Being a "famous" fashion designer is very different than being a "good" fashion designer. In summary, the word famous means being known about by many people. It is very possible to be famous for creating hideous clothing, footwear, or accessories.
Here are a few famous fashion designers:
- Karl Lagerfeld
- Stella McCartney
- Giorgio Armani
- Alexander McQueen
- Tom Ford
- Marc Jacobs
- Gianni Versace
- Vera Wang
- Christian Dior
- Yves Saint Laurent
- Anna Sui
- Ralph Lauren
Is fame a necessity for a successful fashion designer? No, some fashion designers design clothing that does not utilize their name. Often the brand becomes more famous than the designer.
What is an eponymous label? This is when the fashion designer utilizes their own name as the brand.
- Learn more about eponymous fashion brands.
We suggest that instead of looking for a list of Famous fashion designers, you make your own determinations.
Learn about influential fashion designers:
Influential Fashion Designers 21st Century
Influential Fashion Designers of the 20th Century
Find fashion designers so that you can figure out which you enjoy the most.
| In your opinion, who is the most famous fashion designer? Your answer may include living as well as non-living designers from the past. If you can't decide on the absolute most famous, you are welcome to list your top choices. |
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Some fashion designers are also involved with jewelry design. Learn more about jewelry design.
Deciding on the most famous fashion designers is simply too subjective.