Here's where some major designers got higher education Although some of the most successful fashion designers never attended college, many did — often studying a subject other than fashion.

With over 10 years between them, designers LaQuan Smith, Sergio Hudson and Christopher John Rogers continue to rise in the American fashion industry talent pool. Each is contemporizing ready-to-wear ...

Marc Jacobs is an American fashion designer. He launched his first collection, Marc Jacobs, in 1984. Jacobs also famously served as the creative director for Louis Vuitton from 1997 to 2014.

In 1985, he became the first American designer to be admitted into the prestigious Chambre Syndicale du Prêt-à-Porter, solidifying his place in the world of high fashion. Kelly was known for his ...

Though he remains an obscure figure in fashion history, Jaxon helmed a barrier-breaking career. He holds the honor of being the first American and first Black designer to ever lead a Parisian ...