Vanessa Bruno was born to be a fashion designer: Her mother was a Danish supermodel, and her father was the man behind French fashion house Emmanuelle. At age 24, after studying at the Paris-based ready-to-wear fashion house Dorothée Bis, Bruno gave up her own modeling career to launch her first collection. Expert tailoring, luxurious fabric choices, and sophisticated designs in draping silk, wool, and leather have won Bruno fashion-industry accolades and a dedicated following among busy, dynamic women. Athe Vanessa Bruno, her ready-to-wear line of clothing, shoes, and accessories, offers up designs ranging from boho-inspired patchwork shoulder bags to slouchy dresses and cross-stitched cowboy booties.