fashion designers

Profiles the life of Jimmy Choo, headlining a luxury shoe empire, with boutiques from Beverly Hills to Beijing. Despite fame and wealth, Choo remains a humble artist who focuses on crafting couture shoes and inspiring young designers.

Profiles the life of Marc Jacobs, one of todays hottest designers in the world.

Presents a brief biography of famous New York fashion designer Vera Wang.

Presents alphabetized profiles of 164 fashion designers and retailers from around the world who significantly affected American culture between the late nineteenth century and the end of the twentieth, reflecting changes in politics, society, and the economy.

A biography of the innovative twentieth-century designer of clothing and perfume.

A biography of American fashion designer Calvin Klein that discusses his upbringing, the start of his company, his accomplishments, and the ways in which the Calvin Klein brand was established.

Examines the life and career of English fashion designer Stella McCartney.

Examines the life and career of fashion designer Anna Sui, discussing her childhood, education, inspirations, collections, and other related topics.

Explores the life and achievements of fashion designer Vera Wang; covering her privleged childhood in New York and Paris, education, work at "Vogue" and with Ralph Lauren, personal life, bridal business, family, and expansion into other industries. Includes chronology, glossary, and a list of additional resources.

Offers a brief introduction to the life and career of fashion designer Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, discussing how she changed the face of women's fashion.