Fashion Icons: The Most Influential Designers of All Time

1.

 Coco Chanel

Coco Chanel's iconic designs, including the little black dress and Chanel No. 5 perfume, revolutionized the fashion industry with her vision of simplicity and functionality.

2.

Christian Dior

Designer Christian Dior's "New Look" transformed women's fashion after WWII, restoring French clothiers to pre-war status.

3.

Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent, mentored by Christian Dior, became an internationally renowned women’s fashion designer with clean and comfortable yet elegant designs.

4.

Gianni & Donatella Versace

Donatella Versace leads the iconic fashion house after her brother Gianni's death, known for bold and unconventional designs.

5.

Hubert de Givenchy

 French designer of chic and feminine clothing, found inspiration in unconventional places like store designs and couture show decorations.

6.

Vivienne Westwood

Vivienne Westwood's punk rock-inspired designs were controversial and featured edgy elements. Today, she designs for the social elite and movie stars.

7

Giorgio Armani

Giorgio Armani, a famous and wealthy designer, has designed costumes for over 100 movies and expanded his business from ready-to-wear to accessories, swimwear, and underwear.

8.

Calvin Klein

Calvin Klein, youngest COTY Award recipient, introduced back pocket branding on jeans and a successful underwear collection. Though not involved in designs today, he is still an inspiration.