Italian Fashion Elegance is in the Italian blood. Italy is a nation that cherishes outward appearances. Yes, it is great if you have a good heart, but Italians would expect you to have well-groomed hair, an impeccable sense of dressing and a really expensive pair of shoes . So it is no wonder that some of the world's best fashion designers are from Italy. Just like Guccio Gucci, Donatella Versace, Domenico Dolce& Stefano Gabbana, Miuccia Prada. http://lookbook.nu/interview/39-Chiara-Ferragni Gucci Guccio Gucci (26 March 1881 – 2 January 1953) was an Italian business man and fashion designer, is the founder of The House of Gucci. Since 2006 Frida Giannini (born 1972) is the Creative Director of the fashion house Gucci. Gucci, spring/summer 2011 . Versace Gianni Versace (December 2, 1946 – July 15, 1997) was founder of Versace S.p.A. , an international fashion house, which produces accessories, fragrances, make up and home furnishings as well as clothes. Versace was shot dead on July 15, 1997, after his death, his sister, Donatella, became the new head of design. Versace, spring/summer 2011 Dolce & Gabbana Dolce & Gabbana, is an Italian fashion house. The company was started in 1985, by the Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana in Milan. The company produces clothes, cosmetics and perfumes. Dolce & Gabbana has two central lines : -exclusive: Dolce&Gabbana -cheaper one: D&G. D&G, spring/summer 2011 . Prada Prada S.p.A. is an Italian fashion label specializing in luxury goods for men and women (ready-to-wear, leather accessories, shoes, luggage and hats), founded by Mario Prada in 1913. His wife, Luisa was first creative director. Her daughter, Miuccia, joined the company in 1970, eventually taking over for her mother in 1978. Prada, spring/summer 2011 . Spanish Steps The Spanish Steps serve as the backdrop for many displays and events throughout the year in Rome, including extraordinary floral displays in the spring, a nativity scene at Christmas, and a fashion show called Donna Sotto le Stelle in the summer. Eveningwear by Roberto Capucci, modeled on the Spanish Steps in Rome during the "Donna sotto le stelle" ("Women Under the Stars") fashion gala, 1999. © AP/Wide World Photos. Milano Fashion Week Milan Fashion Week (it: Settimana della moda) is a famous fashion week held semi-annually in Milan, Italy. Spring/Summer event held in February - March of each year and Autumn/Winter event held in September - October of each year. Fashion Week is a performance, and media event. It attracts famous musicians and celebrities, and ordinary people have to buy special passes to watch the shows. Thanks for your attention Author: Joanna Piskorek.