Gianfranco Ferre

Gianfranco Ferre is a Italian fashion label, founded in 1978 by designer Gianfranco Ferre. The line specializes in men and women's clothing, fragrance, shoes and accessories.

Fast Facts

1. Founded: 1978
2. Created by: Gianfranco Ferre
3. Launched his womens signature collection in 1978
4. First collection for men in 1982
5. Couture collection released in Rome in 1986
6. Was known as "the architect of fashion"

The Lines

• Gianfranco Ferré: Main line for men ad women
• Ferré: Ready-to-wear for both men and women
• Ferré Red: For plus size
• Ferré Fur
• Ferré men
• Ferré Underwear
• GF Ferré: The younger, sportier line, for men and women

Awards

• Occhio d'Oro Award: For Best Italian designer (six times)
• Gold Medal from the city of Milan
• Commendatore del Ordine decoration from the President of the Italian Republic
• De d'Or (Golden Thimble Award) for his first Dior haute couture collection 1989

Designers Death

On June 17, 2007, Gianfrano Ferre died of a massive brain hemorrhage. He was admitted to the hospital in San Raffaele in Milan, where he died a few days later.

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