Born in France in 1963, Christian Louboutin first started dreaming up fantastical footwear in his early teens. He added his legendary red soles in 1993. In 2003, Louboutin expanded into women's handbags.

The house of Fendi was launched in 1925 by Adele and Edoardo Fendi as a fur and leather shop in Via del Plebiscito, Rome. 

Dior, a brand rooted in history and just as luxurious as it sounds. ... Founded by Christian Dior, born January 1905, the fashion house was established in December 1946 at 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris.