American Beauty

Because of Independence Day, I thought it would be nice to spotlight American models, designers and fashion photographers that have influenced the industry. Of course there are so many more brilliant artists, writers, entertainers, etc. but I don't have the time or space for that! So, this is strictly fashion..


MODELS











Katie Fogarty       Kendra Spears      Darla Baker











Shannan Click        Lindsay Ellington     Emina Cunmulaj










Ali Stephens            Karlie Kloss            Ali Michael










Hilary Rhoda            Chanel Iman          Sessilee Lopez










Devon Aoki           Carolyn Murphy      Angela Lindvall











Heather Bratton      Heidi Mount          Alyssa Miller











Cameron Russel   Guinevere van Seenus   Jessica Miller










Missy Rayder          Lydia Hearst           Mimi Roche










Crystal Renn          Amanda Moore      Frankie Rayder











Jamie Bochert       Kristen Mcmenamy     Erin Wasson










Maggie Rizer         Uma Thurman        Josie Maran










Nikki Taylor           Milla Jovovich        Bridget Hall











Jerry Hall               Beverly Johnson      Lauren Hutton










Cheryl Tiegs           Beverly Peele          Veronica Webb











Christie Brinkley      Gia Carangi         Janice Dickinson 











Amber Valletta         Tyra Banks          Stephanie Seymour










Christy Turlington    Brooke Shields      Cindy Crawford




DESIGNERS





















Marc Jacobs
Marc Jacobs is one of the most well respected designers of today. He is a multiple CFDA winner, and owns four of the most successful global fashion labels; Marc Jacobs, Marc Jacobs Menswear, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and the French house of Louis Vuitton. Every year he shows eight collections in both New York and Paris.























Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein is one of the most influential American designers. He has shot models like Brooke Shields and Kate Moss to stardom, and owns one of the biggest American fashion labels. He has won numerous CFDA awards, and at a young age, he was hailed the new Yves Saint Laurent for his innovative view, and impeccable tailoring. 


















Anna Sui
You may think of Anna Sui as just a designer who designs clothing for teenage girls - but she is much more than that. She has won several CFDA awards, and was one of the first designers to really reach success in not only the U.S. when she was first starting, but all across the world, building up thousands of devoted fans from Australia to Tokyo. Steven Meisel, Marc Jacobs, the late Stephen Sprouse, and Naomi Campbell are some of Anna's greatest friends and supporters. 























Tom Ford
Whether you like him or not, Tom Ford is one of the most successful men in fashion. He transformed Gucci into a luxury brand when he took the helms as head designer nearly a decade ago. He also was named the head designer of the French house of Yves Saint Laurent, and received incredible success from critics. He worked with Carine Roitfeld, and dressed every celebrity from Tom Cruise to Charlize Theron. After leaving both Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, Ford now owns a multi-million dollar eye-wear label. 


















Narciso Rodriguez
Narciso Rodriguez owns an extremely successful self-titled fashion label, and is the first designer to win two consecutive CFDA awards. He designed Carolyn Bessette Kennedy's wedding gown to John F. Kennedy Jr., and soon after that Narciso Rodriguez became fashion royalty. He is one of the few designers to show in Europe when he was appointed head designer of the French design house Loewe in 1997. He now continues to design for his self-titled brand, and dresses many celebrities; from Sarah Jessica Parker, to our first lady, Michelle Obama. 























Rodarte
Rodarte, founded by Kate and Laura Mulleavy is simply the biggest new label in fashion. With a CFDA win this year, and praise from nearly every high fashion magazine - Rodarte is bound to become a major fashion house. Keira Knightley, Emma Watson, Natalie Portman, Anne Hathaway and Reese Witherspoon along with numerous other celebrities are big Rodarte fans.



(FASHION) PHOTOGRAPHERS






















Steven Meisel























Richard Avedon

















Annie Liebovitz























Irving Penn


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