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who's ranked #1 through 10?
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Umm I can't find 2007, but here is 2006
"Top5 Richest Fashion Designer
1st Luciano Benetton & family
Net Worth: $4.6 bil
One of the founders and current Chairman of Benetton Group, one of the largest fashion retailers in the world. Group also has stakes in Autostrade, Italy's largest operator and builder of toll motorways; and Autogrill, a chain of off-highway eateries. Luciano's luxurious office, decked out in 17th-century frescoes, is dubbed Sala dei Giganti (Room of the Giants), thanks to the fresco of four chiseled men whose figures run up the walls and across the curved ceiling.
2nd Giorgio Armani
Net Worth: $4.1 bil
Famed 71-year-old clothing designer not close to retirement. Too busy making deals around the globe. Recently lent Armani moniker to perfume, baby clothes, home decor, $10,000 Prive Borgo watches and hotels going up in the Middle East. Plans to open 20 new AX Armani Exchange stores in China by 2008 through a joint venture. Also on tap: stores in Japan and Central and South America.
3rd Ralph Lauren
Net Worth: $3.6 bil
Russian immigrant parents found refuge in the Bronx; young Ralph worked day jobs at department stores. Left business school to design ties for Beau Brummel. Launched Polo in 1967 with $50,000 loan. Built reputation on classic preppy styles. Today Polo designs everything from socks to sofas. Recent moves: bought back licensing rights from Reebok to sell luxury footwear; became exclusive apparel sponsor for the U.S. Open through 2008. Owns ranch in Colorado, island retreat in Jamaica.
4th Jean-Louis Dumas & family
Net Worth: $1.5 bil
A direct descendant of company founder Thierry Hermès, Jean-Louis Dumas is today the chairman of the Paris-based Hermhs luxury-goods company. He's running a tight ship there, with revenues risingâeven during the economic doldrums of 2002âand the stock down only moderately over the past year. A hands-on manager who has personally recruited designers to the firm, Dumas is also an active equestrian in his time off.
5th Prada, Miuccia Bianchi
Net Worth: $1.4 bil
The woman: The youngest granddaughter of Prada founder Mario Prada, she and her husband, Patrizio Bertelli, took over the family-owned luxury goods manufacturer in 1978. Since then, they've turned it into a fashion powerhouse, acquiring Jil Sander, Helmut Lang and shoemaker Church & Co. The fortune: Family owns 100% of the privately held group, which posted revenues of $1.4 billion last year."
Sorry that I couldn't find 2007. Hope that helps..
Umm I can't find 2007, but here is 2006
"Top5 Richest Fashion Designer
1st Luciano Benetton & family
Net Worth: $4.6 bil
One of the founders and current Chairman of Benetton Group, one of the largest fashion retailers in the world. Group also has stakes in Autostrade, Italy's largest operator and builder of toll motorways; and Autogrill, a chain of off-highway eateries. Luciano's luxurious office, decked out in 17th-century frescoes, is dubbed Sala dei Giganti (Room of the Giants), thanks to the fresco of four chiseled men whose figures run up the walls and across the curved ceiling.
2nd Giorgio Armani
Net Worth: $4.1 bil
Famed 71-year-old clothing designer not close to retirement. Too busy making deals around the globe. Recently lent Armani moniker to perfume, baby clothes, home decor, $10,000 Prive Borgo watches and hotels going up in the Middle East. Plans to open 20 new AX Armani Exchange stores in China by 2008 through a joint venture. Also on tap: stores in Japan and Central and South America.
3rd Ralph Lauren
Net Worth: $3.6 bil
Russian immigrant parents found refuge in the Bronx; young Ralph worked day jobs at department stores. Left business school to design ties for Beau Brummel. Launched Polo in 1967 with $50,000 loan. Built reputation on classic preppy styles. Today Polo designs everything from socks to sofas. Recent moves: bought back licensing rights from Reebok to sell luxury footwear; became exclusive apparel sponsor for the U.S. Open through 2008. Owns ranch in Colorado, island retreat in Jamaica.
4th Jean-Louis Dumas & family
Net Worth: $1.5 bil
A direct descendant of company founder Thierry Hermès, Jean-Louis Dumas is today the chairman of the Paris-based Hermhs luxury-goods company. He's running a tight ship there, with revenues risingâeven during the economic doldrums of 2002âand the stock down only moderately over the past year. A hands-on manager who has personally recruited designers to the firm, Dumas is also an active equestrian in his time off.
5th Prada, Miuccia Bianchi
Net Worth: $1.4 bil
The woman: The youngest granddaughter of Prada founder Mario Prada, she and her husband, Patrizio Bertelli, took over the family-owned luxury goods manufacturer in 1978. Since then, they've turned it into a fashion powerhouse, acquiring Jil Sander, Helmut Lang and shoemaker Church & Co. The fortune: Family owns 100% of the privately held group, which posted revenues of $1.4 billion last year."
Sorry that I couldn't find 2007. Hope that helps..
can you please tell me about dupont lighters?
Robert
Answer
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S. T. Dupont Paris is a designer brand name and manufacturer of stylish lighters, collectible pens, handbags, and recently stylish tech gadgets using the trademark diamond-head pattern. The company has been producing luxury items since 1872 when founded by Simon Tissot Dupont. The founder of the brand, Simon Tissot-Dupont was born in Savoy in 1847. S.T. Dupont owes its initials to him.
History
Simon Tissot founded a carriage company which was destroyed in a fire in 1872. Unabashed, that same year he bought a workshop which made leather briefcases for diplomats and businessman.
In 1884, Simon Tissot Dupont became the supplier of one of the worldâs largest shops â Les Grands Magasins du Louvre â while maintaining his private clientele.
Simon Tissot Dupont handed over his company to his sons in 1919, Lucien and Andre, who, trading under the name of Les Fils de S.T. Dupont (the Sons of S.T. Dupont) relaunched the activity. The activity was focused on high quality travel cases and accessories. Highly qualified craftsmen were called upon and patents were taken out to protect industrial secrets. Two hundred and fifty workers and 17 separate traders were involved in the manufacture, such as goldsmiths, woodworkers, engravers, leather craftsmen, lacquer workers, locksmiths, etc.
S.T. Dupont transferred its workshops from rue Dieu in Paris back to the family's hometown of Faverges in Savoy in 1924.
In 1929 Lucien Tissot Dupont was invited to New York by Louis Cartier to present his travel cases in their 5th Avenue shop. On the ship going to New York he learned about the Crash and the ensuing panic on Wall Street. Upon his return to Paris, in response to the crisis, he decided to move even further upmarket and cater to clients unaffected by the Crash.
Dupont became supplier to kings, emperors, maharajahs, ambassadors, and bankers. Up to 10 exceptional travel cases are turned out of the workshops every month. The master craftsmen work with extravagant materials: crocodile skin, gold and silver, ivory, and tortoiseshell.
In 1971, ST Dupont was purchased by Gillette. The company bought 48% of its stocks.
However, the brand would not last with Gillete too long. In 1987, it was eventually sold to Dickson Concepts Ltd.
Products
Since then, Dupont has gone on to produce lighters, pens, wallets, watches, and fragrances. It currently controls 70% of the luxury lighters market. The first S.T. Dupont serially produced lighter was created in 1941, during World War II. It was made of Aluminum, as brass was used as a strategic metal restricted for war purposes only. From 1958-1963 all lighters were constructed of 18k solid gold with 3% brass. The 50-60's LIGNE 1 series was most popular and very pricey. S.T. Dupont is better known as a masculine luxury brand but it creates accessories and products also appealing to women.
Today S.T. Dupont is active in high quality luxury and jeweled lighters, writing instruments, leather goods and accessories
As of May 25, the most expensive lighter on Ebay.com, at $85,000, is the ST Dupont Prestige lighter.
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S. T. Dupont Paris is a designer brand name and manufacturer of stylish lighters, collectible pens, handbags, and recently stylish tech gadgets using the trademark diamond-head pattern. The company has been producing luxury items since 1872 when founded by Simon Tissot Dupont. The founder of the brand, Simon Tissot-Dupont was born in Savoy in 1847. S.T. Dupont owes its initials to him.
History
Simon Tissot founded a carriage company which was destroyed in a fire in 1872. Unabashed, that same year he bought a workshop which made leather briefcases for diplomats and businessman.
In 1884, Simon Tissot Dupont became the supplier of one of the worldâs largest shops â Les Grands Magasins du Louvre â while maintaining his private clientele.
Simon Tissot Dupont handed over his company to his sons in 1919, Lucien and Andre, who, trading under the name of Les Fils de S.T. Dupont (the Sons of S.T. Dupont) relaunched the activity. The activity was focused on high quality travel cases and accessories. Highly qualified craftsmen were called upon and patents were taken out to protect industrial secrets. Two hundred and fifty workers and 17 separate traders were involved in the manufacture, such as goldsmiths, woodworkers, engravers, leather craftsmen, lacquer workers, locksmiths, etc.
S.T. Dupont transferred its workshops from rue Dieu in Paris back to the family's hometown of Faverges in Savoy in 1924.
In 1929 Lucien Tissot Dupont was invited to New York by Louis Cartier to present his travel cases in their 5th Avenue shop. On the ship going to New York he learned about the Crash and the ensuing panic on Wall Street. Upon his return to Paris, in response to the crisis, he decided to move even further upmarket and cater to clients unaffected by the Crash.
Dupont became supplier to kings, emperors, maharajahs, ambassadors, and bankers. Up to 10 exceptional travel cases are turned out of the workshops every month. The master craftsmen work with extravagant materials: crocodile skin, gold and silver, ivory, and tortoiseshell.
In 1971, ST Dupont was purchased by Gillette. The company bought 48% of its stocks.
However, the brand would not last with Gillete too long. In 1987, it was eventually sold to Dickson Concepts Ltd.
Products
Since then, Dupont has gone on to produce lighters, pens, wallets, watches, and fragrances. It currently controls 70% of the luxury lighters market. The first S.T. Dupont serially produced lighter was created in 1941, during World War II. It was made of Aluminum, as brass was used as a strategic metal restricted for war purposes only. From 1958-1963 all lighters were constructed of 18k solid gold with 3% brass. The 50-60's LIGNE 1 series was most popular and very pricey. S.T. Dupont is better known as a masculine luxury brand but it creates accessories and products also appealing to women.
Today S.T. Dupont is active in high quality luxury and jeweled lighters, writing instruments, leather goods and accessories
As of May 25, the most expensive lighter on Ebay.com, at $85,000, is the ST Dupont Prestige lighter.
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