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Fashion icons

The term “fashion icon” has recently replaced the slightly antiquated notion of “fashion leaders.” During the second half of the twentieth century, fashion became less hierarchical, more meritocratic, and media-dominated.

Guerlain History of Oldest Perfume House

No doubt, among the perfume houses, Guerlain is the most venerated. Over the course of its existence, the house is responsible for over 300 perfumes, out of which some are still produced. Its history can be traced to 1828, when Pierre-François-Pascal Guerlain opened his first shop on Rue de Rivoli in Paris.

Gabrielle Chanel

Like a tale from The Arabian Nights, Chanel's life story is one of magical transformations. She had five distinct lives (five being without a doubt her lucky number), and while each one does not spring directly from the one before, they were nevertheless connected by one continuous thread which stretched from the beginning of this century to the end style.