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The Rue du Chaume, Rue du Grand Chantier, and Rue des Enfants Rouges were opened at the end of the 13th century as the main road for the subdivision of the Ville-Neuve du Temple created by the order of the Templars and once formed the Rue Neuve-du-Temple. [1]
The Louis Vuitton label was founded by Vuitton in 1854 on Rue Neuve des Capucines in Paris. [21] Louis Vuitton had observed that the HJ Cave Osilite [22] trunk could be easily stacked. In 1858, Vuitton introduced his flat-topped trunks with Trianon canvas, making them lightweight and airtight. [21]
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB is a multinational fashion retailer headquartered in Sweden. Known for its fast fashion business model, H&M offers affordable clothing, accessories, and homeware. The company has a significant global presence, operating thousands of stores across 75 geographical markets and employing over 100,000 people worldwide.
Victor Pierre Horta ( French pronunciation: [viktɔʁ ɔʁta]; Victor, Baron Horta after 1932; 6 January 1861 – 8 September 1947) was a Belgian architect and designer, and one of the founders of the Art Nouveau movement. [ 1] He was a fervent admirer of the French architectural theorist Eugène Viollet-le-Duc and his Hôtel Tassel in Brussels ...
Famous shopping areas in Brussels include the pedestrian-only Rue Neuve/Nieuwstraat, the second busiest shopping street in Belgium (after the Meir, in Antwerp) with a weekly average of 230,000 visitors, [247] [248] home to popular international chains (H&M, C&A, Zara, Primark), as well as the City 2 and Anspach galleries. [249]
HMS. Repulse. (1916) HMS Repulse was one of two Renown -class battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy during the First World War. Originally laid down as an improved version of the Revenge -class battleship, her construction was suspended on the outbreak of war because she would not be ready in time. Admiral Lord Fisher, upon becoming First Sea ...
The brand is described as "creating contemporary minimalist collections for mid-range prices" [ 2] for women and men. COS is an abbreviation of “Collection of Style.”. The brand advertises a design ethos of pieces made to last beyond the season with a focus on craftsmanship, and of using sustainably sourced materials for its products. [ 3]
In the late 1930s, he served in the French air force and the army pioneer corps. After peace was declared, he worked at Lucien Lelong and opened his own fashion house under his name [8] at 44, rue François 1 er in Paris. He released his first collection in October 1945 and his first fragrance, Jolie Madame in 1949. [9] [10]