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American Designers
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Tommy Hilfiger
• Highest paid fashion executive in the US in 2001.
• Self-taught designer of men’s tailored clothing.
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Calvin Klein
• Paved the way for designer jeans.
• Known for risqué advertising.
• Considered by many to be the most prominent American designer.
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Donna Karan
• Upscale women’s and men’s suits and sportswear.
• Seven CFDA awards.• Sold financial aspect
of business to LVMH.
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Vera Wang
• Known for couture bridal designs for individual clients.
• Began career as a senior fashion editor for Vogue.
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Sean “P Diddy” Combs
• Sean John collection for boy’s and men’s wear.
• Earner $100 million per year in his first two years.
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Bill Blass
• First American designer to introduce pinstripes and houndstooth into womenswear.
• Died from cancer in 2002.
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Tom Ford
• 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.
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Ralph Lauren
• Classy “preppy” sophisticated styles for women and men.
• Began by designing wide neckties.
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Norman Norell
• 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.
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Italian Designers
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Donatella Versace
• Sister of Gianni Versace, continued the business after his death.
• Features electric colours, sensuous fabrics, clingy silhouettes, and bold sexiness
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Muccia Prada
• Mime performer turned fashion mogul.
• Added womenswear to the leather handbag lines after inheriting the family business
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• Consistent popularity for four decades.
• His vintage gowns are considered collectables. (Ex: Julia Roberts’ black gown with white piping Oscar Night 2001).
Valentino
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French Designers
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Oscar de la Renta
• Known most for women’s streetwear and evening gowns.
• Designed first in Paris, then moved to New York.
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Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel
• Signature Chanel jacket.
• One version of the “little black dress.”
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Cristobal Balenciaga
• Known for huge evening coats.
• Chemise dresses, pillbox hats, and long, full skirts.
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Hubert de Givenchy
• 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.
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British Designers
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Mary Quant
• One of the originators of the Mod Look of the 1960’s.
• Miniskirts, vinyl boots, geometric patterns, strong colours.