Italian fashion capitals of the world. Nonetheless, there are numerous other cities which play an important role in Italian fashion. In 2014, Milan was regarded as the world fashion capital (based upon frequency of mention in global media outlets), even surpassing New York, Paris, Rome and London. In 2011, Milan was ranked #4, behind London, New York, and Paris. Many of the major Italian fashion brands, such as Valentino, Versace, Prada, Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Marni, Iceberg, Missoni, Trussardi, Moschino, Dirk Bikkembergs, Etro, and Zegna are currently headquartered in the city. International fashion labels also operate shops in Milan, including an Abercrombie
LOEWE (fashion brand) LOEWE (fashion brand) Loewe, S.A. () (loh-EE-vay)is a Spanish luxury fashion house based in Madrid and owned by the LVMH Group. It was founded in 1846. Jonathan Anderson was appointed creative director in 2013. The company deals primarily in leather products. The main item produced and sold by Loewe is bags for men and women. The company also sells other luxury fashion items such as ready-to-wear clothes, accessories, and home and lifestyle products such as towels, journals, wallets, keyrings, and even beach paddles. It was founded in 1846 in Madrid by a group of Spanish leather craftsmen, and the brand