One of the most famous luxury French brands, Christian Louboutin lent his talents to Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Roger Vivier before opening his first store in Paris in 1992 and turning his dreamy shoe collection into a reality. Today, the brand sells over one million pairs of shoes every year and has branched out to include leather handbags and accessories.…
Founded in 1846 in Madrid, Spain, LOEWE established itself as a house specialized in expertly crafted leather bags – a carefully maintained tradition that solidified its origins for decades to come, a strong heritage that only embraced its first ready-to-wear collection in 1965. From there on out, LOEWE quickly became the epitome of premium and luxurious objects of desire and was recently one of the stars of the Super Bowl halftime by being chosen by Rihanna to create her head-to-toe…
Known for its artful design and fine craftsmanship, Bottega Veneta was founded in 1966 in Veneto, Italy, by Michele Taddei and Renzo Zengiaro, whose focus was entirely on leather goods. The brand’s authenticity and timeless spirit catapulted it to decades of idolization, until it hit a rough patch at the beginning of the 21st century, after launching a stream of new and trendier collections in the 1990s. Promptly acquired by the Gucci Group, Bottega Veneta refocused on its essence –…
Created in 1913 by brothers Mario and Martino Prada, it wasn’t long until their first luxury leather goods store in Milan – Fratelli Prada – became the official supplier of travel trunks, bags, and accessories to the Italian royals. A symbol of Italian aristocracy, the quality of its products was unmatchable and their success continued to strengthen well into the 1950s when Luisa took over the family business after her father Mario’s death. Soon after, the house of Prada began…