American Designers

•Highest paid fashion executive in the US 2001.

•Self-taught designer of men’s tailored clothing.

•Highest paid fashion executive in the US 2001.

•Self-taught designer of men’s tailored clothing.

•Designer jeans.•Risqué advertising.

•Very prominent American designer.

• Upscale women’s, men’s suits and sportswear.

• 7 CFDA¹ awards.

• Sold her financial aspect to LVMH².

1 Council of Fashion Designers of America2 Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy

•Known for couture bridal designs.

•Began as a senior editor for Vogue.

•Sean John collection of boy’s and men’s wear.

•Earned $100 million per year for his first two years.

•First American designer to introduce pinstripes and houndstooth into womenswear.

•Died from cancer in 2002.

• Texas native relocated to Paris.

• Creative director for Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent who is credited for saving those companies; Recently resigned.

• One of the most influential designers ever.

•Classy “preppy” styles for men and women.

•Began by designing wide neckties.

• Regarded as the patron saint of vintage New York chic.

• Known for simple wool dresses with a high round neckline, sequined cocktail dresses, and sailor motifs.

Italian Designers

• Sister of Gianni Versace and continued the business after his death.

• Features– Electric colors– Sensuous fabrics– Clingy silhouettes– Bold sexiness

Muccia Prada• Mime turned

fashion mogul.• Added

womenswear after inheriting the family business.

Valentino• Consistent popularity

for 4 decades.• Vintage gowns

considered collectable.– Ex. Julia Roberts’

black gown with white piping for Oscar night 2001.

French Designers

Oscar de la Renta

• Known for women’s streetwear and evening gowns.

• Designed first in Paris then New York.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel

• Signature Chanel jacket

• One version of the “little black dress”

Christobal Balenciaga• Known for:

–Huge coats

–Chemise dresses

–Pillbox hats

–Long full skirts

Hubert de Givenchy

• First designer of haute couture to introduce women’s ready-to-wear.

• Legendary friendship with Audrey Hepburn who became the brand’s ambassador.

British Designer

Mary Quant• One of the

originators of the mod look.

• Which included:

– Miniskirts

– Vinyl boots

– Geometric patterns

– Strong colors.