Most Influential Fashion DesignersGreatest Designers

From creating or perfecting certain looks to designing completely original pieces that become part of mainstream style, the most influential fashion designers have often managed to channel their talent into creating true fashion empires.

Discover the most important names in fashion who’ve exerted their influence on modern style in a truly important way and who continue to be at the forefront of high fashion, even if they’re not innovating at the same pace they once were.

Coco Chanel

A true visionary, Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel is responsible for the modern interpretation of elegance, where simplicity pays a big part in a great design.