We are surrounded by fashion, whether we like it or not. Everything around us revolves around style or lack of, for that matter. Fashion trends have helped define the age we live in and the ages we lived in. We often judge someone by the way they dress, and while some may say this makes us shallow, it’s not always the case. Someone’s fashion style can reveal plenty of psychological details about that person. Ever wondered who are the most influential fashion designers of our time? Here’s a list with some of our favorite ones.
1.Vivienne Westwood
One of my all time favorite fashion designers is the Queen of Punk herself, lady Vivienne Westwood. She helped redefine what style meant before she appeared in the fashion industry. Miss Westwood is most famous for bringing punk elements like safety pins, leather, non conventional materials and all kinds of eccentric accessories into the mainstream. She is known for her rebellious persona and shocking fashion shows, always reinventing herself and people’s notion about style and trends. She revolutionized both women and men’s way of dressing and it’s quite easy to recognize her designs. She is truly original. This makes her one of the most influential fashion designers and she is top of our list today.
2. Coco Chanel
We cannot talk about style, fashion and influential fashion designers without mentioning Coco Chanel. She is synonymous with style and elegance and she was one of the pioneers of sophisticated, luxurious women’s clothing. Coco Chanel gave us the famous “little black dress” and timeless suits, which helped women emancipate both on the outside and on the inside. She truly influenced what fashion is today and style has a lot to thank her for.
3. John Galliano
The ever fascinating John Galliano had to be on our list of most influential fashion designers because that’s what he is: one of the most influential fashion designers of our time. His fashion shows are more than just clothes; he creates an entire visual performance and his theatrical, haute couture designs are truly fascinating. His use of materials, colors and accessories never seize to amaze and Galliano is known for never repeating himself. He has changed the way we look at a women’s dress and…at a man’s dress. Galliano is and will remain l’enfant terrible of the fashion world. We would add terribly talented and utterly original.
4. Giorgio Armani
When talking about fashion, one must mention Armani. Giorgio Armani is indeed one of the most influential fashion designers ever and is known for revolutionizing menswear. Armani is synonymous with style and luxury. He is often chosen by celebrities when they have to attend festivities like movie awards or exclusive parties. His sophisticated designs manage to look comfortable and luxurious at the same time. His jeans, jackets and suits are the most popular among fashion and style lovers. Armani is and will be for a very long time a trendsetter and a fashion icon.
5. Dolce and Gabbana
Dolce and Gabbana is the most famous fashion duo in history. They have managed to impose themselves on the fashion world with their glamorous and classic collections. They love to shock but they can also be very prêt-a-porter. A lot of famous people choose their clothes to look sexy and luxurious. Dolce and Gabbana are also famous for their line of perfumes.
We hope you enjoyed our list of the most influential fashion designers of our time. If you have a personal favorite who isn’t on our list, tell us about her or him. We would love to hear from our readers and you can get in touch with us using the comment section.
