20th century saw some
serious improvement in terms of both men’s and women’s apparel. Spearheading
this reform were a class of fashion icons whom we refer to as fashion designer
artists. Most of the famous iconicfashion designers
of the last century are known till at the present time for their ability to
exhibit the beauty of a woman’s body by way of stylish, modernist, creative and
elegant clothing. Below you will find a 10 list of all such iconic fashion
designers, who have made women look stunning,beautiful, sensuous and gorgeous
through their interesting and unique fashion designs.
Check out 10 Most Famous
Fashion Designers Of All Time. This list is just for 10 of them and it is in
random order. So don’t get mad because I didn’t include other famous designers
like Karl Lagerfeld, Marc Jacobs, Dolce & Gabbana, Jacques Cartier, Louis
Vuitton and many more…
10 – Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent became
popular in fashion circles due to his creativity in redesigning the clothes
considered to be masculine into beautiful, feminine wardrobe for women.
Perhaps, one of the most famous fashion designers in France, Yves was the first
one to introduce power dressing for women in the form of “power suits” in the
year 1966. He is also credited with designing the men’s smoking jacket. The
most important fashion legacy which he has left behind is the “ready-to-wear”
fashion clothing.
09 – Pierre Cardin
Pierre Cardin
The Italian-born Frenchman
is lauded for his 20th century pieces that looked as though they were from the
25th century. As Cardin rose to fame in the age of the space race, his
creations took on an air of futurism. His so-called bubble dresses had all the fixings
of science fiction, combining earthly elegance with out-of-this-world colors
and avant garde design. They may be wacky, sure, but Cardin’s clothes showed a
freedom of expression that highlighted larger ideals, in particular the
emancipation of women. The visionary designer fell out of critical favor when
he attached his name to less fashionable items, from cars to umbrellas, but his
futuristic, space-centric legacy will live to infinity and beyond.
08 – Tom Ford
Tom Ford
Tom Ford, counted among the
most famous designers today, whose portfolio includes serving as a creative
director for both Yves Saint Laurent and Gucci, wanted to be actor when he was
growing up. He was born in Texas and even took training to be an actor. But
fate had other “designs” for him. Tom ford popularity as a designer reached
peaks when in the year 2000, he was declared the winner of the Best
International Designer Award.
07 – Christian Dior
Christian Dior
Born in January of 1905,
this French designer was best known for his distinctive “New Look” silhouette.
First shown in 1947; his suits and dresses revolutionized the way women dressed
after the Second World War. Today, talented designer John Galliano carries on
the legendary designer’s legacy in Paris, where he creates dramatic couture
ball gowns, chic prêt-a-porter, and luxurious accessories for Dior. Galliano’s
talent and his over-the-top runway shows have ensured that the brand remains
strong and viable in today’s world…
06 – Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren is worth $7.5
billion, and he got it all because of his fashion sense. In 1970, the first
Polo logo was seen in Lauren’s line of women’s suits that was designed in the
classic men’s style. Two years later, the famous short sleeve shirt with the
Polo emblem appeared, and it soon became a classic. These shirts have been
collected by men all over the world ever since. Lauren, on the other hand, has
been collecting rare and classic cars. The collection is so unique that it has
been featured in the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
05 – Donatella Versace
Donatella Versace
She is the sister of Gianni Versace, and she has
proven to be no lesser sibling. After the murder of Gianni in 1997, Donatella
took over and has taken the Versace name to new heights. She made sure that
Versace shops would cater to the different fashion centers around the world,
particularly Milan and New York. Top celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and
Madonna have endorsed the company’s collection of clothes, accessories,
fragrances and home furnishings.
04 – Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein
Born in 1942 in New York, Klein also capitalized on
his own charisma and lean good looks. Throughout the decades, rumors about his
own sexual orientation seemed to fuel the ongoing mystique and appeal of this
designer. His biggest business rival, Ralph Lauren, was believed to envy
Klein’s ability to charm so effortlessly, and to “work a room”.
03 – Giorgio Armani
Giorgio Armani
Giorgio Armani, an outstanding Italian fashion
designer, particularly noted for his menswear for his clean, tailored lines. He
formed his company, Armani, in 1975, and by 2001 was acclaimed as the most
successful designer to come out of Italy, with an annual turnover of $1.6
billion and a personal fortune of $7 billion as of 2012. Armani is also the
first ever designer to ban models who has a Body Mass Index under 18. He is
truly a living legend and a great fashion designer.
02 – Donna Karan
Donna Karan
Donna Karan came from a background that was related
to fashion in certain ways. This fashion designer worked as a head of a design
team for a few number of years and launched some designs that included the very
well-known ‘Seven Easy Pieces’. She is the sole creator of the DKNY label
(Donna Karen New York). Since then, this label has seen many new additions in
the fashion segment.
01 – Coco Chanel
Coco Chanel
Born Gabrielle“Coco” Bonheur Chanel, she is a
excellent French fashion designer, founder of the well known Chanel brand,
whose modernist thought, practical design, and pursuit of expensive simplicity
made her an important and influential figure in 20th-century fashion. She was
the only fashion designer to be named on Time 100: The Most Important People of
the Century.
