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faces of fashion, Jill Stuart, designer, designs, clothing, clothes, style, hand bags
jill stuart smiling head shot
Name: Jill Stuart
Line: Jill Stuart
Fun Facts: Lindsay Lohan was the face of her fall 2007 collection, and she sold her first line of accessories to Bloomingdale\'s when she was only 15!
Why We Love Her: Her pretty, flirty dresses are perfect for everything from a holiday dinner with the fam to a night out on the town.
faces of fashion, Anna Sui, style, clothing, clothes, runway, show, designer
anna sui in red lipstick
Name: Anna Sui
Line: Anna Sui
Fun Fact: One of her favorite bands is the White Stripes.
Why We Love Her: Her designs for the edgy rock-star-in-training are perfect for catching your favorite band\'s show. And her Web site, annasui.com, is adorable!
faces of fashion, Mark Badgley , James Mischka, designers, style
mark badgely and james mischka in matching white shirt and blazer
Name: Mark Badgley and James Mischka
Line: Badgley Mischka
Fun Fact: The two designers met when they were students at Parsons School for Design.
Why We Love Them: Their red carpet looks are showstoppers and the best prom inspiration!
faces of fashion, Max Azria, bcbg, clothing line, clothes, style, designer
max azria in black rimmed glasses and gray scarf
Name: Max Azria
Line: BCBG Max Azria, BCBGirls, To the Max, Herve Leger, Max Azria, and more!
Fun Fact: BCBG is an acronym for the French saying \"Bon chic, bon genre,\" which means \"Good style, good attitude.\"
Why We Love Him: Max Azria creates almost 4,000 looks every year, and he\'s always up on the latest trends.
faces of fashion, Betsey Johnson, clothing line, betseyville, style, designer
betsey johnson in large leopard print sunglasses
Name: Betsey Johnson
Line: Betsey Johnson
Fun Fact: Betsey is known for doing a cartwheel at the end of her fashion shows!
Why We Love Her: With whimsical designs, ranging from tulle ballerina skirts to metallic minis, her edginess is unpredictable -- in the best way possible!
faces of fashion, Erin Fetherston, clothing, style, runway, show, designer, target
erin fetherston in red top
Name: Erin Fetherston
Line: Erin Fetherston
Fun Fact: Kirsten Dunst is one of Erin\'s friends -- the actress even appeared in a film that played during Erin\'s fall 2006 runway show!
Why We Love Her: Erin mixes the polished look of the runway world with a young and fun Hollywood vibe. Check out her new line at Target -- she\'s the ninth Go International designer for the company.
faces of fashion, Ralph Lauren, designer, clothing, style, classic, purple label
ralph lauren in black turtle neck and blazer
Name: Ralph Lauren
Line: Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren, and more!
Fun Fact: You have to love a designer whose line includes everything from clothes to cosmetics to linens, and even house paints!
Why We Love Him: Four words: hot pink polo shirt!
faces of fashion, Michael Kors, designer, designs, clothing, project runway, judge
michael kors in black tie
Name: Michael Kors
Line: Michael Kors, Michael Michael Kors, Celine, and Kors Michael Kors
Fun Fact: Other designers love his sense of humor. Check him out on Project Runway!
Why We Love Him: Kors\'s classic clothes make us feel so chic!
faces of fashion, Rebecca Taylor, designer, clothing, style
rebecca taylor in fur trimmed shawl
Name: Rebecca Taylor
Line: Rebecca Taylor
Fun Fact: Taylor seriously considered a career as a mime!
Why We Love Her: Just like her signature black cat logo, Rebecca\'s dresses are soft and romantic with just a touch of spunk -- no wonder celebs like Reese Witherspoon and Cameron Diaz are such big fans!
faces of fashion, Vera Wang, designer, wedding, bride, dress, designs, clothing, kohl\'s, style, simply
vera wang smiling
Name: Vera Wang
Line: Vera Wang and Simply Vera Vera Wang
Fun Fact: Vera used to be a competitive ice-skater!
Why We Love Her: Vera\'s new line for Kohl\'s makes her timeless designs totally affordable!
faces of fashion, Zac Posen, clothing line, designer, runway, style
zac posen in black blazer and yellow sweater
Name: Zac Posen
Line: Zac Posen
Fun Fact: Zac\'s mom, a former lawyer, quit her job to become the CEO of his business -- how cute!
Why We Love Him: Zac\'s designs are young, fresh, and timeless!
faces of fashion, Marc Jacobs, designer, louis vuitton
marc jacobs head shot
Name: Marc Jacobs
Line: Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs
Fun Fact: In addition to managing his own line, Jacobs is the artistic director for Louis Vuitton!
Why We Love Him: Jacobs is never afraid to push the envelope -- from bright colors to big bows and buttons, his clothes are guaranteed to set you apart from the crowd!
faces of fashion, Cynthia Rowley, designer, clothing line, runway, show, designs, clothes
cynthia rowley smiling
Name: Cynthia Rowley
Line: Cynthia Rowley
Fun Fact: Cynthia created her first dress when she was only 7, and she\'s designed a concert tour T-shirt for her friend Bruce Springsteen!
Why We Love Her: Her spring collection reminds us of how stunning simplicity can be!
faces of fashion, Nicky Hilton, couture, socialite, designer, clothing line, heiress, chick
nicky hilton smiling
Name: Nicky Hilton
Lines: Nicholai and Chick by Nicky Hilton
Fun Fact: She might be known worldwide as Nicky, but Nicholai is actually her real name!
Why We Love Her: It\'s clear Nicky takes inspiration from her own life. Her spring 2008 collection\'s mix of bathing suits, couture, and party dresses encompass all the staples of a socialite\'s wardrobe!
faces of fashion, Traver Rains, Richie Rich, designer, clothing, style, heatherette
traver rains in cowboy hat and richie rich in bow tie
Name: Traver Rains and Richie Rich
Line: Heatherette
Fun Fact: Miley Cyrus was featured wearing a Heatherette dress on CG!\'s April 2007 cover.
Why We Love Them: Their wild runway shows are always a Fashion Week favorite.
faces of fashion, Alexander McQueen, designer
alexander mcqueen in a black t shirt and plaid button up
Name: Alexander McQueen
Line: Alexander McQueen
Fun Fact: As a young apprentice at London\'s Gieves & Hawkes, legend has it that he would write \"McQueen was here\" inside the lining of suits -- even those belonging to the Prince of Wales!
Why We Love Him: McQueen has a reputation for being edgy and avant-garde. You never have to worry about appearing status quo when you\'re wearing one of his looks!
faces of fashion, Benjamin Cho, designer, designs, expensive, runway, show, clothing, clothes
benjamin cho in black shirt and dark blue sweater
Name: Benjamin Cho
Line: Benjamin Cho
Fun Fact: His most recent show was held in an apartment on the 80th floor of the Trump World Tower at United Nations Plaza.
Why We Love Him: Cho\'s designs spice up classics, like shirtdresses and skinny pants, with unique details.
faces of fashion, John Galliano, Christian Dior, designer
john galliano in white hat and gray vest with no shirt
Name: John Galliano
Line: Christian Dior
Fun Fact: He was knighted in 2001!
Why We Love Him: Spring 2008\'s collection is all about fearless females!
faces of fashion, Isaac Mizrahi, target, expensive, clothing line, designer, designs
isaac mizrahi smiling
Name: Isaac Mizrahi
Line: Isaac Mizrahi
Fun Fact: In addition to designing and appearing on television, Mizrahi made the series of comic books The Adventures of Sandee the Supermodel.
Why We Love Him: Mizrahi has a clothing line designed exclusively for Target -- perfect for both our fashion sense and our budget!
faces of fashion, Karl Lagerfeld, sunglasses, clothing, designer, designs, runway, expensive
karl lagerfeld in sunglasses at night
Name: Karl Lagerfeld
Line: Chanel
Fun Fact: The quilted leather bag, a staple of Chanel\'s line, is one of the most frequently knocked-off bags sold on New York City\'s Canal Street.
Why We Love Him: Chanel\'s looks are classy and glamorous.
faces of fashion, Oscar de la Renta, designer, designs, vogue, clothing, expensive, show, runway
oscar de la renta in black bow tie
Name: Oscar de la Renta
Line: Oscar de la Renta, Oscar de la Renta Pink Label, Oscar by Oscar de la Renta, Oscar Jeans, and O Oscar
Fun Fact: Oscar\'s original dream was to study painting in Madrid. Lucky for us he changed his mind after getting a job with Cristobal Balenciaga.
Why We Love Him: You won\'t find any plain cotton dresses here! We love the way Oscar always adds a touch of something special and luxurious to all of his outfits -- whether it\'s ostrich feathers or fur!
faces of fashion, Peter Som, designer, clothing, designs, white, glasses
peter som in white shirt and glasses
Name: Peter Som
Line: Peter Som
Fun Fact: Peter became obsessed with fashion from reading his older sister\'s fashion magazines.
Why We Love Him: His spring 2008 fashion show ended with five shockingly dramatic red numbers down the runway. Talk about a pleasant surprise!
faces of fashion, Miuccia Prada, clothing, clothes, designer, italy, runway, designs, silver, head, band, miu miu
miuccia prada with large spiral silver head band
Name: Miuccia Prada
Line: Prada, Miu Miu
Fun Fact: Miuccia, the granddaughter of founder Mario and current head of Prada, was a former mime and has a Ph.D. in political science.
Why We Love Her: She\'s so unpredictable -- she\'s channeled everything from goth fairies to Catholic schoolgirls. We always look to Prada for the newest trends we know we\'ll love!
faces of fashion, Stella McCartney, designer, clothes, paul maccartney, designs, cloe, runway, show
stella mccartney fresh faced with hair in bun and gray loose shirt
Name: Stella McCartney
Line: Stella McCartney, Adidas by Stella McCartney
Fun Fact: Thanks to her status as daughter of ex-Beatle Paul McCartney, Stella caused quite a stir when Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss modeled in her graduation show from fashion design school in London.
Why We Love Her: Her collection for Adidas makes us want to hit the gym just so we can wear her cute designs!
faces of fashion, Tory Burch, style, clothing, runway, show, desinger, designs
tory burch in big black disc necklace and smiling
Name: Tory Burch
Line: Tory Burch
Fun Fact: Before he was spotted with Ashley Olsen, Lance Armstrong dated Tory Burch!
Why We Love Her: Just like her cute flats that have been everywhere lately, we can wear Tory\'s designs with everything, and we never have to worry that they\'ll go out of style!
faces of fashion, Stacey Bendet and Rebecca Winn, collection, designer, clothing, runway, show, alice, olivia
stacey bendet and rebecca winn walking down runway
Name: Stacey Bendet and Rebecca Winn
Line: Alice + Olivia
Fun Fact: Bendet got her first big gig after a designer saw her collection, Just Pants -- the models were wearing only pants and strategically placed flowers! The collection is named after Stacy\'s and Rebecca\'s mothers -- how cute!
Why We Love Them: Like all of their designs, Alice + Olivia\'s mod collection can be dressed up or down -- you can wear it every day!
