Humble Beginnings: Old World Luxury Edition
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Call me crazy but I think we all have 1 or 2 life changing ideas in us. Now, whether we have any desire to pursue it or the know how to make it a reality is a horse of a different color. But for all those dreamers, tired of the rat race and punching the clock, this ones for you.
Hopefully, you will find this inspirational and motivational and just the kick in the pants you need to stick with it.
Today we are going to start in the luxury fashion world. Now, the faces you may not recognize but I’m pretty sure you’ve heard of the brands they started.
After reading these stories, the question is, what are you waiting for?[/ultimate_heading][ultimate_spacer height=”25″ height_on_mob=”10″][vc_separator el_width=”60″][ultimate_spacer height=”25″ height_on_mob=”10″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″ offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1/2″][mpc_image image=”20476″ image_opacity=”100″ image_inner_border_gap=”0″ effect=”none” image_hover_opacity=”100″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Gucci” main_heading_font_family=”font_family:Roboto|font_call:Roboto” main_heading_style=”font-weight:bold;” sub_heading_font_family=”font_family:Roboto|font_call:Roboto”]
Founded by Guccio Gucci
Guccio was 40 when he started company his company.
Started making saddles and luggage.
Today Gucci is $15 billion dollar brand.
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Founded by Louis Vuitton
Vuitton was as an orphan at 13. He left his home in Eastern France and walked 292 miles to Paris for a better life.
Started off making trunks and travel goods. He would make the trunks and then come out and pack them for customers.
Today LV is $15 billion dollar brand.
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Founded by Gabrielle Bonheur “Coco” Chanel
Chanel was a Cabaret singer who lived off of tips.
Started off making and selling hats.
Today Chanel is $9 billion dollar brand.
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Founded by Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman
Started as Blue Ribbon Sports
Phil Knight sold the sneakers out his trunk
Bowerman used a waffle iron for initial rubber soles.
Today Nike is $40 billion dollar brand.
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Founded by Thierry Hermès
Started as a horse harness manufacturer.
Hermès’ wife inspired him to make first leather bag when she could not find one she liked anywhere.
Today is Hermes $8 billion dollar brand.
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Founded by Ralph Lifshitz
Born in the Bronx, NY
A Jewish immigrant.
Started off as a tie vendor on Wall Street
Today Polo Ralph Lauren is $8 billion dollar brand.
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Founded by Mario Prada
Started as a animal goods and imported English steamer trunks and handbags.
Today Prada is $4 billion dollar brand.
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