Iconic Fashion Designers - and what made them Famous

Fashion is an identity; it’s a means of communicating our personality without uttering a word. For years, fashion designers have come and gone with the promise of making us look better than we ever have before.

Today, we’ll take a look into a few of the most iconic and magnificent fashion designers within Australia and beyond.

The designers on this list have proven themselves to be among the best, their designs have stood the test of time and success that young designers can only aspire to.

Below are a few iconic fashion designers and how they attained world-wide stardom.

Alex Perry

Arguably one of the most famous Australian designers, Alex Perry has created some of the most glamorous gowns to grace red carpets around the world.

After this Sydney-born fashion designer graduated in 1984 from the East Sydney Fashion Design Studio he opened his very first physical location in Kensington, Sydney during 1992.

Perry has gone on to style some of the most influential people in fashion and entertainment including Rihanna and Kim Kardashian. Perry has been a regular at the Mercedes Australian Fashion Week ever since making his debut in 1995.

Dolce and Gabbana

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana established themselves as a force to be reckoned with, this pair of Italian fashion geniuses has been at the forefront of fashion for more than three decades.

Dolce and Gabbana really gained public recognition during the Milan fashion week in 1985 with their look that featured black lace named “Sicilian Widow”.

Dolce and Gabbana gained even more recognition after Madonna wore a D&G bejewelled corset to the Cannes Film Festival.

Coco Chanel

Few designer brands come close to Chanel, this French brand was created by Coco Chanel. For over six decades, they were the Gold standard for haute couture, and in more ways than one they still are.

Chanel and its iconic interlocking CC are famous for quilted purses and one of the most famous fragrances in recent history, Chanel No. 5.

Chanel handbags are amongst the most luxurious and sought-after in the world. CC is a brand that is beautiful, high quality and a trusted brand.

Zimmerman

Nicky and Simone, the Zimmerman sisters, launched their fashion brand, Zimmerman in 1991. Ever since the launch of this label, they have grown from strength to strength and are now amongst the most recognizable brands in Australia.

Zimmerman’s first store was opened in 1992 in Sydney. A couple of years later they debuted at the 1996 Australian Fashion Week.

Zimmerman now has stores across Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. With numerous awards under their belt, it’s not hard to figure out why. The Zimmerman brand has become iconic both within our country and beyond.

Giorgio Armani

Born in Piacenza, Italy in 1934, Giorgio Armani revolutionized the fashion world with his androgynous approach to fashion. He completely revolutionized the idea of how different genders should style themselves.

He made the image of men softer by styling them with fabrics traditionally worn by women. Not only that, but he also styled women’s power suit with ideas traditionally used in men’s suits.

In the 1980 movie, American Gigolo, Richard Gere’s character wore Armani designed tailored suits. This further increased the visibility and prestige of the Armani brand.

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