Nina Ricci

The house of Nina Ricci was founded by Turin-born Maria “Nina” Ricci and her son Robert in Paris in 1932. She was successful because she provided an understated, chic look for elegant and wealthy society women, always classic, yet intoxicatingly feminine. In the 21st century Nina Ricci remains best known for its fragrances, especially the enduringly classic L'air du Temps. Though the design direction has changed hands several times over the years, Belgian-born Olivier Theyskens joined as creative director in 2006. So far, his collections have won ardent praise by fashion critics.