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Episode 11
Missoni | Narciso Rodriguez | Matthew Williamson | Jasper Conrad | Marchesa
Missoni – Known for their knitwear with a multitude of colors and kaleidoscope of patterns, is Italian fashion label Missoni. Founded in
the 1950’s the family company also became known for their unique use of fabrics such as wool, cotton, rayon and silk.
Narciso Rodriguez – An American designer with an Italian background, Rodriguez is famous for his sleek, architectural and modern
designs, which all come with a unique European style. He came to international attention when he designed the wedding gown for
Carolyn Bissette’s marriage to John F. Kennedy Jr. in 1996.
Matthew Williamson – The British designer has a unique style, incorporating vivid colors with intense prints and patterns that give a
playful, yet stylish look. He became known for his dynamic color sense, embroidery and beading, and has since garnered a celebrity
following.
Jasper Conrad - As a leading UK fashion designer with a successful career spanning decades, Jasper Conrad is known as an authority
on British style and unique tailoring. Not content with just couture, Conrad now designs just about everything, from clothing, jewelry
and accessories, to fragrances, home wares and even costumes for the opera and ballet!
Marchesa – Marchesa is made up of two designers, Kerryn Craig and Georgina Chapman. Their creations are sought after by the stars
for the long walk up the red carpet, making Chapman and Craig stars in their own right. Their flowing, Grecian designs are flattering for
most figures.
Episode 12
Manolo Blahnik | Cartier | Philip Treacy | Victoria’s Secret | Harry Winston
Manolo Blahnik – Renowned for his exotic and expensive heels, Manolo Blahnik is the luxury shoemaker to the stars, and anyone else
who can afford them! Blahnik’s success can probably be attributed to US Vogue editor Diane Vreeland, who saw his sketches and
suggested he quit theatre and make a living in designing shoes, instead!
Cartier – As the number one seller of luxury jewelry in the world, Cartier, the French jeweler and watchmaker, has become known for its
sparkling accessories that only the rich can afford. Since its establishment it has been the crown jeweler to 19 Royal families and of
course, the favorite of celebrities during red carpet season.
Philip Treacy – Irish born designer Philip Treasy has created some of the world’s most outrageous, dramatic and dazzling hats and
headpieces, and continues to wow his fans. He began designing hats at a young age, making hats for his sister’s dolls! The milliner
and creator of fantasy hats is now five time winner of the British Accessory Designer of the Year Award.
Victoria’s Secret – Known for its sexy fashion shows and catalogues that men actually like to browse through, Victoria’s Secret is one of
America’s most famous and successful lingerie lines. Its boutiques are well known for being “men friendly”, with helpful staff and
underwear made easier to see, mounted on wall frames instead of crammed onto racks.
Harry Winston – The house of Harry Winston has sold jewelry to the rich and famous for many years. An instantly recognizable name
all over the world, he has been entrusted with some of history’s most well known gems, including the Hope Diamond.