Spelt Hermès but pronounced 'er-mez': The Remix guide to properly pronouncing fashion brands
There's no handbook on how to pronounce the names of designer fashion brands, or maybe there is? Either way, we've definitely had to look at some of the below names a few times before saying them out loud to avoid sounding stupid!
In order to help you sound more knowledgeable in fashion circles, we have created a list of commonly confused designer brand names and the correct ways to pronounce them.
Balenciaga: bah-len-see-ah-gah
Balmain: bahl-mahhhhn
Comme des Garçons: comb dey gah-sown
Dolce & Gabbana: dol-chey and gab-ana
Givenchy: zjee-von-shee
Hermès: er-mez
Lanvin: lahn-vahn
Louis Vuitton: loo-wee vwee-tahn
Miu Miu: mew-mew
Moschino: mos-key-no
Versace: vur-sah-chee
Yves Saint Laurent: eve san lau-ron
Words by Sophia Doak
Image from whowhatwear.com.au