Byblos
Brand
Founded in Italy in 1973, Byblos is an Italian fashion company. It originated as a division of Italian ready-to-wear company Genny SpA, taking its name from a hotel in Saint Tropez, and soon became a magnet for young fashion designers from all over the world, including Gianni Versace (1975-1976), Guy Paulin (1979-1982) and the duo Alan Cleaver and Keith Varty, who marked a turning point in the history of the company from 1981-1996.
The Byblos empire now includes not only men’s and women’s collections, but also accessories, fragrances, eyewear collections, bags, shoes and home furnishing and accessories. The company now has stores in Europe, South Africa, the USA and Asia.
Byblos's current creative director is Manuel Facchini, a graduate from Central Saint Martins. The brand returned to Milan Fashion Week in September 2018.
Founded in Italy in 1973, Byblos is an Italian fashion company. It originated as a division of Italian ready-to-wear company Genny SpA, taking its name from a hotel in Saint Tropez, and soon became a magnet for young fashion designers from all over the world, including Gianni Versace (1975-1976), Guy Paulin (1979-1982) and the duo Alan Cleaver and Keith Varty, who marked a turning point in the history of the company from 1981-1996.
The Byblos empire now includes not only men’s and women’s collections, but also accessories, fragrances, eyewear collections, bags, shoes and home furnishing and accessories. The company now has stores in Europe, South Africa, the USA and Asia.
Byblos's current creative director is Manuel Facchini, a graduate from Central Saint Martins. The brand returned to Milan Fashion Week in September 2018.
