Like couturiers and chefs before them, perfumers are stepping out from behind the brand names and becoming status symbols-- and selling points--themselves.

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In 1961, when Mr Saint Laurent set up shop in Paris under his own name, most couturiers were not quite like this.

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Though he had been influenced by the more structured looks of French couturiers, such as Yves Saint Laurent and Chanel, Armani saw his fashion as transcending fantasy.

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All 80 dresses, worn at official engagements and private family events, bear the designation of British couturiers Norman Hartnell and Hardy Amies, as well as designers who have created garments specifically for the British monarch.

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