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Explore the legacies of America's most influential fashion designers, from Tommy Hilfiger's self-taught tailored clothing to Calvin Klein's upscale suits. Delve into the bold designs of Donna Karan and the classic chic of Ralph Lauren. Discover the risqué advertising of Versace and the timeless elegance of Valentino. Learn about pioneers like Sean Combs and Tom Ford, who revolutionized style, and pay tribute to icons like Oscar de la Renta and Coco Chanel. These creative visionaries have shaped fashion and culture for decades.
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Highest paid fashion executive in the US in 2001. Self-taught designer of men’s tailored clothing. Tommy Hilfiger
Paved the way for designer jeans. Known for risqué advertising. Considered by many to be the most prominent American designer. Calvin Klein
Upscale women’s and men’s suits and sportswear. Seven CFDA awards. Sold financial aspect of business to LVMH. Donna Karan
Known for couture bridal designs for individual clients. Began career as a senior fashion editor for Vogue. Vera Wang
Sean John collection for boy’s and men’s wear. Earner $100 million per year in his first two years. Sean “P Diddy” Combs
First American designer to introduce pinstripes and houndstooth into womenswear. Died from cancer in 2002. Bill Blass
Texas native relocated to Paris. Creative director for Gucci and Yves St Laurent who is credited with saving the companies from bankruptcy; has recently resigned. Considered one of the most influential designers ever. Tom Ford
Classy “preppy” sophisticated styles for women and men. Began by designing wide neckties. Ralph Lauren
Widely regarded as the patron saint of vintage New York chic. Known for understated wool dresses with a high round neckline, sequined cocktail dresses, and sailor motifs. Norman Norell
Sister of Gianni Versace, continued the business after his death. Features electric colours, sensuous fabrics, clingy silhouettes, and bold sexiness Donatella Versace
Mime performer turned fashion mogul. Added womenswear to the leather handbag lines after inheriting the family business Muccia Prada
Consistent popularity for four decades. His vintage gowns are considered collectables. (Ex: Julia Roberts’ black gown with white piping Oscar Night 2001). Valentino
Known most for women’s streetwear and evening gowns. Designed first in Paris, then moved to New York. Oscar de la Renta
Signature Chanel jacket. One version of the “little black dress.” Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel
Known for huge evening coats. Chemise dresses, pillbox hats, and long, full skirts. Cristobal Balenciaga
Was the first designer of haute couture to introduce a collection of luxury women’s ready-to-wear. Enjoyed a legendary friendship with actress Audrey Hepburn who became the brand’s ambassador. Hubert de Givenchy
One of the originators of the Mod Look of the 1960’s. Miniskirts, vinyl boots, geometric patterns, strong colours. Mary Quant