Italian design Gucci began to contend with Chanel and Dior. Currently, Milan, (Italy's center of design) is considered the true fashion capital of the world, according to the 2009 Global Language Monitor, and Rome ranked 4th. Both these cities annually compete with other major international centres, such as Paris, New York City, London and Tokyo. Examples of major Italian fashion houses are: Gucci, Armani, Emilio Pucci, Valentino, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Ferragamo, Roberto Cavalli, Trussardi, Versace, Krizia, Etro, Miu Miu, Laura Biagiotti, Max Mara, Fendi, Moschino, Missoni, Benetton and Brioni (fashion), to name a few. Italy also is home to many fashion
Tibi (fashion brand) Tibi (fashion brand) Tibi is an American fashion company based in New York City. Tibi’s design studio, showroom, and flagship store is located in Soho, New York. It was founded by Amy Smilovic in 1997. Amy partnered with another American living abroad, Octavia Hyland, whose grandmother’s name was Tibi. Tibi began with a small collection of contemporary dresses. It now produces 11 womenswear collections per year and a full line of women's shoes. Tibi is showcased in the tents of the Lincoln Center each season during New York's Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Tibi-brand clothing is sold in many stores worldwide,