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Donatella Versace

Gianni Versace was the brother of Donatella. He was the founder of the Versace clothing industry. In 1997,Gianni Versace was shot to death in front of his mansion in Miami, Florida. Versace's killer is allegedly a serial killer, who committed suicide in Miami short after Versace's murder. Gianni's sister Donatella Versace is the now the fashion designer of Versace.  Donatella is the Vice-President of the Versace Group and Chief Designer of the fashion line.  Versace has a wide variety of Versace stock totaling 20% of the entire stock market assets of Versace. 

Coco Chanel

Coco is a French fashion designer.  Coco created the Chanel No. 5 perfume in 1922.  Her fashion empire ranged from Chanel suits and quilted handbags with chains to costume jewelry.  When Chanel was designing her clothes, her famous quote was, "Fashion isn't simply a matter of clothes. Fashion is in the air, born upon the wind. One intuits it!" She created fashions that were accessible for example making her own sportswear out of jersey material. 

Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton is another French fashion designer. Louis Vuitton's first designed the line of luxurious luggage during the nineteenth century.  The Louis Vuitton  company manufactures and markets unique leather goods, fashion accessories, and jewelry.  All of the Louis Vuitton products have the LV initials. The Louis Vuitton brand is highly counterfeited and over 1% of the items bearing the trademark monogram LV are authentic.  The Monogram Canvas design for the Louis Vuitton bag is used to prevent counterfeiting.    

Juicy Couture

Pamela Skaist-Levy and Gela Taylor founded Juicy Couture, in 1994.Later in the year 1999, they both designed the cashmere tracksuits, and their signature style low-riding drawstring pants and form-fitting zip-up hoodies that come in a variety of colors. When advertising Juicy Couture clothing, some of the slogans that the designers use are " Peace, Love, and Juicy", "Have a Juicy Day", and "Cupcake Couture".  In 2006, Juicy Couture started making clothes for infants.  Juicy's Clothing and Accessories Line contains Juicy Couture, Couture Couture, Juicy Couture for Men and now Juicy Baby.  Also Juicy Couture has the line of perfumes and colognes. 

 

 

Gucci

Gucci is a Fashion designer, and the founder of the Gucci firm.  He was in born in Florence, NC Italy. He opened his first shop in Florence in 1920.  His store was filled with  leather craftsmanship products and accessories.  Gucci is considered one of the most famous, prestigious, and easily recognizable fashion brands in the world.  Gucci is the second biggest selling fashion brand after Louis Vuitton.   Gucci operates about 425 stores worldwide and it wholesales its products through franchisees and upscale department stores. 

Prada

The company, originally known in Italy as "Prada Brothers", was founded in 1913 by Mario Prada in Milan.  Prada is considered one of the most influential clothing designers in the fashion industry.  Prada clothes avoid very loud clouring and easily appealing appearences. Prada clothes are cool, comfortable, pure, and graceful.  Her husband Patrizio Bertelli is the buisness-man behind Miuccia Prada. He is responsible for the commercial side of the products and the retail strategy. Overall, Prada operates about 250 stores in 65 countries.  Prada once said, " desperation and luxury are mortal enemies."