The fashion industry has more than its fair share of fortune and fame.  If you are not part of the industry, you may be surprised to learn of the amount of money a clothing company can earn in a year.  Apparel companies that are managed properly can do very well for themselves financially.

With fame and fortune on the back of their minds, fashion designers on occasion will strive to become celebrities in their own right.  Although many have tried, only a handful of designers actually reach the status of "famous" or "celebrity".  Some designers will cultivate their own personal name into stardom, but others will develop a particular brand name, to launch their careers.  Either way, the designer behind the label will typically gain celeb status if they reach the stage of owning or developing a popular fashion brand.

Typically, you will find the most successful fashion designers gracing the cover of style magazines and on stage at the international fashion week events.  In fact, many designers utilize the international fashion weeks as a method to propel their careers into the stratosphere.  Having a successful showing at fashion week, can do wonders for an aspiring designer.

Although fashion designers can achieve celebrity status on their own, the designers often seek assistance from celebrities in other industries to help launch their labels.

In addition to famous fashion designers, the industry has a rather tight relationship with movie stars, musicians, athletes, and other celebrities.