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Mar 2018
35m 40s

Branded: A History of Designer Logos

Dressed Media
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Logos and monograms are used by luxury fashion houses to brand their products. This episode investigates the origin stories of the logos used by of four of fashion's most powerful players: Louis Vuitton, Lanvin, Chanel and Louboutin.

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