UNIT B EVOLUTION AND MOVEMENT OF FASHION 2.05 Research influential names in fashion design.

Influential names in current fashion design Tommy Hilfiger Calvin Klein Donna Karan Vera Wang Sean “P. Diddy” Combs Nicole Miller Bill Blass Tom Ford Donatella Versace Muccia Prada Valentino Gucci Oscar de la Renta

Tommy Hilfiger Highest paid fashion executive in the U.S. in 2001 Self-taught designer of men’s tailored clothing

Calvin Klein Paved the way for designer jeans Known for risqué advertising Considered by many to be the most prominent American designer Calvin Klein

Donna Karan Upscale women’s and men’s suits and sportswear Sold financial aspect of the business to LVMH

Vera Wang Known for couture bridal designs for individual clients Began career as a senior fashion editor for Vogue

Sean “P. Diddy” Combs Boys’ and men’s wear $100 million per year in his first two years

Nicole Miller

Bill Blass First American designer to introduce pinstripes and houndstooth into womenswear Died from cancer in 2002

Tom Ford Texas native relocated to Paris Creative director for Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent who is credited with saving the companies from bankruptcy Considered to be one of the most influential designers ever

Donatella Versace Sister of Gianni Versace, continued the business after his death Features electric colors, sensuous fabrics, clingy silhouettes, and bold sexiness

Miuccia Prada Mime performer turned fashion mogul Added womenswear to the leather handbag lines after inheriting the family business

Valentino Consistent popularity for four decades His vintage gowns are considered collectable.

Oscar de la Renta Gucci Urban seductress look