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GUCCI (1881-1953)
 One
of the most famous names in today's fashion
and leather wear industry, Guccio Gucci
started off as a lift attendant in London's
Savoy hotel before making a meteoric rise
in the fashion world. GUCCI has himself
etched on watches, bags, footwear and
clothes. Since 1921 he has been a name
to contend with in fashion circles when
he opened his first store speacialising
in leather and saddlery goods. »
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EMILIO
PUCCI
 Marchese
Emilio Pucci di Barsento, an Italian aristocrat
and Italian Air Force pilot by profession
became one of the biggest sportswear designers
completely by chance after being inspired
by ski slopes. After 14 years of service
to the Air Force his name could be found
on purses, nightgowns, bathing suits,
luggage, lingerie, perfumes, wine and
even on a flag that the Apollo 15 crew
carried to the moon. »
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ROBERTO
CAVALLI
 His
first tryst with the fashion world began
when he began painting on T-shirts, the
huge popularity of which made Roberto
Cavalli set up a factory to do the printing.
In 1970 he forayed into painting on skin,
the first anyone had ventured into it.
Designing for both men and women he is
the chosen designer for celebrities like
Jennifer Lopez, Lenny Kravitz and Mary
J. Blige. »
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SALVATORE
FERRAGAMO
 From
Bonito to Hollywood, Salvatore Ferragamo
was a pioneer in exclusive shoe designs
known for both their style and comfort.
He was a master craftsman in his field
and achieved absolute meticulousness in
custom made footwear by offering a hundred
sizes and six widths for each style. »
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