Byblos Biography
Fashion and Perfume Designer History

Byblos was established in 1973. At the very beginning, Byblos emphatic style was due to the young creative genius of Gianni Versace (1977 - 1979) followed by the French designer Guy Paulin (1979 - 1982) and the two English designers Keith Varty and Alan Cleaver (1983 - 1996),
2002 Swinger International Co. acquired the Byblos brand. The company headquarter is in Verona (Italy). Since 1971 Swinger International Co. has been interpreting both industrial and tailored products exemplifying "Made in Italy". Swinger International Co designs, produces and distributes women's and man's fashion of the highest quality. Its products are marketed around the world in leading fashion stores and exclusive boutiques. Swinger internal structure is vertically organized: own design, own directresses, pattern makers, work preparations, production distribution and retail.
In 2006 Manuel Facchini takes over the line's artistic direction: the fashion designer's talent is unceasingly inspired by art, design and architecture, in a creative process that constantly aims towards innovation.