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ALEXANDER

He earned a place in fashion history for his ornate gowns, razor sharp tailoring and avant-garde style. Always pushing the boundaries, Alexander's legacy still lives on.

 “I want people to be afraid of the women I dress”

ANNA

Instantly recognisable with her signature sleek bob haircut and iconic black sunglasses, this long-standing Editor-In-Chief is one of the most powerful figures in fashion.

“Mass with class—that’s my mantra.”

COCO

Her iconic boucle tweed blazers and quilted handbags are among the most iconic designs of all time and her creations have lasted decades continuing to be the most sought after in the world.

 “Fashion fades, only style remains the same”.

D&G

Celebrated for collections that capture la dolce vita, the design duo express their love of Italy through bold print and jewelled embellishment.

“Italians know that what matters is style, not fashion”

DONATELLA

Creativity and flair runs in the Versace family, as the famous sister keeps the vision of the house alive, with her passion and determination it remains one of the hottest brands of the moment. 

“Creativity comes from a conflict of ideas”

FRANCA

Her creative spirit, love for photography and editorial freedom made her an indispensable part of the Italian fashion scene, using her platform to bring attention to wider issues.

“I listen, but I must go my own way.” 

GIANNI

Credited for inventing the supermodel and bringing an element of Hollywood glamour back to fashion, he created the siren dresses that became his trademark.

“I think it’s the responsibility of a designer to try break the rules and barriers.”

KARL

Renowned worldwide as the King of fashion, he created his eponymous label and transformed Fendi and Chanel into modern day fashion houses.

“I am a fashion person, and fashion is not only about clothes, it's about all kinds of change”

ROSITA

One of the pioneering founders of Missoni, originally renowned for their knitwear and the adventurous use of colour, the Missoni zigzag is recognisable on any item, from winter scarves to the walls of the Missoni Hotels.

“For me, luxury is time to spend for myself, and the people and things I like”

TOM

Known for reinventing Gucci to become a sexy and glamorous brand, he then went on to win critical acclaim for directing and producing films alongside the creation of his own signature label.

“Dressing well is a form of good manners” 

VICTORIA

Her designs exude sophistication and are cut to flatter the female form so women feel as powerful as she does.

“I don’t follow fashion and I don’t follow trends, I just follow my own instincts” 

VALENTINO

Renowned worldwide for his Haute Couture and prêt-à-porter collections, they capture timeless elegance with soft romantic and feminine lines. Among his signatures is a particular fabric shade, known as Valentino Red.

“Only wear clothes that make you feel alive’’ 

YVES

Synonymous with elegance and style, Yves created ‘Le smoking’ – luxurious masculine tailoring for women.

 “I am very happy to design haute couture. It's a love story between couture and me”

VIRGIL

The American designer rose from being a Chicago kid obsessed with fashion and art to being the artistic director of Louis Vuitton menswear and founding his own successful brand Off White.

“I am all about championing this new era of designers becoming the new rock stars”