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Ralph Lauren's brand focused on the ultimate 'preppy' fashion for the upper-class lifestyle, predominately during the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s.
In the late '90s and early 2000s, McQueen was known for breaking the boundaries of what was expected in fashion at the time. He started first at Givenchy before making it big with his own brand.
The French designer invented the "new look" silhouette, which featured an A-line skirt and fitted bodice. The style came to define 1950s fashion.
The Italian shoemaker rose to fame in the 1930s, and by the 1950s drastically expanded his business, producing around 350 pairs of handmade shoes each day with around 700 artisans.
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Edith Head was an American costume designer who won eight Academy Awards throughout her career for Best Costume Design. She was also known for her eccentric glasses and short fringe.
Balenciaga was never formally trained, but became an expert in evening wear and exquisite tailoring. Today, the brand is well known for their sneakers and streetwear trends.
The designer was known for his risqué designs worn by supermodels like Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, and Naomi Campbell. His sister Donatella has since channeled the same vision since his death.
The French designer began working as a teen for Christian Dior. Then, after starting his own fashion house, the designer created never-before-seen silhouettes and garments like the reefer jacket in 1962 and the sheer blouse in 1966.
Karl Lagerfeld is recognized as one of the most influential fashion designers in history. He is credited for creating smart and in-the-moment designs for brands like Chanel, Fendi, and Chloé.
Together with Barry Schwartz, the designer created the successful label known today for its denims and undergarments, as well as some provocative ads.
Betsey Johnson rose to prominence in the 1960s due to her out-of-the-box designs. She's known for her bright colors, fun patterns, and punk-glam aesthetic.
Paco Rabanne is best known for his space-age inspired designs from the late '60s. His metal link-dress made him famous, and Jane Fonda even modeled his costumes in her film 'Barbarella' (1968).
Kors is known for his fashion brand and for appearing on the hit reality show 'Project Runaway' alongside Heidi Klum. He also notably designed the dress worn by Michelle Obama in her first official portrait as First Lady.
Oscar de la Renta was trained by Cristóbal Balenciaga and became internationally known in the 1960s as one of the couturiers who dressed Jacqueline Kennedy.
The Spanish shoe designer is famous for his high-end stiletto heels. He has been beloved by fashion icons like Twiggy, Bianca Jagger, and Sarah Jessica Parker.
Vera Wang is well known for her iconic bridal dresses worn by Hollywood A-listers, and for her luxurious ready-to-wear fashion with a modern, artistic aesthetic.
Balmain is s remembered as one of the greatest French fashion designers in history. He also helped launch Revlon's first ever perfume and dressed some of the biggest stars of the time.
Hubert de Givenchy is remembered, amongst other reasons, for being the favorite designer of Audrey Hepburn. She wore the designer's creations in films like 'Funny Face' (1957) and 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' (1961).
Tom Ford led Gucci between 1994 and 2004 before starting his own label. He helped rebrand the Italian fashion house, making it more vibrant, retro-inspired, and sensual.
Westwood became a prominent designer during the punk rock fashion scene in the late '70s. She notably dressed the members of the *** Pistols after partnering with the band's manager, Malcolm McLaren.
The Italian designer was known for the bright, eye-catching prints in his designs. Stars like Elizabeth Taylor, Gina Lollobrigida, and Jacqueline Kennedy were all seen wearing Pucci's signature designs.
Alaïa started his fashion line in the early '80s and became known for his figure-hugging designs. The New York Times called him a "sculptor of the female form."
Coco Chanel revolutionized women's fashion. In the early 1900s, her designs were considered sportier and liberating, as women didn't require a corset to wear them. Chanel also popularized the little black dress, skirt suit sets, and perfumes like the iconic Chanel No. 5.
Giorgio Armani became first known for his suits, but has since expanded his fashion house to include glamorous gowns and ready-to-wear outfits.
Marc Jacobs has held high positions at Perry Ellis and Louis Vuitton, and has also achieved great success with his own brand. Jacobs is considered one of the most talented designers around.
The daughter of Paul McCartney has paved her own way as a successful fashion designer. Stella McCartney started off at Chloé, where she achieved great success before starting her own luxury and cruelty-free label.
Virgil Abloh completely changed the face of fashion when he became creative director of Louis Vuitton's menswear division. He introduced to the brand more modern and streetwear-inspired elements. Abloh also started his own fashion brand, Off-White.
Better known as just Valentino, the Italian designer was first noted for his signature red color. But in 1967, his 'no color' collection of white, beige, and ivory clothing made him even more famous.
Donna Karen introduced the world to the true New York upper-class aesthetic with her DKNY fashion lines and perfumes. In 2004, she received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
Diane von Furstenberg is known for being an ambitious designer who created the famous wrap dress in 1972. She's also known for her fashion label DVF.
Indeed, some designers have become iconic names in the fashion industry, and will forever be remembered for their creativity and influence on how we dress. Whether it be by working for major fashion houses or creating their own luxury brands, these designers are true icons.
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Indeed, some designers have become iconic names in the fashion industry, and will forever be remembered for their creativity and influence on how we dress. Whether it be by working for major fashion houses or creating their own luxury brands, these designers are true icons.
Click through the following gallery to check out the most influential fashion designers of all time.