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Yves Saint Laurant
Founded in 1961, Yves Saint Laurent is one of the greatest fashion names of the late 20th century.
Throughout the years, the groundbreaking designs of the Couture house created innovative pieces of clothing.
www.ysl.com
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Christian Louboutin
Christian Louboutin launched his line of high-end women's shoes in France in 1991.
Since 1992, his designs have incorporated the shiny, red-lacquered soles that have become his signature.
www.christianlouboutin.com
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Pierre Hardy
Pierre Hardy launched his first women' s shoe collection in the Summer of 1999.
Since then, Pierre Hardy has opened two boutiques in Paris and a flagship store in New York.
www.pierrehardy.com
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Valentino
Established in 1960 by legendary fashion icon Valentino Garavani, the Valentino has grown over the years and now operates in more than 70 different countries counting over 1250 points of sale, 66 of which are directly managed.
www.valentino.com
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Giuseppe Zanotti
From freelance designer for high fashion houses in the 1990s, Giuseppe Zanotti purchased a shoe factory and started his own line, free of constraints from corporate bosses.
His brand has grown over the years, but even today he also works with brands such as Balmain, Proenza Schouler, Thakoon, Christopher Kane and Delfina Delettrez in a synergy of creativity and challenges that are giving surprising results.
Guiseppe Zanotti's web site is at www.giuseppezanottidesign.com
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Miu Miu
Miu Miu is a high fashion brand from the Prada fashion house, opened in 1993 and headed by Miuccia Prada.
The name of the collection is taken from Miuccia Prada's nickname.
Miu Miu's web site is at www.miumiu.com
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Vivienne Westwood
Dame Vivienne Westwood is a British fashion designer and businesswoman, largely responsible for bringing modern punk and new wave fashions into the mainstream.
Demonstrating the impact of her long career, Westwood's designs were featured in the 2008 film adaptation of the award winning television series Sex and the City.
Vivienne Westwood's web site is at www.viviennewestwood.co.uk
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Cesare Paciotti
Cesare Paciotti, a shoe designer from Italy, makes luxury shoes and other leather goods, and is famous for its dagger logo.
The company produces innovative items using avant-garde materials, with the uniqueness given by hand-made production.
www.cesare-paciotti.com
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