Marc Jacobs
Was head designer at Perry Ellis and then Louis Vuitton until he left to focus on his own brand.
Oscar de la Renta
Best known for beautiful evening gowns, first American designer to design for a French couture house (Balmain).
Proenza Schouler
Hippie kid & former pre-med student duo, business is named after their mothers maiden names
Nicholas Ghesquiere
Famous for bags. Was the young head designer at couture house Balenciaga, until he replaced Marc Jacobs at Louis Vuitton.
Rei Kawakubo
Japanese designer, designs under Comme de Garcons label, reinvents structure of clothing by tearing sleeves, cutting holes etc.
Alexander McQueen
Designed for Puma, known for outrageous avant garde shows and sharp edge tailoring.
Alexander Wang
Famous for using the color black, urban/youth inspired sportswear and has won several awards for his accessories.
Raf Simons
Known for minimalist designs & sharp menswear, designed for Jill Sander and took over at Christian Dior before leaving to focus on his own brand.
Jason Wu
Started out by learning how to sew clothes for dolls. Designed dresses worn by first lady, Michelle Obama to two inaugurations. Famous for ultra contemporary designs & perfect tailoring.
Jeremy Scott
Pop culture revivalist, favorite among musicians and celebrities, head designer at Moschino.
