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Milan is widely regarded as a global capital in industrial design, fashion and architecture.[134] In the 1950s and 60s, as the main industrial centre of Italy and one of Europe's most dynamic cities, Milan became a world capital of design and architecture. There was such a revolutionary change that Milan’s fashion exports accounted for million (US currency) in 1952, and by 1955 that number grew to billion.[135] During this time, Milan was seen as a miracle of the Italian boom. Modern skyscrapers, such as the Pirelli Tower and the Torre Velasca were built, and artists such as Bruno Munari, Lucio Fontana, Enrico Castellani and Piero Manzoni gathered in the city.[136] Today, Milan is still particularly well known for its high-quality furniture and interior design industry. The city is home to FieraMilano, Europe's largest permanent trade exhibition, and Salone Internazionale del Mobile, one of the most prestigious international furniture and design fairs.[137] Milan is also regarded as one of the fashion capitals of the world, along with New York City, Paris, and London.[138] Milan’s link to the designer fashion industry gives the city an international connection with many other fashion capitals. Milan is synonymous with the Italian prêt-à-porter industry,[139] as many of the most famous Italian fashion brands, such as Valentino, Gucci, Versace, Prada, Armani and Dolce & Gabbana, are headquartered in the city. The city has one of the largest agglomerations of fashion firms. The importance of Milan as a fashion destination links it closely to ideas such as Made in Italy and Milanese fashion that is used strategically by the fashion industry. The emergence of Milan as a fashion hub can be related to its textile industry and close relationships design firms had with corporations. Numerous international fashion labels also operate shops in Milan. The city has historically been a regional leader in Northern Italy. Milan has had to rely on design and industry for strength. Furthermore, the city hosts the Milan Fashion Week twice a year, one of the most important events in the international fashion system.[140] The city center of Milan which has many designer shops has long been at the heart of the moral capital of Italy and includes much of the wealth in the city. Milan's main upscale fashion district, quadrilatero della moda, is home to the city's most prestigious shopping streets (Via Monte Napoleone, Via della Spiga, Via Sant'Andrea, Via Manzoni and Corso Venezia), in addition to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, one of the world's oldest shopping malls.[141] Milan fashion schools have close relations with manufacturing in the area. Milan’s fashion industry has made the city a major place for tourism.