Women's Clothing Designers

Are you a slave to fashion?  Do you pour over the runway looks each season?  Perhaps you feel you're on a first name basis with Ralph,  Tom,  Calvin  and Donna.   When you fall in love with a designer's taste and style, it's easy to forget about all the fresh new fashion coming your way each year.  So sure, remain loyal to your favorites, but don't forget to check out some of the new names to keep your look fresh.

Designer Fashions from A-Z
A.B.S.  Started by designer Allen Schwartz, Hailed as the "Master of Trend." Runway looks become affordable off-the-rack fashions in a blink of an eye. Check out the A.B.S. Web site for more information.	Baby Phat  Founded by pop-culture icon Kimora Lee Simmons. Recognized as the premier female hip-hop brand. Styles are sexy, sassy, and defines the style of urban luxury.	Betsey Johnson  Embraces over-the-top fashions. Sexy and playful clothes for confident women with a sense of humor. To read more about fashion icon Betsey Johnson, check out her homepage.	Blumarine  Italian designer Anna Molinari aims to be sweet and seductive at the same time. Roses are a signature of this brand. It's easy to spot them on the Blumarine Web site.	Burberry  Founded in 1856 in London. Originally geared towards outdoor country clothing. Read up on the famous the iconic tan plaid pattern on the Burberry Web site.

Catherine Malandrino  Influenced by classic French actresses and designers. Creative blouses are a staple of the line. For a glimpse at more of this season's collection, visit her Catherine's Web site.	Celine  French fashion house embraces bright colors. According to the Web site the current collections tout "radiant feminity" and "fresh elegance."	Chanel  Renowned designer Coco Chanel made a name for herself in fashion with a black jersey  dress. Karl Lagerfield now runs the show at Chanel and continues to deliver high fashion alongside timelessly gorgeous suits.	Dereon  Started by pop-icon Beyonce Knowles and her sister Solange, Dereon takes a bold and daring approach to designer clothing. Featured in countless fashion magazines, this style  is not to be overlooked!	Diesel  Super hip denim company. Always current with the latest trends and washes. The ultra slick Diesel Web site offers music and video clips.

DKNY  Comfortable clothing designed by Donna Karan to be affordable and fashionable. Great sweats  in simple and modern designs. DKNY Web site offer ideas on how to wear the current styles,	Dolce & Gabanna  Dominico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have made a trademark of their surnames. The Italian designers of choice for Madonna, Kyle Minogue and Angelina Jolie are known for glamour. Check out the D&G homepage for a taste of Italian extravagance.	Elie Tahari  Designer Elie Tahari focuses on elegance and understatement. According to the Tahari Web site the designer, claims to find inspiration in "clean, straight lines and quiet suggestion."	Generra  Young and urban in feel, Generra is targeting a customer who cares about being current. Trendy cuts in quality fabrics. Check out the Gennera Web site for a complete look at this season's fashions.	Gucci  Now that Tom Ford is off trying to start a new empire Frida Giainni is at the helm of this fashion house. Sexy, slinky and expensive. The Gucci homepage is equally seductive.

Joie  Available at department and specialty stores at prices that won't ruin your finances. Known for their knit tops  and trendy pants. Joie brand exudes a fun and youthful spirit.	Juicy Couture  Owners Pam and Gela wanted a brand all about shopping and finding the perfect thing to wear. The charming Web site says it all: "Be happy wear Juicy." Comfy clothes -- you don't have to sweat to wear these sweats.	Luella  After a stint as a fashion writer Luella Bartley, decided to toss her hat in the ring and start her own collection. British designer is known for her quirky pairings: skull & crossbones + sequins. Check out Luella's Web site to learn more about her story.	Marc Jacobs  Started by the eponymous New York designer, Jacobs is a favorite of fashionistas. Keen eye for cut and fabric. Relentlessly stylish. Hip young stars like Sophia Copolla are featured in ad campaigns and on Jacobs' Web site.	Max Mara  Best known for their conservative coats and proper suits. This Italian sportswear company is trying to make headway with their sporty  looks. Timeless clothes appeal to all ages.

Michael Kors  American designer shoots for chic luxurious sportswear.  Kors aims to outfit the jetset in Aspen, Palm Beach or Capri. Kors' Web site mixes edgy fashions with sporty all-American inspiration.	Miss Sixty  Trendy, casual, young and fun. Target: tweens and up. Look for denim  and knits  to be featured on Miss Sixty Web site.	Moschino  Italian company owned by Aeffe group. Philosophy is to keep it chic and cheap. Whimsical Moschino Web site offers a glimpse at the season's best looks.	Nicole Miller  Best known for designing fun and flirty party dresses.  Miller perfected the little black dress.  Prints are a staple of Miller's pieces--check out the Web site for a look at the selection.	Oscar de la Renta  Feminine silhouettes  are prevalent. Strives for elegance; this designer wants to make women look regal. According to the ODLR Web site, De la Renta was born in the Dominican Republic and studied fashion in Spain and Paris.

Ralph Lauren  Brands include: Polo Sport,  Blue Label,  Lauren,  Black Label and Collection.  Undated anglophilic looks with a hint of sex. Country club gear  always available. For an expansive view of Ralph's world, checkout Polo.com.	Roberto Cavalli  Italian designer known for animal prints  and showing lots of skin. Designed for women with confidence and plenty of curves. The Cavalli Web site shows plenty of skin--these clothes are seductive.	Theory  Brand developed from their original well-fitting pants.  According to the website it's about: luxury, quality, simplicity and integrity. Check out the Theory homepage for more details on the hottest styles.	Tory Burch  Socialite turned her flair for fashion into a business. Aims to be sophisticated and affordable. Look for kicky prints and daring colors combined with familiar silhouettes. TB Web site displays the season's offerings.	Tracy Reese  Bright colors, unusual prints  are the standard for this young designer. Many pieces have a vintage feel. Read up on Reese's rise to fashion fame on her Web site.

Valentino  Drop dead gorgeous gowns  with sex appeal. While the main line is expensive, new lines are bing introduced to attract a bridge customer. Red is his signature color and the color is splashed all over the Valentino Web site.	Vera Wang  Here comes the bride! Best known for coveted wedding gowns, Wang is trying to make headway in the world of ready to wear. Romantic and original. Every bride-to-be should drool over the pictures on Wang's Web site. Check out Simply Vera.	Versace  Gianni started the brand. After his murder, his sister Donatella took over. Splashy prints  and clingy fabrics  scream "look at me!" The Versace Web site details all the lines, from jewelry to clothing.	Vince  Great basics  with a nod to modern cuts and current colors. Widely available at department stores. Styles are unfussy while still managing to be youthful.	Yves St. Laurent  Designer Steven Pilati replaced Tom Ford at the helm of YSL. Read more about the YSL heritage on the Web site. Suits  are a staple of this perennially classy collection. Always chic and usually costly.

Related Buying Guides

• The Complete Womens Wardrobe
• Womens Fall Style Guide
• Womens Summer Style Guide
• Womens Winter Style Guide
• Womens Spring Style Guide

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