There is always a new upcoming fashion designer within the fashion industry. In the world of fashion, one day a designer can be in and the next day they could be out. However, despite the uncertain world of fashion there are some fashion designers that excel by continually producing luxurious, breathtaking garments. Their fashion brands are world renown and they have become iconic figures within the fashion industry, they are.......FASHION ELITE!!

	VALENTINO GARAVANI. Originally from Voghera Italy, this man knows how to make a woman look like a goddess. Though his shows speak for themself, the one place you are sure to find a Valentino dress is on the red carpet. Having dressed many of the world's most famous actresses, he has proven his talent and risen to the top as "The King of Elegance." BACK TO TOP
	TOM FORD The 'King of Cool" was creative director at Gucci and also designed for YSL Rive Gauche menswear and womenswear collections. He created at least 8 collections a year for ready-to-wear for both Gucci and YSL Rive Gauche. In April 2005, after he left Gucci, Tom Ford formed an alliance with Estee Lauder to create Tom Ford for Estee Lauder and Tom Ford Beauty. BACK TO TOP
	DONATELLA VERSACE Donatella Versace is a "Goddess of Fashion." Born in Calabria Italy, she graciously took over her late brother Gianni Versace's already flawless design house.The female figurehead of one of the few remaining family-run fashion houses, she presides over seven brands under the Versace name. Her flamboyant, party-girl image has become synonymous with Versace itself. BACK TO TOP
	ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Alexander McQueen is one of the worlds most innovative and outstanding couturiers. Known for his theatrical influence, his creations are not only beautiful but also colorful and raw. In less than 10 years McQueen became one of the most respected fashion designers in the world. In October 1996 he was appointed Chief Designer at the French Haute Couture House Givenchy where he worked until March of 2001. In December 2000, 51% of Alexander McQueen was acquired by the Gucci Group, where he remains to this day as Creative Director. BACK TO TOP
	BETSEY JOHNSON Betsey Johnson designs are brilliant, bold and fun. They are funky and edgy, with a lifetime of flare. Straight from the American fashion capital, New York Betsey is known for "her celebration of the exuberant". BACK TO TOP
	RALPH LAUREN Ralph Lauren could possibly be the king of ready-to wear. In 1967, he created his famous English tweedy look under the Polo label. In 1968, he became founder, designer and chairman of Polo Fashions New York. He rose to world fame when he designed the men's costume for The Great Gatsby. Known for dressing the most beautiful in the "prep" world, his lines now include Polo Ralph Lauren, Polo Sport, and the Ralph Lauren collections. BACK TO TOP
	JOHN GALLIANO John Galliano is part of the new-breed of avant-garde British designers. His haute couture designs are theatrical, exciting and ahead of its time. When translated to street clothes, they are wearable and fluid. Known for his innovativeness and being experimental, John Galliano is an exciting designer. Creating designs with a historical influence, he has worked hard to gain the title of Chief Designer at Givenchy and the House of Christian Dior prize at LVMH. BACK TO TOP
	DOLCE & GABBANA Domenico Dolce was born in 1958 to a Sicilian family, his father a tailor from Palermo who taught him to make a jacket by the age of seven. Stefano Gabbana was born in 1962, the son of a Milanese print worker. The winning combination of Dolce's tailoring perfectionism and Gabbana's stylistic theatrics has made the label a powerhouse in today's celebrity-obsessed society. Established in 1985, the label has become a household name. Dolce & Gabbana are, quite simply, fashion's Italian stallions. BACK TO TOP
	MARC JACOBS Marc Jacob manages to predict exactly what women all over the world want to wear. In 1986, the Marc Jacobs label was launched. Originally from New York, he became a worldwide name to fashionistas in 1997 when LVMH asked Marc Jacobs to join Louis Vuitton as Artistic Director. Meanwhile LVMH have supported Jacobs' own company, which has since launched Marc by Marc Jacobs. BACK TO TOP
	STELLA McCARTNEY The daughter of ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and Linda Eastman. At age 15, she started working with Christian Lacroix and got her first-hand experience on design. She studied at Central St. Martins, and at 25, she landed the job at Chloe as creative director. Trouser suits, vintage-inspired dresses and jet-setting holidaywear are trademark Stella-style. In March 2001, she left Chloe and launched her own label under her name in a partnership with Gucci. Her label "Stella McCartney" BACK TO TOP

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