Brunello Cucinelli – king of cashmere
Dubbed the “king of cashmere” by The New Yorker, Brunello Cucinelli is the founder of the eponymously named fashion house that is well-known for making luxury cashmere sweaters (and more than…
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Manolo Blahnik: the man who made footwear fantasists of us all
In a world of breathtakingly beautiful shoes, one name stands above all others – and with very good reason. Gillian Brett talks to Manolo Blahnik.
Karl Lagerfeld’s gloves, which became his signature
These gloves were an iconic part of Karl Lagerfeld’s personal style and fashion identity. He was often seen wearing fingerless gloves, which became a distinctive part of his look. Lagerfeld’s…
Life Rules of Vivienne Westwood
Vivienne Westwood exhibited a unique taste for fashion and design from a very young age. Her passion for clothing and individuality became key characteristics of her future career in the…
Life Rules of Giorgio Armani
Work hard, believe in your ideas, then work even harder, and you’ll reach the top. And even if you don’t, you have nothing to worry about. Being true to yourself…
Lino Ieluzzi: “A man should love his wife and shine his shoes. She’ll take care of the rest herself.”
In reality, very few people know Lino Ieluzzi’s real name. Pasqualino – that’s what the future style icon was called in childhood, and it was former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi…
