Question 1

What is the Sharif brand?

Accepted Answer

The Sharif brand is a line of handbags and accessories created by the Egyptian designer of the same name. He launched his company Sharif Design in 1979. During the 1980s, his bags set fashion trends in the U.S. Shop a range of Sharif bags and accessories on 1stDibs.

Question 2

What brand is McQ?

Accepted Answer

The brand McQ is a fashion label produced the by Alexander McQueen company. A diffusion line, it features contemporary sportswear designed to appeal to a younger audience at more accessible price points than the brand's main collection. McQ launched in 2005. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Alexander McQueen apparel and accessories.

Question 3

What is the Balmain brand?

Accepted Answer

Balmain is a French fashion house that opened in 1945. The full name of the company is Pierre Balmain, S.A., after founder Pierre Alexandre Claudius Balmain. Although the brand produces a full range of apparel and accessories, its leather jackets and blazers are especially well known. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Balmain.

Question 4

What is KAWS brand?

Accepted Answer

KAWS brand is a term that some people apply to the pieces produced by the artist KAWS. But technically, KAWS is a person — Brian Donnelly — and not a brand. He creates all kinds of art. There are KAWS figures and toys, sculptures and colorful drawings, paintings and prints that appropriate pop phenomena like the Smurfs, the Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants. In 1999, KAWS partnered with Bounty Hunter, a Japanese toy and streetwear brand, to release his first toy. Companion, an eight-inch-tall vinyl reimagining of Mickey Mouse with a skull-and-crossbones head and trademark XX eyes, debuted with a limited run of 500. It sold out quickly. Companion was the first of more than 130 toy designs, which came to include such characters as Chum, Blitz, Be@rbrick, BFF and Milo, each immediately recognizable as KAWS figures by their XX eyes. You will sometimes see people refer to these toys as KAWS brand figurines. Shop a diverse assortment of KAWS art on 1stDibs.

Question 5

What are the Armani brands?

Accepted Answer

The main Armani brands are Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani and Armani Exchange. Giorgio Armani is the Armani fashion house's luxury label, while Emporio Armani is a ready-to-wear brand of sportswear, eyewear, watches and accessories. Armani Exchange is a ready-to-wear diffusion line featuring apparel and accessories sold at accessible prices. In the past, the brand had other labels, including the custom-made Armani Privé range and the Armani Collezioni and Armani Jeans diffusion lines. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Armani apparel and accessories.

Question 6

Where is the Pendleton brand from?

Accepted Answer

The Pendleton brand is a family-owned business that is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. The company was established in 1863 when British weaver Thomas Kay arrived in Oregon. Following Kay, his grandsons, three Brishop brothers, took over the helm and their descendants still run the company today. Shop a collection of Pendleton products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Question 7

What brand is Swarovski?

Accepted Answer

Swarovski is a brand specializing in crystal jewelry and decorative objects. Daniel Swarovski, Armand Kosmann and Franz Weis founded the company in Wattens, Austria, in 1895. Initially, Swarovski specialized in cutting crystal for other manufacturers but began designing and introducing its own products over the decades that followed. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Swarovski pieces.

Question 8

Is Pucci a brand?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Pucci is a brand, but its full name is Emilio Pucci. Designer Emilio Pucci launched his eponymous fashion house in 1947 in Florence, Italy. The brand is best known for its colorful prints. Find a variety of Emilio Pucci apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.

Question 9

Where do art collectors buy art?

Accepted Answer

Art collectors buy their art from a few places. They may attend auctions to bid on works or attend gallery exhibitions to purchase pieces. Some arrange to buy art through dealers, while others shop on trusted online platforms to find paintings, prints, sculptures and other works. Explore a diverse assortment of art on 1stDibs.

Question 10

Is Genève a watch brand?

Accepted Answer

No, Genève is not a watch brand. However, there is a watchmaker called ID Genève, and you may see the word "Genève" on the dials of luxury watchmakers. Geneva, or Genève, is the name of the Swiss city known for producing some of the most impressive timepieces in the world. Although “Swiss” and “Swiss Made” have been registered as trademarks in the United States and Hong Kong by the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry, no similar measures have been taken to stop manufacturers worldwide from associating their goods with Geneva and its centuries-old reputation for fine watchmaking. Among luxury timepieces, however, there is a definitive certification for Geneva watches. The mark to look for is the Poinçon de Genève, referred to in English as the Hallmark of Geneva or the Geneva Seal. It is reserved for mechanical watches made in the city or within its canton (a region similar to a U.S. state) that adhere to superb traditional standards of craftsmanship. Some people may refer to watches that bear this mark as Genève watches. Find a large selection of watches on 1stDibs.

Question 11

Which brands are Swiss watches?

Accepted Answer

Many brands are Swiss watches. Switzerland is home to around 700 watchmakers, making it the world's leading center for timepiece production. Some well-known Swiss watch brands are Angelus, Arnold & Son, Audemars Piguet, Baume & Mercier, Blancpain, Breitling, Breguet, Chopard, EBEL, Frederique Constant, Girard-Perregaux, Hublot, IWC Schaffhausen, Jaquet-Droz, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Longines, Montblanc, Omega, Panerai, Patek Philippe, Piaget, Richard Mille, Roger Dubuis, Rolex, Swatch, TAG Heuer, Tudor, Ulysse Nardin, Vacheron Constantin and Zenith. Shop a wide range of Swiss watches on 1stDibs.

Question 12

Is Dondup a good brand?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Dondup is generally considered to be a good brand. The brand is well known for producing high-quality ready-to-wear apparel and is especially famous for its long-lasting denim pieces. Today, Dondup produces its entire collection in Italy to ensure its quality. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Dondup apparel.

Question 13

Is Echo a designer brand?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Echo is a designer brand founded in New York City in the 1920s. It specializes in outerwear accessories and homewares. It has a reputation for dramatic use of color, line and patterning to create statement pieces that summon attention. Shop a collection of Echo pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

Question 14

Is Amiri a good brand?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Amiri is a good brand. American fashion designer Mike Amiri founded his eponymous brand in 2014, drawing on his earlier work creating pieces for musicians like Steven Tyler and Axl Rose. That rock-and-roll spirit behind its pieces, which are distressed and customized by hand, has cultivated celebrity fans like BTS, Gigi Hadid and Justin Bieber. Online reviewers write about the American luxury label in glowing terms, praising the overall quality and innovativeness of its luxurious streetwear-inspired fashions. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Amiri apparel and accessories.

Question 15

Is Aquatalia a luxury brand?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Aquatalia is a luxury brand. The Italian footwear manufacturer has established a reputation for producing visually appealing shoes and boots using fine materials and time-honored crafting techniques. At the same time, Aquatalia has pioneered technologies for waterproofing and stain-proofing that have put the brand on the cutting edge of footwear design and manufacturing. Explore a range of Aquatalia shoes on 1stDibs.

Question 16

Is APC a luxury brand?

Accepted Answer

Yes, APC is a luxury brand. Jean Touitou founded the fashion house in 1987 and quickly became known for producing high-end versions of everyday basics. Today, many celebrities are fans of the brand. Katie Holmes, Chrissy Tiegen and Alycia Debnam-Carey are just some of the notable people who have been photographed wearing APC pieces. Find a collection of APC apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.

Question 17

Is Schiaparelli a luxury brand?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Schiaparelli is a luxury brand. Originally, the fashion house founded by Elsa Schiaparelli in 1927 specialized in avant-garde custom designs but shifted to primarily producing ready-to-wear apparel in 2007.

Schiaparelli was among the first designers to use materials like rayon and Lurex as well as explore wrap dresses and transparent raincoats. Her private clientele included such self-confident trendsetters as American heiresses Daisy Fellowes and Millicent Rogers, the Duchess of Windsor and a bold-faced slate of Hollywood names from Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich to Katharine Hepburn, Vivien Leigh and Lauren Bacall.

Couture triumphs were accompanied by the unparalleled renown and exceptional financial rewards of her licensing agreements with American department stores, from sportswear to evening dresses to (yes, even) housewares.

Find vintage Elsa Schiaparelli hats, evening dresses and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.

Question 18

Is Roccobarocco a good brand?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Roccobarocco is widely considered a good brand. Started by Italian fashion designer Rocco Barocco, the brand is known for its playful use of optical effects, avant-garde style and use of luxurious fabrics in asymmetrical silhouettes. The label has earned acclaim for producing well-made apparel for both men and women and is particularly well known for its jeans. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Roccobarocco apparel and accessories.

Question 19

Is Jacquemus a good brand?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Jacquemus is a good brand. Although the French fashion house is known for selling its line of apparel and accessories at economical price points, the brand carefully selects fine materials to go into every piece. Jacquemus is known for its minimalist approach to style, and many fans of the brand love the way designer Simon Porte Jacquemus creates collections using inspiration from his life story. Find a collection of Jacquemus pieces on 1stDibs.

Question 20

Is YSL a luxury brand?

Accepted Answer

Yes, YSL is a luxury brand. In fact, the French fashion house appears on the list of official haute couture maisons published by the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Paris. To earn this status, a fashion brand must employ at least 15 artisans, present at luxury fashion shows each season and meet other standards. Since its founding in 1962, Yves Saint Laurent has earned a reputation for producing pieces of exceptional quality out of fine materials like lace, cashmere and high-quality leather, fitting the definition of luxury. Shop a wide range of Yves Saint Laurent apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.

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