Introduction
Fashion is deeply personal. It is the way that clothes feel when you put them on, it is confident, powerful, beautiful or just comfortable being in your own skin. During my years as a fashion industry reporter and truly attending a myriad of runway shows, designers have come and gone and totally changed the manner in which women dress. It is not merely a list; a carefully selected list of designers that actually know about the bodies, aspirations and realistic aspects of dressing up daily in women.
Getting to know what it takes to be a great fashion designer.
I have to mention, though, before delving into names, that I have come to understand that the most renowned and expensive designers are not always the best ones to work with when it comes to women. It is them who solve problems and also bring beauty into being. They think about the way that a woman walks, labors, motherhood, celebrations and lives in her body.
One of my friends, a corporate lawyer, once mentioned that she would like to see designers pass the only test she has set, that is, can she sit in a four-hour deposition without rearranging her clothes. Such is the genius of practicality which we want here.
Classical Designers of Luxury that Every Woman Must know.
The Lifetime Achievement of Coco Chanel.
Chanel just cannot be mentioned in the discussion of the fashion of women. In the early twentieth century, when Coco Chanel made women lose their corsets, she was not only altering the fashion, but also altering the way women lived. Nowadays, when Chanel is directed creatively and following her vision makes it a Chanel, the name becomes associated with a sense of easy stylishness.
The traditional Chanel jacket, its boxy shape and its braided underside, flatter all body types. I have also witnessed it cut on women between their twenties to their eighties, and they all appeared equally beautiful. It is a big investment, of course, but the calculation of the cost-per-wear can be quite sensible in the instances of such versatile pieces.
The Art of Femininity Christian Dior.
Dior knew something simple, and that is that women desire to be beautiful, not look beautiful. The structured bodices and flowing skirts are the signature of the brand that forms silhouettes praising curves and being completely sophisticated.
The first female artistic director of Dior, Maria Grazia Chiuri, has managed to bring a radiant contemporary transformation to the house without losing romance through the use of feminist messages. Her t-shirt We Should All Be Feminists caused actual debate in culture. This is a balance between statement-making and wearability that characterizes the fact that Dior is still appealing to modern-day women.
Modern Designers who define modern wardrobe.
Stella McCartney: Fashion Meets green.
Well, I will tell you the truth—when Stella McCartney went all the way and stated that she would use no leather or fur, it was viewed by a good number of people in the industry as naive. They're not laughing anymore. McCartney has shown that you can make ethical clothes without aestheticism.
Her tailoring is a match to any conventional luxury house. The cuts are well cut, fabrics are innovative and designs are always wearable. McCartney is the gold standard to women who are concerned about the environmental impact but do not wish to cut corners.
The Influence that Phoebe Philo has had Continues.
Even though she has been out of Celine many years ago, the influence of Phoebe Philo when it comes to dressing women cannot be overestimated. Comfort, practicality and understated luxury were her immensely popular slogans before the term quiet luxury rose to the buzzword.
The fact that she is already back with her own brand is making fashion insiders go crazy. Philo creates clothes that work around busy women who have to attend meetings in the morning and evenings out without having to change their clothes.
The unexpected Change in Victoria Beckham.
Do you remember when Victoria Beckham released her fashion collection and everyone assumed that it would be a vanity project by a celebrity? There was no anticipation of real talent. However, here we are and Beckham has always been providing us with beautifully-constructed pieces which real women actually wear.
Her advantage is the comprehension of professional women needs. The blazers are the right fit through the shoulders. Dresses are easy to wear both at the office and at dinner. Nothing gimmicky here, all it is is good hardcore design.
Low-cost Fashion Designers That Are Worth Your Attention.
Not all the designer stars have luxury tags. A number of available brands have considered design and affordable costs.
Francoise Sandro and Maje are Parisian via affordable second-mortgage prices. Their prices are higher than what one would think and their sizing is more of an inclusiveness.
Ganni is a Copenhagen-based brand that has taken over the hearts of millennials and Gen Z thanks to its fun prints and unpredictable silhouettes. The brand is new without being too pushy, which is a challenging task most designers cannot accomplish.
Reformation is worth mentioning as one is sustainable and the flattering cuts are authentic. The reason is that their dresses, especially, have acquired cult following.
Designers: Selecting Designers by Your Style.
This is a piece of advice I can always give to my friends: quit following the trends and find your style personality. Are you minimal? Look to The Row or Jil Sander. Romantic? Explore Zimmermann or Erdem. Edgy? Look at Alexander Mcqueen or Rick Owens.
To know your fundamental aesthetic will save you a serious error in cost. I used to spend embarrassing sums of money buying avant-garde items that went unused as they did not belong to me. Learn from my wallet's pain.
Local and Corporate Diversity.
The fashion industry has truly been moving in the right direction of size inclusion, albeit much needs to be done. Fashion designers such as Christian Siriano have been at the forefront promoting extended sizing since the onset, in which women of all sizes are worn on red carpets around the globe.
Prabal Gurung will always be working with different models and provide long sizes. These are not marketing gestures, but basic promises of service to all women.
Investment vs. Trend Purchases.
Over the years of covering fashion, I have had to create a basic structure: spend on construction, cheaply experiment with trends. A well produced blazer by a reputable designer is your 50 year old. An outfit likely will not, thus invest in it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most influential women fashion designer of all times?
Coco Chanel essentially revolutionized the dressing style of women making them comfortable and practical and at the same time stylish almost a century later.
Which designers are the most quality-priced?
The quality offered by Sandro, Maje, and COS is also above the cost of their products, especially the workwear and basics.
Which is the best designer to begin with in creating a professional wardrobe?
Theory and Victoria Beckham have well-written, elaborate professional outfits that move seamlessly across location.
Do sustainable fashion designers appear as trendy as the traditional luxury brands?
Absolutely. Stella McCartney and Gabriela Hearst are evidence that sustainability and high fashion can go together well.
What about finding the designers that suit my body type?
Christian Siriano and Prabal Gurung make size diversity their priority. A research designer sizes and buys in advance, and does not hesitate to go to stores and have professional advice on fitting.
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