In case you missed it: always wondered whether the “G” in Givenchy was hard or soft?  Have trouble pronouncing Hermes, Proenza Schouler and Comme des Garcons?  Know which designer ditched a career in medicine, started at the tender age of 16, had an iffy WWII affiliation, or revolutionized knitwear?  (Hint: um, not the same person!) 

In our guide to the fashion designers you need to know,  we cover a lot of the ABCs of bold face fashion names, and fashion history.  Take a look at our Guide to Top Designers A-Z, then let us know: did we surprise you with something?  Do you want to add information on your favorite high end designer?  Do you have new vital tidbits to add to our archive?  Do you have tips for us on how to polish our French pronunciation? 

Guide to Top Designers: A-G
Guide to Top Designers: H-M
Guide to Top Designers: N-Z