Yves St. Laurent was known for his stunning couture designs and women's tuxedo jackets, and was chosen by Christian Dior as his successor. Coco Chanel liberated women from constraints like corsets and her legacy continues under Karl Lagerfeld. Christian Dior gave women a desirable "flower silhouette" featuring a cinched waist and full skirt, and John Galliano now carries on his legendary work. Giorgio Armani's designs were always influenced by menswear and featured immaculate tailoring, while Valentino Garavani's signature scarlet dresses and flamboyant lifestyle made him famous for luxury and drama in fashion.

1. The Designers Who Rule Fashion “ Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.” Coco Chanel