| Since its establishment in 1965, Benetton has developed into an important international business extending over 100 countries. Here we learn of Luciano Benetton and Oliviero Toscani, who helped the company become the first label in the world to use the theme of racial integration in its advertising campaigns, thus giving the slogan "United Colors of Benetton", a more profound meaning. 07DR JSCA 30 min. |
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"Recommended. Can be enjoyed and studied by all who are
interested in ultimate beauty, artistry, and perfection. Cartier remains, in
the words of King Edward VII, the King of the Jewelers, Jeweler of the
Kings." -EMRO Review "Recommended. Well done. Shows how Cartier made the transition from dealing with a wealthy elite to adding a line of well-made products that were affordable to a larger market." -Library Journal This is a fascinating look at the evolution of one of the world's most famous enterprises of luxury articles, which dates back to Louis Cartier in 1874. Here we see the company's success relied not only on creating a diversity of prestigious products, but also in developing a concept which opened the market formerly reserved for a small elite. 07DR JSCA 30 min. |
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"A man with a great business mind who created the idea of
franchising his name." -Library Journal Christian Dior is one of the most legendary of all fashion designers. He astonished the world with the "New Look" in 1947, but lived only until 1957. Since then the spirit of his genius has been kept alive, interpreted by the Italian designer, Gianfranco Ferre, the Vietnamese photographer, Tyen, and the perfumer, Maurice Roger. 07DR JSCA 30 min. |
| Jean-Paul Guerlain is a fully qualified perfumer, a "nose." He created "Samsara" especially for the love of his life and helps the over 150-year-old family business succeed in an industry where gigantic companies and enormous budgets are a matter of course. 07DR JSCA 30 min. |
| Emanuel Ungaro is one of the world's most original fashion designers, probably the most Parisian of them all. It is said, "You only have to see an Ungaro to know it's an Ungaro." Here we meet the head of a fashion empire known for its French elegance. 07DR JSCA 30 min. |
| His faithful clientele included Barbara Streisand, Eric Clapton and Madonna. And before he was murdered, Gianni Versace was one of the world's leading fashion personalities. This exclusive program, produced before his death, follows the designer at work, in close collaboration with his family, and also travels with him on the wild side of fashion. 07DR JSCA 30 min. |