander McQueen. The latter was already very fashion-savvy as a child and tailored clothes for his three sisters at that time. At the age of 16, he began an apprenticeship as a men’s tailor and […]
Valentino – you probably know the bags and shoes. But Valentino also stands for high fashion and haute couture, like no other brand. This is especially clear in the luxurious perfumes of the brand, especially known is the Valentino Uomo Eau de Toilette. So that you can get to know the haute couture of the […]
Givenchy – known for glamorous dresses, bags and perfumes. The Parisian label was founded in 1952 by Hubert de Givenchy, who is regarded worldwide as one of the most talented fashion designers of the 20th century. The designer comes from a noble French family, which is also reflected in his fashion style: Elegant gowns and […]
