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Riccardo Tisci

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Born: Taranto, Italy, 1974 Born in Italy, Ricardo Tisci grew up with his eight sisters. Aged 17, Tisci moved to London to attend Central Saint Martins College of Art and
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Ralph Lauren

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Born: New York, U.S., 1939 Born to Jewish immigrants, Ralph Lauren grew up in the Bronx, New York. Raised with his three older brothers, Lauren’s fashion sense started at an
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Raf Simons

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Born: Neerpelt, Belgium, 1968 Raf Simons originally trained in Industrial and Furniture Design. While still studying, Simons interned at the design studio of Walter Van Beirendonck, working on the decoration
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Pringle of Scotland

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Founded by Robert Pringle in 1815 Established as a manufacturer of knitted hosiery, Pringle of Scotland started production in the Scottish borders at Hawick. In 1870 the company started manufacturing
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Prada

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Founded by Mario Prada in 1913 Founded in 1913 by Mario Prada, the company initially operated two boutiques in Milan, specializing in the sale of imported English steamer trunks, handbags,
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