Fashion Designers

Leigh Bowery was an Australian fashion designer, club promoter and performance artist, known as the proprietor of the hedonistic London nightclub Taboo.

Carolina Herrera is a Venezuelan-American designer whose first fashion collection debuted in 1981, and she has since led her company to become a global brand.

Iconic French fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy was known for his elegant haute couture designs and years-long professional relationship with Audrey Hepburn.

With her trademark suits and little black dresses, fashion designer Coco Chanel created timeless designs that are still popular today.

Fashion designer Christian Louboutin has developed an international following for his distinctive red-soled footwear.

Fashion designer Jimmy Choo rose to fame for the quality and style of his handmade women's shoes.

Christian Dior was a French fashion designer whose post–World War II creations were wildly popular, and whose legacy continues to influence the fashion industry.

American fashion designer Kate Spade became known for launching a successful line of handbags in the 1990s.

Halston was an iconic clothing designer of the 1970s. His sexy, yet elegant dresses became a staple in American discos.

Fashion designer Betsey Johnson developed her edgy, offbeat style during the new wave/punk era of the late 1970s.

John Galliano is a British fashion designer who has served as head designer of the French haute couture houses Givenchy (1995-1996) and Christian Dior (1996-2011).

A designer to celebrities and royalty such as Princess Diana, Gianni Versace brought vitality and art to an industry considered out of touch with street culture.

Designer Marc Jacobs is powerhouse in the fashion world fueled by the success of his own eponymous label.

Alexander McQueen was a London-based, English fashion designer who was head designer of the Louis Vuitton Givenchy fashion line, before starting his own line.

Jean-Paul Gaultier is a French designer known for his influential designs, especially the creation of Madonna’s infamous conical bras for her 1990 Blond Ambition tour.

American fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger created a brand of clothing that was extremely popular with several different communities in the 1990s.

Ralph Lauren is an American clothing designer best known for his sportswear line Polo Ralph Lauren, the centerpiece of his fashion empire.

Fashion designer Stella McCartney is the daughter of ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his late wife, Linda.

Giorgio Armani is an iconic Italian fashion designer best known in America for his popular men's suits.

Oscar de la Renta was one of the world’s leading fashion designers. Famous for his women's evening wear and suits, his line is distinctly modern yet feminine.

Levi Strauss started an enduring fashion empire, which he launched by making one of the world's most durable and popular clothing items — the blue jeans.

Valentino Garavani is an Italian fashion designer best known as the founder of the Valentino SpA company.

Fashion icon Donatella Versace has been the artistic director of the Versace Group since 1997.

London designer Mary Quant is immortalized by fashion iconography as the originator of the miniskirt.