| A | B |
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| Madame Gres | Considered to be the maker of the world's most exquisite evening dresses |
| Issey Miyake | known for using sashiko (quilted fabric) |
| Pauline Trigere | known for her cape and coat designs |
| Emanuel Ungaro | known for using many prints on one garment |
| Perry Ellis | famous for natural fibers and natural colors |
| Valentino | V-neck backs and spider webbing evening gowns |
| Mary Quant | created the "MOD" look in the 1960's |
| Bob Mackie | dsigned for Sonny and Cher, Carol Burnett, and Donny & Marie |
| Charles Worth | Father of modern coture |
| Mary McFadden | designs for Bendel's and JCPenny |
| James Galanos | film costume designer |
| Coco Chanel | created the "liitle black dress" |
| Anne Klein | uses a lion's head as her logo |
| Cristobal Balenciaga | considered to be one of the greatest designers of all time |
| Ralph Lauren | his company name is Polo |
| Christian Dior | created the "new look" after WW II |
| Giorgio Armani | master tailor of Italy |
| Edith Head | winner of 8 oscars for film costume design |
| Bill Blass | mayor of 7th Avenue |
| Rudi Gernreich | designed topless bathing suits |
| Gilbert Adrian | head designer for MGM |
| Pierre Cardin | king of licensing |
| Elsa Schiaparelli | one of the first to use synthetic fibers |
| Maruiccia Mandelli | company named Krizia |
| Yves St. Laurent | headed house of dior at age 21 |
| Claude Montana | first made his name with machismo - flavorod biker's leather for women |
| Adolfo | designed tailored suits worn by Nancy Reagan |
| Liz Claiborne | career launced after winning Harper's design contest |
| Geoffrey Beene | known for eccentricity at his showings |
| Jean-Paul Gautier | his designs are often "tongue in cheek" |
| Calvin Klein | youngest designer to win the Coty Award |
| Madelein Vionnet | first to us crepe de chine |
| Nolan Miller | designed for Aaron Spelling programs |
| Sonia Rykiel | "Queen of Sweaters" |
| Halston | lost the right to his name through licensing |
| Karl Lagerfeld | designed for Chloe, Chanel, and Fendi |
| Mr. Blackwell | created annual "ten worst dressed list" |
| Oscar de la Renta | Trademark is romantically feminine evening gowns |
| Gianfranco Ferre | began designing sculpted jewelry |
| Norma Karmali | first designer to use video to merchandise |
| Kenzo | has a licensing agreement with the Limited |
| Paul Poiret | persuaded woman to give up corsets |
| Jessica Mcclintock | designs Gunne Sax |
| Rose Bertin | official dressmaker for Marie Antoinette |
| Hubert de Givenchy | designed "Bettina" dress |
| Albert Capraro | designer of Christina Ferrare DeLorean's clothing |
