Fifty major fashion designers are profiled in this book in fullcolor spreads that showcase their most memorable creations. Red carpet regulars such as Armani, Prada, Calvin Klein, and Dolce - Gabbana are included, as well as the classic clothiers Christian Dior, Karl Lagerfeld, and Oscar de La Renta. While some of these designers have designed for the masses-Ralph Lauren, Donna Karan, Diane von Furstenberg-others prefer the fierce over the functional: Jean-Paul Gaultier, Vivienne West.