Nowadays, fashion is constantly changing. Every month, there is a new fashion trend or a new style. And because of the social media, the trends are creating global influence. Therefore, if fashion designers can understand what people want, then they can become an international sensation in the fashion industry.
Worldwide, there are many renowned fashion designers available that people know about; however, the most dominant ones are from the United States. In the US, the fashion industry is enormous, which allows and encourages designers to create their thoughts into reality. Then, the prominent fashion designers running their brands working with celebrities, are directly influencing and shaping the whole fashion industry. In short, we can say that the ups and downs of the fashion world depend on the hands of the prominent fashion designers in America.
Tom Ford
Background
Tomas Carlyle Ford is one of the most precious jewels of the American fashion industry. Ford used to work as the creative director of Gucci and Saint Laurent. Later, he created a self-titled luxury clothing brand. Now, he is working as a fashion designer and filmmaker.
Signature style
Thomas Ford believes in styling that is created with different textures and fabrics. Therefore, by using materials like silk, Cashmere, etc., he creates bold and unique clothing designs.
Notable Collection
Whatever Ford created became notable to everyone, including the 2004 YSL Fall collection, 2006 menswear collection, 2011 spring collection, 2020 spring collection, and many others.
Award and Recognition
- Five awards from the Council of Fashion Designers of America,
- four from Vogue Fashion,
- Two awards from ACE by the US Accessory Council.
etc.,
Collaboration and Partnership
In 2022, Ford sold his Tom Ford brand to Estee Lauder. Then, in 2017, Ford partnered with Shinola Founder. And according to the news, soon he is going to collaborate with Mr. Porter.
Calvin Klein
Background
Calvin Richard Klein is the founder of Calvin Klein Inc. He created the company with his childhood friend Barry K. Schwartz. Klein first introduced the jeans line, which immediately became famous, and got the chance at the New York Fashion Week.
Signature Style
Calvin Klein Janes are always its signature attire. But its specialty is simplicity, comfort, and style of the clothing. Its clothes are luxurious and elegant.
Notable Collection
Among the collections that are widely known are Calvin Klein’s 2015 ready-to-wear Fall Collection, 2018 Spring Collection, resort 2019, 1998 Spring Collection, etc.
Award and Recognition
- 3 CFDA fashion awards,
- the CFDA Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award,
- the American Academy of Achieve Golden Plate Award,
etc.
Collaboration and partnership
Calvin Klein has collaborated with Palace Spring, then with celebrities like Michael Jordan, Kendall Jenner, Jung Kook, etc., and PVH is the parent company of Calvin Klein.
Ralph Lauren
Background
the founder of Ralph Lauren Corporation, Ralph Lauren is known for his multiple talents as an American designer, philanthropist, and businessman. Currently, stepping down from the position of CEO, Lauren is working as the executive chairman of the company.
Signature Style
As a fashion designer in America, Lauren creates Western attire with a casual yet stylish look. The best thing about Ralph Lauren clothing is the Polo Sport logo. That simple logo of the Polo player on a standing horse indicates luxury about the attire.
Notable Collection
Everyone highly praises all the Ralph Lauren Cloading collections, but the Falls 2021, Spring 2019, and especially the Falls 2022 collection, where Ralph Lauren covered the theme of racial justice.
Award and Recognition
- CFDA popular vote award,
- Designer Legend at GQ UK,
- WSJ Innovator Award
- British knighthood,
etc.
Collaboration and Partnership
Ralph Lauren has collaborated through membership CFDA, BSR, Leather Working Group, Textile Exchange, etc.
Tommy Hilfiger
Background
He is the founder of the Founder of Tommy Hilfiger Corporation. At first, Hilfiger started his journey in a store called People’s Place. There, he used to design preppy menswear using his own name. And then, with time, he was involved in women’s clothing and perfumes.
Signature Style
Tommy Hilfiger has many styles, but the white and red logo design makes it unique. Also, for the casual and hip-hop clothing styles, the signature design plays a huge role.
Notable Collection
The recent collections creating a sensation are the 2023 spring collection, the 2021 Ready to Wear fall collection, the 2022 spring collection, etc.
Award and Recognition
- GQ magazine designer of the year,
- CFDA menswear designer after year,
- CFDA Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award,
- American Academy of Achievement Golden Plate Award,
etc.
Collaboration and Partnership
There are many collaborations with Tommy Hilfiger’s brand; the recent ones are with Supervsn Studio, Keith Haring, Shawn Mandes, etc. Also, the company has partnerships with Shawn Mandes and Roblox.
Virgil Abloh
Background
Virgil Abloh was an incredible fashion designer and entrepreneur. His streetwear clothing is always in high demand. Abloh founded the brand Off-white, worked as artistic director at Louis Vuitton, and was the creative director of Donta. He died in 2021, but still, his designs are very much loved worldwide.
Signature Style
He was multi-talented and could work with any design. But Virgil Ablohs’s signature style is known as high-end streetwear clothing.
Notable Collection
Before Virgil’s death, his most iconic collection was the Pre-Fall 2022 collection in Louis Vuitton. And for Off-white, the Fall 2019 ready-to-wear collection, spring 2020 collection, etc., are incredible.
Award and Recognition
- British fashion award
- GQ Man of the Year award
- listed on Time Magazines’ 100 Most Influential People in the World 2018
- CFDA Board of Trustees award
Collaboration and Partnership
Virgil had done many collaborations, like with Mercedes Benz. Jacobs and Co, Nike, Heron Preston, Kanye West, ASAP Rocky, sunglass Hut, Rimowa, etc.
Olsen Sisters
Background
To discuss Ashley Olsen, it’s important to mention Mary Kate Olsen as well. Open Ashley Olsen and Mary Kate Olsen joined the fashion industry simultaneously, and together they created a luxury fashion label, ‘The Row.’ With time, the Olsen sisters have become well-known female clothing designers.
Signature Style
the fashion style text that Ashley Olsen and Mary Kate Olsen follow is primarily simple, and they believe in maintaining that. The Olsen sisters focus on using the best fabric and Tailor the clothing precisely to look as classy yet straightforward as possible.
Notable Collection
the demand for clothing collection of ‘The Row’ has increased rapidly as The Row’s recent collections are pretty incredible, like Pre-fall 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023 ready to wear, etc.
Award and Recognition
- CFDA women wear designer of the year
- CFDA accessories designer of the year
etc.
Collaboration and Partnership
The Row has collaborated with a few fashion houses in the USA, like FWRD, Mytheresea, Toms, etc.
Anna Sui
Background
Anna Sui is a well-known fashion designer in America. She wants to work for many renowned fashion companies but now has her own fashion lines.
Signature Style
Anna Sui loves to follow a vintage style with slight uniqueness.
Notable Collection
Among her collection, the 2015 winter fashion show was a huge hit. Some other incredible collections are Fall 1998 Ready to Wear, Resort 222, etc.
Award and Recognition
- CFDA Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award
- Time magazine’s top 5 fashion icons of the decade
etc.
Collaboration and Partnership
Anna Sui partnered with Anthropologie, Hush Puppies, Target, etc. Also, she collaborated with William Tucci, Coach, Fila, etc.
Marc Jacobs
Background
He was a creative director at Louis Vuitton and worked for a few other companies. Then, Marc Jacobs created his label using his name, which has gained immense popularity.
Signature Style
Marc’s target is to create some edgy fashion designs. That is why, while maintaining a cultural look, he makes something modern.
Notable Collection
the exciting and famous collections from Marc Jacobs are Fall 2022 ready to wear, spring 2023 ready to wear, resort 2019, etc.
Award and Recognition
- Times Magazine 100 most influential people in the world
- CFDA womenswear designer off-the-year award
etc.
Collaboration and Partnership
Being one of the most incredible female clothing designers, Marc collaborated with Blumarine, Melissa, etc., and is in a partnership with Coty.
Vera Wang
Background
before opening her bridal gown boutique, Vera Wang used to work in Vogue and Ralph Lauren. Now, she has become a huge name for the amazing gown designs, accessories, and fragrances worldwide.
Signature Style
her signature style is to create an incredible gown with a touch of uniqueness.
Notable Collection
bridal fall 2017, fall 2019 ready-to-wear collection, spring 2015 ready-to-wear collection, etc. Besides these, many other incredible collections are worn by celebrities.
Award and Recognition
- 100 Women of 2021 by BBC.
Collaboration and Partnership
Vera Wang has a partnership with Pronovias, Chopin, etc. She is going to collaborate with other prominent names as well.
Tory Burch
Background
She is the executive chairman and chief creative officer of her brand, Tory Burch LLC. As a fashion designer, she is still working on creating a more prominent position.
Signature Style
Its perfume is a signature product of the brand; however, Tory creates designs that are elegant and simple.
Notable Collection
Her 2022 pre-fall collection, 2023 Falls, is ready to wear, etc, are recent designs that are incredible.
Award and Recognition
- Forbes’s most powerful women
Collaboration and Partnership
Tory is collaborating with many brands to gain more notability; a few are Francesca DiMattio, Billie Jean King, Christopher John Rogers, etc.
Conclusion
Achieving a successful career in the fashion industry is not easy. However, some people are at the top of the industry and are known as prominent American fashion designers because of their hard work.
No matter the area, fashion always holds a unique place in society. The prominent American fashion designers are the one who creates the community and fashion trends. They not only make trends and design clothing for people, but they are also inspiring and shaping the rising fashion designers.