Designers A to Z

Designers A to Z


The
mega list of fashion designers, with links to official sites, profiles,
photos and more. All designers listed alphabetically by first name.
Fashion Designer Photo Gallery

The
fashion designer photo gallery lists the biggest name in New York
fashion along with fashion designer biographies. Michael Kors, Donna
Karan, Ralph Lauren, Narciso Rodriguez, Marc Jacobs, Diane von
Furstenberg and more.

3.1 Phillip Lim

Official website website of Phillip Lim.



Agnes B

French designer's boutique include watches, shades and handbags.

Alexander McQueen

Official website of fashion designer Alexander McQueen, including collections and biography.

Alice Roi

Collection photos, bio and where-to-buy for this hot young designer.

Anna Sui

Very cool website, replete with bio, collection photos, where to buy and much more. Pronunciation for Anna Sui (anna swee).

Badgley Mischka

Official website of the American fashion design duo known for red carpet looks.

Balenciaga

The
official website of Balenciaga (pronouced buh-len-see-ah-guh) by
designer Nicholas Ghesquiere (pronounced nee-ko-la guess-kee-air).

Betsey Johnson

Browse photos and read the biography of New York designer Betsey Johnson.

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Bill Blass

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette columnist Barbara Cloud talks about the classy Blass, shortly after his death in June '02.

Bruce

An interview with the publicity-shy designing women behind the downtown label, from The Look On-Line.

Calvin Klein

Find out more about this legendary designer.

Carmen Marc Vavlo

Dress designer's official site features collection photos, bio info and store locator.

Carolina Herrera

Photos and bio of American designer Carolina Herrera.

Celine

View collections, accessories and find a boutique at this chic site.

Chanel official site

This revamped site covers everything from beauty to fragrances, as well as the collections.

Christian Dior

Collections, events, beauty and more on this corporate site. Very stylish site.

Christian Lacroix

As
colorful and eclectic as the designer himself, this site is chock-full
of collection photos, shop info, news and Lacroix's own insightful bio.

Christian Siriano

See the designs of the winner of "Project Runway" Season 4.

Christina Perrin

Young
designer already has a celebrity contingent. Designer appeals to women
who love glamorous, classic styles with an eye toward workmanship and
affordability.

Collette Dinnigan

Australian
designer of feminine styles is popular with celebs like Cameron Diaz
and Nicole Kidman. Current season photos, history and more on this
corporate site.

Custo Barcelona

Shop online for Custo Barcelona.

Diane von Furstenberg

Photos and bio of American designer Diane von Furstenberg.

Donatella Versace

Her
fashion shows are studded with celebrities like George Clooney and
Madonna, who vie for a peek at the super-sexy styles. More on Donatella
Versace and her Italian fashion house.

Donna Karan

She reinvented power dressing for women with her figure-loving designs. Read more about this influential designer.

Ellen Tracy

Fifty
years of style (it all started as a blouse company) are shown in a
timeline. Also, news, features and a calendar of events.

Escada

This
stylish corporate site covers all the divisions, from couture to sport
to accessories. The "Dress Up" guide helps you get an idea of how it
all works together.

Fendi

Most of the text for this site is in Italian, but there are some collection photos included and a few headlines in English.

Ghost

With more than 20 years under its belt, this independent UK label still turns out wearable, feminine pieces.

Gianfranco Ferre

Ferre
on 2000 collection: "...utility and poetry, solidity and lightness..."
Try to decipher this by checking out news, biography and collections.

Giorgio Armani

This
elegant and functional new site has the entire world of Armani, from
Classico to Exchange (where you can buy online.) For the other
collections, there are quick flash-enabled previews, a way to mark your
favorite looks and find a store to purchase.

Givenchy

History from the '50s to present day and boutiques.

Gucci official site

Great photos of the '00 collections, history, jobs and more.

Helmut Lang

The
designer's own site has thumbnails of the entire collection,
merchandised by color for a simple, clean look at the new millennium
styles.

Issey Miyake

This
high energy site is about the designer's Pleats Please and although
some of the site is still under construction, there are product images
and info, news and store listings available. Definitely worth a look.

James Coviello

New
York designer James Coviello has wide-ranging experience in the fashion
biz, from designing for with Anna Sui to doing a line for Spiegel.

Jean Paul Gaultier

An
early pioneer to haute e-commerce, Gaultier offers men's and women's
wear, as well as accessories and leather goods. Also check out the
corporate site filled with photos and information.

Jhane Barnes

Multitalented menswear designer has virtual showroom featuring yummy fabrications for sophisticated men.

John Bartlett

He's
a young designer from Ohio who studied at both Harvard and F.I.T. Find
out more about his background and get some good men's style tips.

Kate Spade

The
handbag queen arrived in New York with $2 in her pocket and turned her
clean-styled world into an empire which now includes housewares and
shoes.

Lloyd Klein

Parisian
designer's elegant website features a biography and pictures of the
2001 Spring collection, which was recently shown in New York for the
first time.

Louis Vuitton

Historical aspects of the site like the timeline of the 100 + year-old company are interesting.

Marc Jacobs

Biography and photos of Marc Jacobs.

Marc Jacobs

Browse through the latest collections (including Marc by Marc Jacobs), find a store, check out the latest ads and more.

Marni

Pony-skin
clogs, skirts made out of ancient quilts and jackets with the seams on
the outside, are just some of the items from Marni. View collections,
contact info and more.

Mary Quant

A
groovy, but thoroughly modern site featuring the designs of the woman
who epitomized the '60s youthquake fashion movement. The makeup section
has a fun makeup morphing model to try on colors.

Michael Kors

He's known for elegant, luxurious American sportswear that is trend-proof.

Moschino

"Fashion
victims of the world unite!" This and other Moschisms appear on the
site. Vital parts, like the history section may still be under
construction, but you can check out addresses or even post on the forum
in this global site.

Nanette Lepore

Browse the latest collection, read the bio or find a store that sells Nanette Lepore.

Narciso Rodriguez

One of the best designers working in the business, Narciso Rodriguez has a clean, modern sensibility.

Norma Kamali

A fashion veteran, Kamali shines with clean lines and swimwear.

Oscar de la Renta

More about American designer Oscar de la Renta.

Oscar de la Renta

CFDA's
2000 designer of the year has spent fifty years in the business. His
feminine designs are loved by ladies who lunch and celebrities alik.
Learn how to develop the look yourself.

Paul Smith

It's shagadelic! No online shopping, just a look at Smith's collections in a hip, fashion-appropriate site.

Peter Som

Official website of New York designer Peter Som.

Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti

Current collection photos and lots of them, where to buy and contact info in this official site.

Pierre Garroudi

Collection
photos, designer bios and contact info. Garroudi is famous for his
ability to turn out couture in 24 hours from his SoHo store.

Prada official site

Sometimes it's open, sometimes it's not. But, it is Prada.

Proenza Schouler

Two young designers capture the New York look along with a stylish celebrity following, from New York Magazine.

Proenza Schouler

Official website of label Proenza Schouler (pronounced pro-enza skooler)

R. Scott French

This
menswear designer's site is packed full of biography information,
stores where you can purchase the goods and of course, big, beautiful
photos including Fall/Winter '00 and past collections.

Raf Simons

A
nice chronology of the Belgium menswear designer's progression, with
fun tidbits like the fact that one of his fave movies in "Texas
Chainsaw Massacre," from FashioNavigator.

Ralph Lauren

Read more about the quintessential American designer.

Rochas

Making clothes since '90s, Rochas heads in a romantic direction thanks to designer Olivier Theyskens, from the New York Times.

Rodarte

Official website of New York-based design Mulleavy sisters. Pronounced row-dar-tay.

Shoshanna Lonstein

Famous
mostly for being Jerry Seinfeld's ex, Shoshanna now boasts a roster of
A-list stores carrying her form-fittingly feminine dresses, from the
San Francisco Gate.

Sisley

Collection photos, company history, and illegible store listings.

Sonia Rykiel

Read about her 30+ years in the business, find press reviews or locate a boutique. In French and English.

St. John Knits

A comprehensive site covering collections, history, human resources, stores and events.

Stella McCartney

Sure, she designed the dress Madonna was wed in, but this talented British designer's star was rising long before that event.

Tommy Hilfiger

With
designer's own voice and upbeat music playing in the background, this
site sets the tone for the rock 'n' roll Tommy lifestyle. Product
photos, where-to-buy info, Jewel, Britney Spears and more in this mix
of music and fashion.

Vera Wang

Collection photos, where-to-buy info, contacts and biography.

Versace

As
sexy as the current print ads (and just as slick), this site is packed
with absolutely everything you need to know about the brand: collection
photos, background info, where to shop directory and more.

Yeohlee

Browse free photos from this innovative designer's Fall '01 collection.

Yves Saint Laurent

Beautiful haute couture photos with descriptive text give front row views. YSL bio.

Zac Posen

Current collections, bio, contact info and more on the young designer's site


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