A million-dollar global business of fashion is a product of the modern age. One way or another, we are encircled by components of fashion in our everyday life.
Be it manufactured traditionally or with highly innovative technology, fashion involves a lot of processes and people to stand out in society.
Fashion designers are an indispensable part of the fashion world. They are the professionals who contribute to the designing and production of fashion apparel.
These people have spent their lives learning and observing fashion so that in later stages of their life they can make an impactful contribution to society and the fashion world.
Let’s look at the top 5 fashion designers of the 21st century:
Giorgio Armani
This 82-year-old fashion designer started his career by designing menswear in his native Italy. His next big break was when he presented his first collection of women’s and men’s ready-to-wear lines under his name.
Today, Giorgio Armani is one of the most influential people who not only plays a major part in fashion wear but also designs interiors for his line of hotels and resorts.
Manolo Blahnik
This famous shoe designer hailing from Spain learned to make shoes from his mother, who was a shoemaker. He didn’t professionally acquire a degree in shoe design but gained his experience by observing technicians in shoe factories.
Bringing stiletto heels during the era of chunky footwear was one of the notable works of his career.
Even today, he designs every footwear himself proving his consistency in work. His work has a huge impact on pop culture and is featured in many areas of pop culture.
Donna Karan
After graduating from design school in the 1960s, Donna Karan started with the Anna Klein label. She became the head designer of the label after the death of Klein in 1974.
The popularity of Karan started when she started a line of mixed and matched clothing pieces. Karan created the now popular brand DKNY which gained a lot of success in men’s and women’s clothing.
Ralph Lauren
Beginning his journey by designing neckties and selling them in New York, Ralph Lauren now stands at the top of the list of tired fashion designers in the world. A total of 24 colors were made available for his first line launch.
Ralph got his big hit with the launch of his iconic short-sleeved polo shirts. His classic crew cuts shirts and sweatshirts are worn around popularly as American style.
Vera Wang
Being of Chinese descent, Vera Wang belonged to New York. Before designing wedding dresses, Vera Wang worked for the prestigious Vogue magazine and Ralph Lauren.
Gaining profound experience, she established her name by expanding into a global business spanning fashion, beauty, jewelry, and homewares. She also made it to Forbes Richest self-made woman in 2018.
Conclusion
It is not easy to stay consistent in the ever-evolving world of fashion. It involves a lot of ups and downs, with a manifold of rejections.
These people are inspirational examples of no matter the hurdles how to stay determined with your work and embrace your passion and skills to the fullest.