1. Famous Designers  Tommy Hilfiger (American Designer)  As a teen, he drove to New York City to use his life savings ($150) to buy trendy jeans; resold them to upstate friends; owned ten specialty stores by age 26; known for his All-American casual look; heads a fashion empire with collections and licenses in apparel, accessories, and home fashions.

2. Famous Designers Betsey Johnson (American Designer)  Designs funky, youthful fashions that have a sense of humor, such as a vinyl slip dress and the “Basic Betsy” – a limp, clinging t-shirt dress in many lengths.

3. Fashion Designers  Donna Karan (American Designer)  One of the most successful designers today; has own design firm and specializes in simple, well-made sportswear; first designer to popularize the bodysuit; has many licensed products, including shoes, jewelry, hosiery, and eyewear; her DKNY collection is a popular department in many stores.

4. Fashion Designers  Calvin Klein (American Designer)  Famous for creating Calvin Klein jeans; designs simple, sophisticated sportswear with architectural lines; uses natural fabrics, mostly in earth tones; has created controversy over his daring advertising campaigns.

5. Fashion Designers  Michael Kors (American Designer)  Creates designer sportswear; designs individual pieces first, then combines them into outfits.

6. Fashion Designers  Ralph Lauren (American Designer)  Famous for his polo collection of menswear; also designs women’s wear, children’s clothes, home furnishings, accessories, and cosmetics; designs are influences by the American West and an idealized version of traditional English apparel and décor; his company owns many stores that bear his name.