Fashion Designers Michael Kors (American Designer) Creates designer sportswear; designs individual pieces first, then combines them into outfits. Fashion Designers Ralph Lauren (American Designer) Famous for his polo collection of menswear; also designs womens wear, childrens clothes, home furnishings, accessories, and cosmetics; designs are influences by the American West and an idealized version of traditional English apparel and dcor; his company owns many stores that bear his name. Fashion Designers Isaac Mizrahi (American Designer) Worked with Perry Ellis and Calvin Klein before starting his own business at age 26; designs young inventive clothes in unexpected colors and fabrics for women and men. Fashion Designers Valentino (Italian Designer) Shows couture collection in Rome and Paris; many of his clothes and accessories have his signature V marked in the seams or incorporated into the design. Fashion Designers Gianni Versace (Italian Designer) ( ) Designed menswear collection; created sophisticated and elegant designs for womens wear as well as costumes for the opera and the ballet. Versace boutiques around the world feature clothing and accessories now designed by his sister, Donatello. Fashion Designers Vera Wang (American Designer) Famous for expensive bridal gowns and evening dresses