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

2. 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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Nicole Miller

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

10. 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

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

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

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

14. Oscar de la Renta
Gucci
Urban seductress look