Fashion Memoir: Episode 12

Fashion Memoir: Episode 12 Synopsis

Manolo Blahnik - Renowned for his exotic and expensive heels, Manolo Blahnik is the luxury shoemaker to the stars, and anyone else who can afford them! Blahnik's success can probably be attributed to US Vogue editor Diane Vreeland, who saw his sketches and suggested he quit theatre and make a living in designing shoes, instead!

Cartier - As the number one seller of luxury jewelry in the world, Cartier, the French jeweler and watchmaker, has become known for its sparkling accessories that only the rich can afford. Since its establishment it has been the crown jeweler to 19 Royal families and of course, the favorite of celebrities during red carpet season.

Philip Treacy - Irish born designer Philip Treasy has created some of the world's most outrageous, dramatic and dazzling hats and headpieces, and continues to wow his fans. He began designing hats at a young age, making hats for his sister's dolls! The milliner and creator of fantasy hats is now five time winner of the British Accessory Designer of the Year Award.

Victoria's Secret - Known for its sexy fashion shows and catalogues that men actually like to browse through, Victoria's Secret is one of America's most famous and successful lingerie lines. Its boutiques are well known for being "men friendly", with helpful staff and underwear made easier to see, mounted on wall frames instead of crammed onto racks.

Harry Winston - The house of Harry Winston has sold jewelry to the rich and famous for many years. An instantly recognizable name all over the world, he has been entrusted with some of history's most well known gems, including the Hope Diamond.