Italian designer Valentino Garavani has shaped haute couture fashion for five decades.
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J.Mendel Spring 2013 collection from New York Fashion Week
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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.
