The global rise of Italian fashion can be traced back to the 1960’s when scores of international Jet-set dress buyers and status seekers flocked to Rome, as much for the couture designs of Valentino and Roberto Carpucci as for the search of La Dolce Vita. From this background rose the Italian fashion dynasties such as Armani, Gucci, Prada, Fendi and many more.
Written by Suze Montgomery and Paul G Roberts
Narrated by Paul G Roberts
Edited by Ian Babb
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