Maison Kitsuné, an independent Parisian Maison, draws its inspiration from the thread that links Tokyo and Paris. The silhouettes subtly combine controlled tailoring, streetwear influences, comfort and practicality.

Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez met at the prestigious Parsons School of Design. In 2002, the two designers founded their ready-to-wear Maison, which they named after their respective mothers' maiden names. Proenza Schouler sold its first collection entirely at Barneys, and the brand quickly became synonymous with the effortless, charismatic style of New York women.

It was after losing a match—during which his tenacity became legendary—that René Lacoste earned the nickname “the Crocodile.” The tennis champion then stepped onto a new court: fashion. Finding traditional tennis attire too uncomfortable, he reinvented the tennis shirt. Short sleeves, “petit piqué” cotton, an embroidered crocodile on the chest… welcome to the polo shirt, a Lacoste invention. From top tournament players to worldwide acclaim, it was only a small step. A symbol of effortless elegance, Lacoste has become a global phenomenon…