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| Finding the best in luxury can be a daunting task, which is why we’ve taken it on for you. Here you'll find an eclectic list of superior products, people and places - the best of luxury living. From the world’s best beaches to top of the line fragrances, home appliances and glorious runway models, we have compiled our favorites to share with you. On each list you will find brands that have stood the test of time, names that have gained notoriety through elegant design and exquisite quality; as well as some worthy new additions we know you’ll love. Welcome to the The Best Of, a guide for the discerning client with refined taste. |
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Donatella Versace |
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| Donatella Versace, Gianni's younger sister, was born in Reggio Calabria, Italy. While still completing her degree in languages at the University of Florence, she assisted her brother, Gianni in his work by supervising the photographic campaign that so greatly contributed to the unique advertising style of Versace.
Donaatella is today Vice President of the board and Creative Director of the Versace Group. She is responsible for the company's creative choices across the board, trends and communications. |
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Diane von Furstenberg |
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| Diane von Furstenberg first arrived in the fashion world in 1972 with her iconic wrap dress, the seed of what is today a full fashion house. By 1976, Diane had sold millions of her dresses, coming to symbolize female power and freedom to an entire generation. In 1997, after a hiatus from fashion, Diane reemerged on the New York fashion scene with the re-launch of the dress that had started it all and began transforming her company into the global luxury lifestyle brand it is today. |
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Tom Ford |
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| American Designer Tom Ford has developed quite the name for himself. Whether it's from transforming GUCCI, being creative director at Yves Saint Laurent, creating the Tom Ford label, or his extremely provocative ad campaigns. Whatever it is...he does it well, and looks good doing it. |
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Alexander McQueen |
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| Alexander McQueen is known for both the emotional power and raw energy of the shows as well as the romantic but determinedly contemporary nature of the collections. Alexander's collections combine an in-depth working knowledge of: bespoke British tailoring, the fine workmanship of the French Haute Couture atelier and the impeccable finish of Italian manufacturing. |
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Stefano and Domenico |
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| The intense Italian fashion house known as Dolce & Gabbana is headed by two of the fiercest designers in the industry - Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce.
Known for the "corset" dress, this team has revolutionized classic design by infusing it with sex. |
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Zac Posen |
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| Posen was raised in the SoHo neighborhood of lower Manhattan, the Jewish son of artist Stephen Posen and corporate lawyer Susan Posen. His interest in fashion design started early, and as a child he would steal yarmulkes from his grandparents' synagogue to make ball dresses for dolls. |
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Coco Chanel |
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| Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel heralded new designs and revolutionized the fashion industry by going "back to basics", incorporating elegance, class, and originality. Under her tight reign from 1909-1971, Coco Chanel held the title as "Chief Designer" until her death on January 10, 1971. |
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Karl Lagerfeld |
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| Karl Lagerfeld is a German born fashion designer and artist based in Paris, France. He has collaborated with on a variety of fashion and art related projects, most notably as designer at fashion house Chanel. Lagerfeld helms his own label fashion house which produces luxury fashion items (including haute couture, perfumes and accessories). |
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Marc Jacobs |
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| Grungy-Avant-Garde is the only way that Marc Jacobs can truly be described. With an education that started at Parsons and a brief stunt with Perry Ellis, Jacobs is quite the anarchist for high fashion. Currently the Creative Director for Louis Vuitton and Head Designer for his own label, Marc Jacobs has successfully been able to ordain the marriage between grunge and classic elegance. |
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Stella McCartney |
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| Stella was the creative director for Chloe in Paris in 1997. She has since launched her own fashion house under her name in a joint venture with Gucci. |
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