1. Fashion Designers  Michael Kors (American Designer)  Creates designer sportswear; designs individual pieces first, then combines them into outfits.

2. Fashion Designers  Ralph Lauren (American Designer)  Famous for his polo collection of menswear; also designs women’s wear, children’s clothes, home furnishings, accessories, and cosmetics; designs are influences by the American West and an idealized version of traditional English apparel and décor; his company owns many stores that bear his name.

3. Fashion Designers  Isaac Mizrahi (American Designer)  Worked with Perry Ellis and Calvin Klein before starting his own business at age 26; designs young inventive clothes in unexpected colors and fabrics for women and men.

4. Fashion Designers  Valentino (Italian Designer)  Shows couture collection in Rome and Paris; many of his clothes and accessories have his signature V marked in the seams or incorporated into the design.

5. Fashion Designers Gianni Versace (Italian Designer) (1946-1997)  Designed menswear collection; created sophisticated and elegant designs for women’s wear as well as costumes for the opera and the ballet.  Versace boutiques around the world feature clothing and accessories now designed by his sister, Donatello.

6. Fashion Designers  Vera Wang (American Designer)  Famous for expensive bridal gowns and evening dresses