Fashion designers are known for their ability to reinvent and capture the hearts of many around the globe. Some of these designers become so popular that their designs are appreciated across the globe, and they often become the trendsetters for the rest to follow.
Here‟s a list of some of the most notable fashion designers who are known to have changed the clothing style of the entire world.
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Top Fashion Designers in the World
Some of the top fashion designers in the world are as below:
Ralph Lauren
The man behind the popular American brand of the same name, Ralph Lauren is credited for developing a timeless and authentic American lifestyle. Since its debut in 1972, his brand „Polo‟ is now a part of an international empire consisting of perfumes, furniture, luxury clothing, and even dining.
Ralph is known for his distinctive fashion sense. His signature mesh sport shirt featuring his trademark emblem of the polo player attracts a wide spectrum of people all across the globe today. With countless awards to his credit, Ralph‟s net worth as of 2018 is US$ 7.2 billion, making him the 91st richest person in America.
Giorgio Armani
The Italian fashion designer, Giorgio Armani, is best known as the first Red Carpet fashion designer. Armani launched his fashion business in 1975 and today his net worth has surpassed US$ 6 billion. His signature style of luxurious, ready-to-wear minimalist clothing influenced the late 20th-century dressing.
The living legend brought the minimalist style to high end menswear. He also designed the uniforms of Italian Olympic and Paralympic teams. His success led him to expand into accessories, perfumes, real estate, interiors, and even hotels.
Jimmy Choo
Jimmy Choo is a Chinese-Malaysian fashion designer who co-founded Jimmy Choo Ltd., a brand known for its handmade shoes for women. Jimmy was 11 years old when he made his first pair of slippers by learning from his father. He gained popularity in 1988, when Vogue magazine featured him, followed by the support from Princess Lady Diana who wore Choo‟s shoes wherever she went.
Jimmy’s shoe designs are feminine and he likes to use crystal hues and luxurious fabrics in his designs. His shoes are worn by many popular celebrities today, including Madonna, Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez and more.
Roberto Cavall
Roberto Cavalli began his career in the early 1970s when he invented the procedure to print on leather and started creating patchworks using different materials. The Italian designer‟s signature style of flamboyant and intricately embellished clothes has attracted both men and women globally.
He presented his first collection in Paris at the age of 30. Known for exotic prints and sand-blasted jeans, the high-end Italian fashion designer appealed to the new generation of celebrities including Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, and the soccer player David Beckham.
Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein is an American fashion designer well-known for his range of clothing lines for men and women, including apparel, denim, and underwear. His design philosophy is about making simple, comfortable and yet stylish clothes. This signature style resonated well with the buyers in the United States and across the globe.
The legendary designer designed tight-fitting jeans in 1974, which brought sales of $200,000 within the first week of its launch. Klein sold his company to Philips-Van Heusen in 2003, but his signature classical style and streamlined look is appreciated by a large mass even today.
Other notable fashion designers around the globe:
- Miuccia Prada
- Dolce &Gabbana
- Donatella Versace
- Coco Chanel
- Karl Lagerfeld
- Marc Jacobs
- Tommy Hilfiger