The Missoni company has been created by Ottavio and Rosita Missoni just after their wedding in 1953. In 1958 they presented in Milan their first collection, called Milano-Simpathy, which was the first to bear the Missoni label.
The unique style of Missoni’s collections made the brand very popular all over the world and granted it the high position in the world of fashion. Missoni knitwear is known for its multitude of patterns such as stripes, geometrics, and abstract florals, in a kaleidoscope of colours. They are also known for the liberal use of many different fabrics such as wool, cotton, linen, rayon and silk.
In 1976 Liviana Troffei came out with a knitwear line for children under the name "lamelamatura". The creative intuition of Liviana, head of the style office, plus the entrepreneurial talent of Roberto Conti, general manager of the company, meant that by 1982 there was the first production of a brand of Total Look women's knitwear which has now become hard fact and an international griffe into the bargain: Liviana Conti. In 2008, the company was purchased by the Light Force SpA group, already owners of the brands TWIN-SET Simona Barbieri.
Perpetual elegance.
A formula that expresses the philosophy of Gianantonio Paladini Lingerie.
Luxury is no longer a fantasy for special occasions, but a daily privilege that enhances the femininity of every woman.
The Gianantonio Paladini collections draw inspiration from the great tradition of Italian lingerie reworked to achieve contemporary, updated designs. Fabrics are some of the most precious designed for the greatest comfort on any occasion, whether for day or night.
Every women will appreciate the care in details, the skilled workmanship and the finishing touches that make these piece truly special, as beautiful to own as they are to wear.
The Twin-Set brand by Ligth Force first appeared on the Italian market in the early nineties. Thanks to its strong identity, a few years later it had already attracted a large group of keen female fans, who over time were to contribute to consolidating its success, including the rest of the world as of 2001.
Twin-Set is first and foremost knitwear that shows atternative reasearch into constant technological innovations, always sensitive however to the value of fine craftsmanship, such as embroidery and hand-made applique detail and non-conventional techniques of printin and dyeing.
The brands owne and driving force is Simona Barbieri, who translates her exuberant creative vein into feminine romantic collections with a sparkling, colourful and almost eccentric twist. Since her debut, this young stylist has designed soft sexy body shapes with lightweight fabrics, sequin-rich embroidery, in this way outlining the fundamental features of Twin-Set style.
A leading player in the fashion system, Wanda Mode has long been recognised as an important company in both Italian and foreign markets. The company's quick growth, with constantly increasing turnover, convinced Dun & Bradstreet to give it an AA1 rating in recognition of its financial reliability. The business is continuously expanding, a result of its full, versatile range of collections and trademarks such as Clips, Clips More and Clips Tricot, distributed through its commercial network carefully selected.
Impeccable customer service and continuing investment in product and communications are the core of the company's strategy of reinforcing its presence in the global marketplace.
Sintesi Fashion Group spa, established in 1983, is manufacturing and distributing woman’s knitwear and prêt-à-porter clothing.
Since 1991, we are manufacturing and trading our own brand Anna Rachele with increasing success in Italy, as well as in other European and extra-European countries. Originally born as a knitwear collection, with the course of time, it has been developed until becoming a total look collection; in which the knitwear is combined and enriched with skirts, trousers, blouses and jackets. Anna Rachele is Sintesi’s main collection, the one with the most “aggressive“ look but at the same time it is the most feminine one. For its details, its materials and colours it reflects the fashion trend.
In 2005 the development of Anna Rachele brand has been completed by presenting to our Clientèle Anna Rachele Jeans Collection, which is under all aspects an independent collection also concerning its distribution. Even if it is addressed to a woman loving femininity and who is looking for exclusive garments, this new collection is pointing out a sportswear and daily character, full of details and inspirations.
The Sebastian brand was created forty years ago and is a leader in the elite shoes production since the Seventies and Eighties. Today the Italian brand is know as a synonym of excellence and luxury all over the world, placing it at the top of the Italian shoe industry.
Product's quality, made in Italy exclusively, search for style and attention to detail are the identifying traits of the brand. Sebastian is good taste, elegance and sophistication, consistent look shared throughout the world.
Sebastian now has nine stores, it distributes through a prestigious showroom in Via Montenapoleone, in the heart of the fashion district in Milan. Sebastian has over 300 stores which provide a global presence in 34 countries.
The Casadei label is synonymous with all-Italian success story, marked by milestones achieved thanks to great passion and self-sacrifice. The brand can trace its origins back to 1958, when Quinto and Flora Casadei founded the first embryo of what was to grow into a company of international reach.
And we have to admit that the instinct of Quinto Casadei – currently at the helm of the footwear and leather facilities of S. Mauro Pascoli in the province of Cesesna – proved strong and true when he decided to expand his small crafts laboratory, in which he had already started to produce dream footwear of sophisticated workmanship for a select female clientèle. This entrepreneurial and pioneering spirit enabled Casadei to go beyond Italy's borders in long-ago 1964, already revealing the chief talent of the men of this company: a vocation for anticipating styles and trends. A vocation transmitted in its entirety to the second-generation top management, Cesare Casadei, burnt by the sacred fire of art, who joined his father Quintos company a good 20 years ago. Cesare Casadei grew up among the fragrance of leather and the energising flavour of research applied to high technology, his daily challenge. Today, Cesare is the driver and creative spirit of Casadei, in addition to refereeing its commercial outcomes, while his cousin Fabrizio manages the maisons financial affairs.
Season after season, Cesare is the sharp and sensitive interpreter of a tenacious and unflagging impulse to continuously renew and reinvent the family company's DNA, crafting shoes for women who the creative and business mind defines as original, self-confident and alternative, yet always and and inevitably the stars of the galaxy in which they live. Whose key feature is and irrepressible, acclaimed femininity of stunning shoes, true objects of precious design. 100% Made in Italy from exclusive and hand-finished materials, imprinted with the skilled workmanship that is the domain of irreplaceable craftsman.
Sportalm is an Austrian company at the beginning mainly famous for country style fashion. The company started in 1950's and since that time tit is constantly growing. Since 1980 Sportalm is owned by Wilhelm Ehrlih who introduced ski fashion. The company cooperates with the designers Marithé + Francois Girbaud since 1998. The result of this cooperation is development of a new and future line for winter fashion – MFG Actlive. Another line, e.motions, which was introduced in 2004, became a great success on the Austrian market, as well as on the foreign ones.
For 50 years now, the company has been producing in Kitzbühel. CAD-assisted machines in the Examination division and an innovative Warehouse arrangement, make a modern company. Kitzbühel is the authoritative headquarters with 130 employees. The production is located in Bulgaria with 420 employees. Export statistic: country-style 40%, ski-fashion 80%, e.motion 70%, Girbaud 90%. 1400 customers in 22 countries know this example of fine Austrian fashion. The biggest export trade is in Russia, Germany and France.
Through exclusive European production facilities, which are owned by the family, the technical Knowhow is assured and it keeps the creation value in Europe. This is a clear commitment to the quality of our goods, even though the production costs are higher than, for example, in Asia. All together there are 680 employees in our company.
For the production of every model, Sportalm uses up to 160 different pattern-designs. It also needs up to 240 different materials & accessories. It only takes two weeks from the designing of the model, until it is ready for production.
AWARDS:
1986: In 1986 Sportalm, received a very special award, as one of the leading companies in the country, Sportalm could use the Austrian national coat of arms in their trade.
1995: On the 25th May, the company owner Mr. Kommerzialrat Ing. Wilhelm Ehrlich, was awarded at a Gala event in Vienna, the Fashion Prize for 1995, due to the company’s international success.
2004: In November 2004, Sportalm was awarded the “Salzburger Prize 2004”, the most important prize in the Austrian Fashion Industry. Forward strategy in fashion - to make brands winners, was the device at the conference in Salzburg.
2009: In January 2009, Actlive (Marithè + Francois Girbaud) which is an enterprise bead within the Sportalm entrepreneurial group, were named as “Brand of the Year” at a Gala evening (GQ Style night).
2009: Sportalm were the winners of the “Wirtschaftsblatt” prize and were crowned Tyrol’s best family business.
For more than 30 years Grinvest produces and distributes in all over the world the products of Italian fashion, shawls, scarves, jackets and coats in real fur.
In the renewed showroom in Milan it is always available an exclusive collection of over 200 models.
From every January "Grinvest Collection" participates in all most important fairs of the world where the new collection are always introduced by the innovative designer.
A lot of attention is reserved to the distribution of the garments with the support of several offices of representation scattered in many countries.
The constant search for new techniques, new accessories and sought combinations of materials, are the commitment of "Grinvest" to create new collections increasingly prestigious.
Beautiful yet practical, the Luxury Outerwear collection from M. Miller moves easily from snow-covered slope to City Street.
Wrapped in a high fashion façade the collection features multi-purpose outerwear and full function skiwear, domestically manufactured using the latest in breathable laminates, coatings, fibre combinations special detailing, artful embroidery and their trade mark fur trim. In short the best of old world craftsmanship and 21st century technology. From full length mink, feather light shearling or our award winning collection of skiwear and fur accessories, M. Miller is luxury outerwear.
With over 35 years experience in multi-purpose outerwear and accessories, M. Miller has created a unique niche in the Luxury outerwear market and can be found in beautiful sport specialty stores around the world. M. Miller has most recently expanded their distribution throughout Europe to include many of the top resort destinations (Kitzbuhel, Seefeld, Cortina d’ampezzo, Madonna di campiglio, Courchevel, Val d’Isere, Chamonix, Lech, Megeve, Meribel, St. Moritz, Gstaad, Davos, Klosters, Villars sur Ollon, Verbier, Crans Montana, Zermat,…); all host retailers who have M. Miller exclusives. And some important metropoles: London, Stockholm, Bruxelles, Genève, Moscou…
The William Sharp brand is synonymous with luxurious cashmere fashion accessories adorned with Swarovski crystals. William Sharp originally trained as a milliner at Kensington and Chelsea college and sold his first hat collection to Harvey Nichols in London.
Established in 2000, the William Sharp brand has gone from strength to strength and the range now includes, knitted hats, scarves, gloves, slippers, snoods and earmuffs as well as a beautiful range of woven cashmere wraps, some of which are exclusive pieces which retail up to £20,000.
In 2008, a ski collection was introduced to range, still using the trademark Swarovski crystals but with a sporty edge, followed in 2009 by a loungewear garment collection ensuring the height of cosy –chic.
William Sharp products are stocked in some of the best stores worldwide, including Harrods, Harvey Nichols and Boutique One.
Gemy Maalouf discovered her passion for fashion design since she was only a child.
Her dream of dressing women with her signature style came true; when she created her own couture line.
Being young and modern women herself, she found the need to make Haute couture accessible to today’s young women. She credits her feminine instincts, pure sensitivity and warmth for the success of the company that she founded in 1996: GEMY NEW FASHION became an atelier in the center of Beirut.
Today, the atelier features Gemy's Couture a Porter, Gemy Couture Bridal and Gemy Le Prêt collections. Gemy's first lines have been a tremendous success. Her gowns are known for their luxurious fabrics, details and exceptional fit. Women with attitude and personality around the world, dress in Gemy with Pride.
