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Before she spoke, Donatella - who was wearing a studded leather dress of her own design - said: "I am really honoured and excited about speaking at the Oxford Union. I went to university in Florence - another ancient university city - but the university there is neither as old nor as famous as that in Oxford, nor does it have this amazing tradition of public speaking and debate. My classmates from back then would be very amused to see me at Oxford today. And I'm sure there will be others who will be astonished to find me addressing the Union. But maybe I can surprise a few people?"

Addressing over 300 Oxford University students, the Italian designer engaged in an "in conversation" style set-up with style.com's Tim Blanks and was accompanied by her long-time friend, the actor Rupert Everett and designer Christopher Kane, with whom she collaborates on the Versace diffusion line "Versus".

Multiple champion, this tennis player also won the 2011 Roland Garros tournament.

a. Rafael Nadal

b. Roger Federer

c. Gaël Monfils

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The French fashion house, which was valued at $25.9 billion (£16.5 billion), beat off stiff competition from Hèrmes, who came second with $19.1 billion (£12.1 billion) - a 61 per cent rise from last year. Swiss watch brand Rolex ranked third place, with $7.17 billion (£4.57 billion). "Luxury is seen as a good investment with people increasingly buying classic pieces rather than high fashion," Millward Brown Optimor managing director Nick Cooper said in a statement. "Those who can afford it indulge, including young professionals who, increasingly unable to buy houses, are spending their disposable income on mid-tier luxury."

The study credited quality craftsmanship, heritage and history as key components of success for luxury brands. Alongside Hennessy cognac and Moet & Chandon Champagne, other fashion brands to make the top ten include Chanel with $6.68 billion (£4.25 billion); Gucci at number five with $6.42 billion (£4.09 billion); Prada at six with $5.7 billion (£3.63 billion); Cartier at seven with $4.8 billion (£3.06 billion); and Burberry in tenth place with $4.09 billion (£2.6 billion).