Italian designer Valentino Garavani has shaped haute couture fashion for five decades.
Vivienne Westwood Red Label SS13 collection from London Fashion Week
Vivienne Westwood gave a nod to the 50s with her vintage-inspired Red Label spring 2013 collection.
Charlotte Free opened the show in this gorgeous floral head piece and a, er, green painted face. Pencil skirts, neck scarves, midi-dresses and more painted faces were to follow, showcasing a collectoin full of femininity and grace. Westwood said herself: 'buy less, choose well, make it last... In fact, don't buy this collection.' But we're sure after seeing this that she'll be mostly ignored...
Fashion Labels


For seven consecutive years Louis Vuitton has been named the world's most valuable luxury brand.

American fashion house Ralph Lauren doesn’t just sell clothes; it sells an aspirational lifestyle.

Versace has established itself as one of the world's leading fashion houses.

Fashion house Dolce & Gabbana favours bright colours, clashing patterns and animal prints.

One mention of Chanel brings to mind elegance, sophistication and an ageless quality.

One of the longest-running British labels, Burberry embodies tradition, exclusivity and durability.

Yves Saint Laurent's biggest legacy was making it acceptable for women to wear trousers.


















