Men's Fragrance Trends For 2011 Posted By: Gen Wright
The catchword for men's fragrances for 2011 is bull. Bull to the lemony, flowery smells of last year, and on to this year's more masculine appeal. Woody, solid, masculine - that's the new way. Are men...
View ArticleGetting The Most Out Of Your Fragrance Collection Posted By: Gen Wright
Do you have a hard time choosing a fragrance or in knowing what to do with a collection perfumes? The following are some tips on using fragrances: Shopping for Fragrance It is best not to try more than...
View ArticleGiorgio Armani - A Fashion Force To Be Reckoned With Posted By: Gen Wright
The international Italian-based fashion house Giorgio Armani was founded by Giorgio Armani and Sergio Galeotti in 1975 in Milan, Italy. The company is primarily known as a top designer, producer and...
View ArticleHugo Boss - A Global Brand With A Troubled Past Posted By: Gen Wright
German fashion house Hugo Boss was founded in 1924 and currently specializes in high-end men's and women's styles. The company was started in the small town of Metzingen, south of Stuttgart. The early...
View ArticleDkny Donna Karan - Award Winning Style For All Ages Posted By: Gen Wright
Fashion designer Donna Karan is the creator of two well-known American fashion lines, Donna Karan New York and DKNY. Donna Karan New York is associated with an older, more mature style, while DKNY is...
View ArticleDolce And Gabbana - Italian Luxury With Eclectic Style Posted By: Gen Wright
Luxurious Italian fashion house Dolce AND Gabbana was founded by the designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. The couple met while working together in Milan, and in 1985 were invited to present a...
View ArticleEstee Lauder - A Global Empire From Humble Beginnings Posted By: Gen Wright
In 1998, TIME Magazine compiled a list of the 20 most influential business geniuses of the 20th century. Estee Lauder was the only woman on the list. In addition, she received the Presidential Medal of...
View ArticleGivenchy - French Fashion Born Of Aristocracy Posted By: Gen Wright
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View ArticleGhost - Forever Shaped By Tanya Sarne Posted By: Gen Wright
The company "Ghost" was started by partners Tanya Sarne and Katharine Hamnett in 1985. Before meeting Katharine, Tanya had started a number of other ventures, some more successful than others,...
View ArticleEscada - A Stairway To Fashion Success Posted By: Gen Wright
International design company Escada was founded in 1976 by couple Margaretha and Wolfgang Ley. "Escada" comes from the Portuguese word for "staircase." The company's signature style of brightly colored...
View ArticleRalph Lauren - Iconic American Fashion Posted By: Gen Wright
Iconic American fashion designer Ralph Lauren was born in the Bronx in 1939 to parents who emigrated from Belarus. As his parents were of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, he attended private Jewish schools...
View ArticleLacoste - From Simple Tennis Shirt To Fashion Empire Posted By: Gen Wright
Easily identified by their crocodile logo that appears on apparel and other products, French company Lacoste was founded in 1933. The company specializes in quality high-end goods, including clothing,...
View ArticleGucci - From Leatherworks To Fashion Icon Posted By: Gen Wright
One of the best known and most respected fashion houses, the House of Gucci was founded in 1921 in Florence, Italy, by Guccio Gucci. Today, Gucci is one of the top brands in the world and Italy's...
View ArticlePrada - A Mainstay Of The Fashion Industry Posted By: Gen Wright
Easily one of the best known luxury brands in the world, Italian fashion label Prada has been a mainstay of the fashion industry practically since the label was first founded in 1913 by Mario Prada and...
View ArticleIssey Miyake - Technologically Inspired Creativity Posted By: Gen Wright
Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake is known for his unique designs in clothing, fragrances and more. His fashion sense is technologically inspired, leading to innovative creations unlike any other....
View ArticleJean Paul Gaultier - A Flamboyant And Irreverent Creative Genius Posted By:...
Haute couture designer Jean Paul Gaultier, born in Arcueil, Val-de-Marne, France, in 1952, has been a mainstay of the fashion scene for decades, despite never having any formal training in design....
View ArticleEd Hardy - From Tattoo Artist To Fashion Brand Posted By: Gen Wright
Before breaking into the fashion world, Don Ed Hardy was a tattoo artist from Southern California. He was born in 1945 and graduated from the San Francisco Art Institute with a Bachelor of Fine Arts...
View ArticleCreed Perfume - A Reputation For Exclusivity Posted By: Gen Wright
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View ArticleVivienne Westwood - A British Design Icon Posted By: Gen Wright
British designer Vivienne Westwood was born in 1941 in the town of Tintwhistle, in Derbyshire. She is credited with mainstreaming punk and new wave fashion. Vivienne studied briefly at the Harrow...
View ArticleTom Ford - From Fashion Designer To Director Posted By: Gen Wright
In addition to running his own eponymous label, American fashion designer Tom Ford is credited with turning around a struggling Gucci. He also directed the Oscar-nominated movie "A Single Man." Ford...
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