Since its founding more than 150 years ago in Tokyo, the cosmetics firm has maintained a unique philosophy that combines Eastern wisdom with Western science. From its beginnings as a pharmacy, its creator Arinobu Fukuhara's search for well-being led him to create innovative products: he introduced toothpaste to Japan, broke the rules of the cosmetics industry with the first red skin lotion in a clear bottle, launched face powders in different colours to suit individual skin tones and even founded the first fashion magazine in Japan.

Founded in 1960 in Rome by Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti, Valentino is a symbol of crafting excellence, creativity and uniqueness. The Maison continues to inspire individuality by redefining the values of mastery and emotional beauty that are deeply intertwined with its roots as the most established Italian Maison de Couture.

In 2008, brothers Alexandre, Laurent and Raphael Elisha (sons of the Comptoir des Cotonniers founders) created their own brand. Using effortless Parisian silhouettes as a base, they added a British dandy touch and a pinch of rock ’n’ roll. The result? The Kooples. The brand’s collections are defined by clean cuts, as well as fitted basics that convey a sense of “je ne sais quoi”. One of the founders' leading couples encapsulated the style: Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin – the perfect mix of France and England that makes up The Kooples.