Marc Jacobs: Marc Jacobs has been able to forecast the tastes of women every season. All his designs make a fashion statement individually. The super-flat ‘mouse’ pumps, Sergeant Pepper-style denim jackets or ‘Venetia’ handbags with over-sized silver buckles are considered masterpieces in the fashion world.

      Stella McCartney: The new girl on the block has created fabulous designs, since her final year collection at Central Saint Martins in 1995. Her trademark Stella-style include trouser suits, vintage-inspired dresses and jet-setting holiday wear. She is an animal rights activist and refuses to use fur and leather in any of her designs.

     John Galliano: One of Britain’s top fashion designers, he has created styles on the basis of his idea of right look combined with the Latin tradition of ‘dressing up’. He worked hard to be named as the successor of Hubert de Givenchy. He became the creative director at Christian Dior, two seasons later. Galliano continues to design for the house in Paris.

     Zac Posen: At the age of 25, when most designers dream of making it big, Zac Posen already became a fashion royalty. He won the V&A Prize for his leather dresses, designed for the ‘Curvaceous’ exhibition. His trademark fashion statements include bias-cut gowns, fishtail hemlines and a passion for screen-siren style.

     Sir Paul Smith: Fashion industry would have never known one its most prized designers, had a serious bike accident not ended Paul Smith’s dream of becoming a professional racing-cyclist. Sir Paul started his career by designing men’s clothes and then branched out to women’s apparels. He gives a distinctive look to the English attire by adding unusual prints. He brought boxer shorts back in style in the 1980s. His designer stores showcase men’s wear, along with a wide range of women’s wear, kid’s wear, accessories, books, perfumes, pens, rugs and jewelry. Sir Paul’s trademark is ‘Expect The Unexpected’.

     Jil Sander: The name spells pure and understated type of fashion. She created women’s clothing by using fabrics used for men’s clothing. Her trademark remains the perfectly-cut white shirt. Her designs usually have graceful, clean lines. Jil uses high-tech, luxurious fabrics for her designs. She has a fan following among the high-class, sophisticated working women.

     Alexander McQueen: He is one of the most outstanding designers whose designs represent emotional power and raw energy. However dark his designs, they have a streak of femininity. His creations are colorful and theatrical.

     Rosella Tarabini: Rosella Tarabini was no stranger to the world of fashion. She is the daughter of the Blumarine designer Anna Molinari. Her collections speak a story. The stories include Russian princesses or rock singers. Her designs are mostly florals, often laced with a darker edge in chiffon and lace.

     Ralph Lauren: Indisputably, the best designer for ready-to-wear collections, Ralph Lauren is the epitome of the old-world gentility. Ralph created an identity for tartan-plaid skirts and cable-knit sweaters. His brand logo, a polo player riding a horse, is etched in the minds of people.

     Betsey Johnson: Betsey with her style of ‘celebration of the exuberant’, is a famous American designer. Her designs are bold, funky and fun. She loves using bright colors and her creations are edgy.

     These are the top names in the fashion industry, who have their own distinctive styles. We girls love their creations and eagerly await the next collection season after season. If you are aspiring to be a fashion designer some day, follow these fashion kings, learn from their designs, know more about fabrics and colors from their creations. Who knows, you may land up a job as the next creative head at Dolce and Gabbana. As long as fashion is in, these trend creators will always remain ‘in’ business.

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