European RTW Designers
“In the Versace mode of bold prints and forthright sexiness” (Donatella Versace)
Luxury leather and cutting-edge tailoring? Ooh la la is right! From France to Italy to London, here is a listicle on Europe’s RTW designers.
France
- Jean-Paul Gaultier: a nonconformist designer who used Madonna as his muse for his cone bra
- Christian LaCroix: extravagant “theatrical styles” and bubble skirts
- Karl Lagerfeld: designed for Chanel
Italy
- Giorgio Armani: famous for long-over-short suits and menswear
- Dolce and Gabanna: romantic prints
- Miuccia Prada: owns contemporary brand Miu-Miu
- Gianni and Donatella Versace: bold prints gold motif
London
- John Galliano: an avant-garde designer who moved from Givenchy to Dior
- Stella McCartney: English punk designer and former creative director of Chloe
- Alexander McQueen: followed Galliano’s footsteps at Givenchy and merged punk with romanticism
