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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.