These days fashion houses marketing and creation other products such as cosmetics and perfumes may not be unusual, but Pierre Cardin started this practice, and was widely criticised for it. Many thought that this was weakening his brand, but the sheer strength of his logo and name ensured this was a rousing success. History of Pierre Cardin Born in Venice, Italy in 1922 his parents were wealthy landowners that fled to France to escape the

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Hedy Lamar, born Hedwig Eva Marie Kiesler on the 9th of November 1914, in Vienna Austria, was far more than just a Hollywood beauty. She was a trailblazer in both the entertainment and technology worlds. Known as the “most beautiful woman in the world” during her time, Lamarr’s story is one of talent, intelligence, and innovation. Early Life I liked play-acting. I used to do it all the time as a child. Hedy Lamarr Hedy

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