Read on and out loud , below. Taking the helm of Gucci as creative director in , Italian fashion designer Alessandro Michele is best recognized for his bold, artsy, and maximalist designs. Despite his Harry Styles-sized impact on the fashion world, his last name seems to be a struggle for some: "ah-lay-sahn-dro mih-keh-leh.
American design powerhouse Anna Sui is one of the more beloved and acclaimed blueprints for vintage-inspired, quirky yet glam womenswear. If we had a nickel for every time someone mispronounced "Sui," we'd be rich: "an-na swee. One of the Antwerp Six, Belgian fashion designer Ann Demeulemeester is recognized for founding her namesake label, which she left in November We promise the name is not as intimidating as it looks: "ann de-mule-eh-meester.
This Canadian fashion label specializes in fashion that brings out the contrast between masculine and feminine design. The name of this brand can be tough if you don't speak any French, as the ending "-le" is essentially silent, meaning the name which translates to "handsome girl" is pronounced "bo-fee. Still, even after the Met Gala, we still hear this one mispronounced: "comb dey gahr-sawn.
Boasting an array of gender-neutral designs and a reputation for casting diverse, inclusive models for their runway shows and campaigns, Eckhaus Latta was founded by Mike Eckhaus and Zoe Latta in While the spelling may be intimidating, the pronunciation is simple: "eck-house la-ta. One of the top luxury fashion, haute couture, and perfume houses in the world, the French brand of Givenchy began in by designer Hubert de Givenchy.
Another commonly mispronounced fashion staple, the G is pronounced the soft French way, i. A classic! Please stop saying "her-meez," it's: "air-mehz.
Jacquemus, the label behind the ultimate minuscule handbag , has been a buzzy name in the industry as of late. Except, how the hell do you say it? The trick is to ignore the "que": "zhak-moose. The French-American luxury designer launched his brand, Altuzarra, back in and has since grown tremendously in recognition for his multicultural design influence. Khaite is a luxury fashion label known for its elevated basics. Just like their design aesthetic, this one is simple: "kate.
Founding her eponymous New York-based label in , Kim Shui combines her hybrid American, Italian, and Chinese upbringing into her trendy, it-girl clothing designs. Please Inform Us. Delivered by follow. Teacher, Friendly, Confidence. Voice Pronunciation: Click and hear the audio pronunciation multiple times and learn how to pronounce the name Olivier Theyskens. Record Pronunciation. Note: Please try to record the pronunciation within 3 seconds.
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