Amaya Arzuaga
Amaya Arzuaga is known as one of the top female fashion designers in Spain. Amaya completed her studies in Fashion Design at Madrid's Polytechnic University in 1992 and joined Elipse, the family business.Two years later she set up her own company and launched her first collection. In 1995 and 1996 she presented her collections in Barcelona, Madrid, Paris and New York.
Amaya was the first Spanish young female designer invited to debut at London’s Fashion Week. After this, she has been gaining success for her to Fashion Weeks in Milan and Paris. Amaya designs for both men and women and her collections include bathing suits and even wedding dresses too.
Alma Aguilar Top Spanish Fashion Designer
Born in Madrid in January 1976 into a family with close connections in the art world, Alma Aguilar is known as one of the most favorited fashion designers in Spain. On completing her studies in design and pattern design at the School of Industrial Techniques, she continued her professional training in the workshops of a number of designers including Laura Montero, Paco Casado and Devota & Lomba. It was with Devota & Lomba that she was able to develop her talents most fully.Teresa Helbig
Teresa Helbig has won the L’Oreal Best Collection Award at Madrid Fashion Week, Glamour Best National Designer Award, Marie Claire Best New Designer Award and many more. Creative since her childhood Teresa is a top class Spanish fashion designer who started her career through fabrics and needles in her mom’s sewing atelier.Having passion, attention, genuineness and dedication to the profession little she became one of the most prestigious Spanish designers.
Jean Paul Gaultier
Jean Paul Gaultier is a French haute couture fashion designer. Gaultier was the creative director of Hermès from 2003 to 2010. Gaultier
has designed costumes and outfits for Marilyn
Manson, for Manson's Golden Age of Grotesque
album.
He's also well known for his exhibit in New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art known as Bravehearts, Men in Skirts. He also designed the costumes for Kylie Minogue and the late iconic Hong Kong singer Leslie Cheung.
Hedi Slimen
Hedi Slimane, a prominent French
fashion designer is also known for his photography.
Currently he is the creative director for Saint Laurent
Paris. He studied at the Ecole du Louvre and completed a
tailor apprenticeship at a men’s designer house. He also
visited the offices of Le Monde, as he wished to become
a journalist and reporter.From 2000 to 2007, he held the position of creative Director for Dior Homme of Christian Dior.
Leading British Fashion Designers
Vivienne Westwood
‘Queen of Punk’ Vivienne Westwood is famous for her wild and punk designs. Her 'Pirates' and 'Buffalo Girls' labels got popularity. She has many outlets in Britain.
Paul Smith
Paul Smith is the ‘King of Menswear’ collection. Winner of 2011 British Fashion Award is famous for styled patterns shirts.
Mathew Williamson
The ethereal collection fame Mathew Williamson creates Eastern-inspired designs with bright fabric. Won Red Carpet Designer of the Year Award in 2008
Amanda Wakeley
Amanda Wakeley (b.1962) has earned global reputation in fashion designing. She designs stylish, superb, luxurious, womenswear and accessories
Sita Murt: A leading Spanish fashion designer
Sita Murt is a leading Spanish fashion designer. Born in 1946 in Barcelona, Sita studied at the Sarrià School of Textile Design, managed by Ramón Folch. She married Toni Esteve Enrich, manager of the Esteve Aguilera company founded in 1924 and incorporated as SA in 1965.Her label ‘Sita Murt’ is a fast-expanding label that is designed having in mind young, feminine, women who stress on soft, graceful fabrics. The ‘Sita Murt’ designs are marketed by Esteve Aguilera SA.
Sita is a keen and curious and active designer with a high level of creativity. She keenly explores new materials and illustrates feminine designs.
