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In designer fashion, France may be the center of creativity and America may be the heart of commerce, but Italy remains the capital of industry—the place where bags and shoes and clothes are made. Perhaps that’s why the market is home to so many globally recognized Italian fashion brands. Versace, Gucci, Armani, and Prada are not necessarily the biggest businesses, but they are by far among the most recognizable. And there are obviously plenty of lesser names that punch above their weight when it comes to exposure: Salvatore Ferragamo and Missoni, Etro and Roberto Cavalli, etcetera.
