Fashion Designers
The Working Woman I design for the woman who loves being a woman. -- Diane Von Furstenberg
Diane von Furstenberg
Vital Stats• Born Diane Halfin in Belgium on December 31, 1946.
• Married Prince Egon von Furstenberg at age 23, divorced three years later.
• Two children, Alexandre and Tatiana.
• Married media executive Barry Diller in 2002. Resume
• Designed first jersey wrap dress in 1972.
• Was a single-mom, multimillionaire businesswoman by age 26.
• Relaunched business in 1997 after a 15-year hiatus.
• President of Council of Fashion Designers of America, (2006-present)
• Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award by CFDA Trademark Design
• The wrap dress for the working woman. What You Might Not Know About Diana Von Furstenberg
• Her mother was a Holocaust survivor
• Diane von Furstenberg become a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2002.
• Her company is made up of 97% women.
Carolina Herrera
The Sophisticate I make clothes that are classic but with a modern twist. -- Carolina Herrera, Telegraph.co.uk Vital Stats• Born María Carolina Josefina Pacanins y Niño in Caracas, Venezuela in 1939.
• Married to Guillermo Behrens Tello 1955-65 (divorced).
• Married to Reinaldo Herrera in 1968.
• Four daughters, six grandchildren. Resume
• Debuted with a test colleciton in 1980, moved her family to New York.
• Expanded her empire to include perfume, accessories and bridal.
• CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year, 2004. Trademark Design
• Glamorous day and eveningwear. What You Might Not Know About Carolina Herrera
• She attended her first couture show, at age 13. It was Cristobal Balenciaga.
• She made international best-dressed lists before she became a designer.
• When she became a fashion designer at age 41, it was her first job outside the home.
• Famous clients included Jackie Onassis.
Michael Kors
The Judge
For me... fashion consists above all in designing clothing that women really want to wear. - Michael Kors
Vital Stats
• Born in 1959 in Long Island, New York.
• Attended Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. Resume
• Launched Michael Kors line in 1981.
• Received CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year in 1999; CFDA Menswear Designer of the Year in 2003.
• Serves as one of the judges on "Project Runway." Trademark Design • Luxurious sportswear. What You Might Not Know About Michael Kors
• He also headed up design for French brand Celine for 5 years.
• He is a contributor to Harper's Bazaar.
• Born in 1959 in Long Island, New York.
• Attended Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. Resume
• Launched Michael Kors line in 1981.
• Received CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year in 1999; CFDA Menswear Designer of the Year in 2003.
• Serves as one of the judges on "Project Runway." Trademark Design • Luxurious sportswear. What You Might Not Know About Michael Kors
• He also headed up design for French brand Celine for 5 years.
• He is a contributor to Harper's Bazaar.
Donna Karan
The Queen of 7th Ave.
Everything I do is a matter of heart, body and soul. -- Donna Karan
Vital Stats
• Born Donna Ivy Faske October 9, 1948 in Forest Hills, New York. • Attended Parsons School of Design.
• Married to Mark Karan 1974 to 1978 (divorced).
• Married to Steven Weiss from 1983 until his death in 2001
• Three children and six grandchildren. Resume
• Became Anne Klein designer in 1974.
• Launched her label in 1984 with her late husband Steven Weiss.
• Launched DKNY in 1989.
• Three Coty Awards; Honored by the Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards in 1985, 1986, 1987. Womenswear Designer of the Year, 1990, 1996; Menswear Designer of the Year, 1992.
• Awarded CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004. Trademark Design
• Seven interchangeable black pieces that wrap and sculpt the body. What You Might Not Know About Donna Karan
• She originated the concept of "bridge" dressing (lower priced than designer, higher than moderate) while still at Anne Klein.
• Donna Karan resigned as CEO in 1997, but keeps the title of chief designer of the company that bears her name.
• Born Donna Ivy Faske October 9, 1948 in Forest Hills, New York. • Attended Parsons School of Design.
• Married to Mark Karan 1974 to 1978 (divorced).
• Married to Steven Weiss from 1983 until his death in 2001
• Three children and six grandchildren. Resume
• Became Anne Klein designer in 1974.
• Launched her label in 1984 with her late husband Steven Weiss.
• Launched DKNY in 1989.
• Three Coty Awards; Honored by the Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards in 1985, 1986, 1987. Womenswear Designer of the Year, 1990, 1996; Menswear Designer of the Year, 1992.
• Awarded CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004. Trademark Design
• Seven interchangeable black pieces that wrap and sculpt the body. What You Might Not Know About Donna Karan
• She originated the concept of "bridge" dressing (lower priced than designer, higher than moderate) while still at Anne Klein.
• Donna Karan resigned as CEO in 1997, but keeps the title of chief designer of the company that bears her name.
Marc Jacobs
The Cool Guy
I love to take things that are everyday and comforting and make them
into the most luxurious things in the world. -- Marc Jacobs
Vital Stats
• Born in April 9, 1963 in New York City.
• High School of Art and Design; Parsons School of Design. Resume
• Launched his label in 1986.
• V.P. of Perry Ellis Design in 1989.
• Council of Fashion Designers of America Womenswear Perry Ellis Award for New Fashion Talent, 1987; CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year, 1992, 1997; Menswear Designer of the Year, 2002; Accessories Designer of the year 1999, 2003, 2005.
• Started Marc Jacobs Intl in 1993.
• Designer for Louis Vuitton's first ready-to-wear, 1997.
• Launched handbag collection in 2000. Trademark Design
• Nostalgic layered looks with wit. What You Might Not Know About Marc Jacobs
• He debuted the grunge look -- flannel shirts layered over cashmere thermals, work with skull caps and Doc Martens -- and it got him fired from Perry Ellis,
• His longtime business partner, Robert Duffy, is the brains behind the creative Marc Jacobs operation.
• Born in April 9, 1963 in New York City.
• High School of Art and Design; Parsons School of Design. Resume
• Launched his label in 1986.
• V.P. of Perry Ellis Design in 1989.
• Council of Fashion Designers of America Womenswear Perry Ellis Award for New Fashion Talent, 1987; CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year, 1992, 1997; Menswear Designer of the Year, 2002; Accessories Designer of the year 1999, 2003, 2005.
• Started Marc Jacobs Intl in 1993.
• Designer for Louis Vuitton's first ready-to-wear, 1997.
• Launched handbag collection in 2000. Trademark Design
• Nostalgic layered looks with wit. What You Might Not Know About Marc Jacobs
• He debuted the grunge look -- flannel shirts layered over cashmere thermals, work with skull caps and Doc Martens -- and it got him fired from Perry Ellis,
• His longtime business partner, Robert Duffy, is the brains behind the creative Marc Jacobs operation.
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