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Below, a quick highlight on 15 notable names whose innovation and creativity have helped shape fashion.
Kimora Lee Simmons
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Triple threat doesnt even begin to describe Kimora Lee Simmons.
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She’s a fashion designer, TV personality, model, author, and so much more.
The expert dressed celebrities including Jay-Z, Salt-N-Pepa, and LL Cool J.
Aside from the handbags, the brand also produces buzzy hats, denim, and apparel.
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According to the brand’swebsite, founder Sami Miros ethos is simple: Protect Mother Earth.
Without her, we do not exist.
The designer was even awarded a grant from the CFDA and Fashion Trust US in 2021.
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The Baton Rouge-born, Brooklyn-based designer is known for his attention-demanding color blocking and bold silhouettes.
Before launching his namesake brand, the Haitian-American designer assisted Patrick Robinson and worked in fashion public relations.
Prior to his work in design, he did marketing and social media for Nike.
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His brand is founded on the notion that fashion should speak to heritage and activism.
Both her womenswear and menswear have elements of extravagance and softness all at once.
I want to tell women, Lets not leave anything on the table anymore.
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Not money, not experiences.
We can have it all, and we deserve it all, shesays.
Now, Blackwood has expanded his brand to include vibrant apparel andfootwear.
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