The Most Popular Fashion Designers in History

Kate Spade was a fashion journalist turned handbag empire creator. She is known her modern handbags that have a glossy but classy look, and are often very colorful and in practical shapes.

Levi Strauss is famous for creating blue jeans to outfit gold prospectors in California. You may know them as Levi’s. He called them waist overalls.

Louis Vuitton created a leather goods empire synonymous with luxury. As a young man he focused on luggage and making the perfect suitcase. He designed a lightweight rectangular suitcase for long journeys that was copied within a few years.

Manolo Blahnik is known for high-end women’s footwear worn by Bianca Jagger and by actresses on television shows like “Sex and the City” and ” Absolutely Fabulous.” He likes sleek stiletto heels that accentuate femininity.

Mary Quant was famous for inventing the miniskirt and hot pants. She was also instrumental in the mod fashion movement. She is credited with creating the so-called Chelsea look — boyish, edgy and affordable.