What's in a name?

It's not just tough to lay your hands on some of these high street brands, but also tough to get their names right. If you have ever been in a spot because you dint know how to pronounce Jean Paul Gaultier, Bvlgari or Bebe then worry not! Here is a quick reference to get it right and talk like a fashionista.

1. Abercrombie
    Phonetic Pronunciation: A-bur-krahm-bee
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2. Aéropostale
    Phonetic Pronunciation: "air"-o-"post"-ALL
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3. Balenciaga
    Phonetic Pronunciation: bah-len-see-AH-gah
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4. Bebe
    Phonetic Pronunciation: bee-bee
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5. Burberry
    Phonetic Pronunciation: BUR-bur-ee
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6. Bvlgari
    Phonetic Pronunciation: BUL-gair-ree
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7. Cartier
    Phonetic Pronunciation: kar-TYAY
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8. Chanel
    Phonetic Pronunciation: SHAH-nell
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9. Christian Dior

    Phonetic Pronunciation: kris-tee-ahn DEE-or
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10. Christian Louboutin
      Phonetic Pronunciation: kris-tee-ahn loo-boo-ta(n)
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11. Dolce and Gabbana
      Phonetic Pronunciation: DOL-chay and gah-BAH-nah
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12. Fendi
      Phonetic Pronunciation: FEN-dee
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13. Givenchy
      Phonetic Pronunciation: zhee-VAH(N)-shee
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14. Gucci
      Phonetic Pronunciation: GOO-chee
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15. Hermès
      Phonetic Pronunciation: "air"-MEHZ
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16. Herve Leger
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17. Jean-Paul Gaultier 

      Phonetic Pronunciation: zhahn-pall  go-tyay
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18. Lanvin
      Phonetic Pronunciation: law(n)-va(n)
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19. Lacoste
      Phonetic Pronunciation: lah-KAHST
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20. Lancôme
      Phonetic Pronunciation: lahn-kuum
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21. Louis Vuitton

      Phonetic Pronunciation: loo-ee  vee-tawn
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22. Moschino

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23. Prada
      Phonetic Pronunciation: PRAH-duh
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24. Salvatore Ferragamo
      Phonetic Pronunciation: sal-vah-TOR-ay fair-ah-GAH-mo
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25. TAG Heuer
      Phonetic Pronunciation: tag-HOY-yur
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26. Versace
      Phonetic Pronunciation: vur-SAH-chee
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27. Yves Saint Laurent

      Phonetic Pronunciation: eev saint uh-RAW(NG)
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