Top Fashion Designers of All Time

[@user-yl2ef1wn9q]

*Vivienne Westwood* -I'm absolutely fascinated by the way she uses some fabrics back in her old 90s show (Not saying that her designs nowadays are bad but it's just that the 90s were way more superior and beautiful when it came to designing clothes. She literally broke barriers and rules and did whatever the hell she wanted too! :D *Guo Pei* -In my opinion she is really underrated, by really, I mean REALLY underrated, her works are the definition of a masterpiece and every single time I see a piece of her artwork I literally get speechless, I would love if would make a video on her!!!! *Gianni Versace* -The legend himself, He knows how to turn a simple dress into an Artwork, I mean look at his collection! The dresses might be made out of simple looking fabric (ik they aren't simple or low quality, but yk what I mean) into a Elegant, chic and Full of colorful touch in it, Its Gianni's secret magic, I believe that makes his dress sexy but at the same time modest and elegant. *Zuhair Murad* -He is also another underrated designer; His works are really feminine, and his works are mostly done in an elegant, beautiful way, The feminines in his work just feels really unique. *Blumarine* -Don't know much about the brand or old other works, But their collection is really playful, pop and the recent collections give me huge y2k vibe!! *Iris Van Herpen* -Do I have to tell????? EDIT 1: I forgot to add *William Travilla* He Designed Marlyin Monroe's most iconic outfit's and truly understood her! EDIT 2: *Park sohee* Aka Miss Sohee is a young couturier how I feel like knows how to play with fabric and shapes of the beautiful, splendid clothes she makes

[@nasc1008]

GUO PEI is soo underrated her work is amazing. And without Vivienne is there Undercover ? N(N) ? Many more brands and styles she brought to the table ?

[@cherhorowitz6070]

ALL THESE DESIGNERS ARE SO GOOD. The fact I didn’t even think of some is shameful 😩, Versace, Guo Pei, IRIS VAN HERPEN??? AHHHH, tho I think he might not have put iris in cause they’ve only been around for a short amount of time? Correct me if I’m wrong lol

[@user-yl2ef1wn9q]

@@cherhorowitz6070 I do agree, Bliss Covered only the old master's and left the rest to us :)

[@sarishalekhi7986]

Yes omg totally the comment inwas looking for

[@gregdahlen4375]

idk if you could call malcolm mclaren a great designer but he and vivienne bounced a lot of ideas off each other in the early days from what I read

[@mortuumamori5279]

Helmut Lang should be on this list. Not only for the minimalism and all the sick designs but he was the first to stream a collection on the internet and one of the first to do co-ed shows.

[@qhoffa9568]

Definitely! a legend that gave it his all and walked away from it all…but I thought Walter V was the first to show his collection online

[@mortuumamori5279]

@@qhoffa9568 Helmut was the first to do an internet-based fashion show. that was in 1998 but he's a great for so many other reasons

[@zerois2801]

@@mortuumamori5279 beksinski art pfp!

[@stevezytveld6585]

Strongly agree. And don't forget his photography. I was lucky enough to see a version of his table book when it first came out. Utterly stunning. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

[@quebecfille2009]

100% agree. A lot of his designs from the 90s are still very relevant and chic today.

[@ezumikho]

Jean Paul Gaultier, the OG enfant terrible. One of my favourite fashion designers. He got me hooked and to study fashion designing. Please do an in depth analysis /review on Gaultier.

[@just_cade]

He is spectacular, no one like him

[@TheMissannamakeup]

Agree!!! Please more jean Paul Gaultier on KZbin not enough!!

[@jamesscalise4990]

(Intentional) omissions I noticed are Gaultier, Valentino, Westwood, Versace, Raf, Ann Demeulemeester, Philo, and Dries. I guess big commercial American designers like Calvin Klein, DVF, Kors, Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger too, but they're a bit different lol. I would definitely love a dive into Maria and her success with sales in contrast to her critical popularity as well as talking about other brands and their relationship to profitability/business relative to quality creative output. I remember a fashion person saying that Akris makes TONS of money, which seemed so random but I guess they corner the rich lady market. Would love to learn more about that.

[@lucassalinger]

Gaultier and Valentino especially

[@Laura795100]

Me too!

[@xxlxvelydxeams123xx3]

I think he didn’t mention some because he was more pointing out they took out the high end out of fashion the more low maintenance fashion

[@hendelcyp]

*Iris Van Herpen* She's a current designer that I'd point to if I needed to demonstrate the use of nature to inspire design, from creating eco-friendly materials (including stuff like steel), to engineering moving (and wearable) garments and 3-D printing, and creating beautiful silhouettes. It's like nature meets technology and design.

[@BlissFoster]

Absolutely, I would have included Iris, but she’s a little young for this list. She’s for sure making the history books tho 💫💫

[@OfficialROZWBRAZEL]

@@BlissFoster so because the ink isn’t dry in her case

[@ljbx8]

lol iris has been doing the same shit for the last decade, she doesn't deserve to be anywhere near this list.

[@sarahwatts7152]

I was going to mention her too!

[@hedgethetics1747]

I was about to mention her until I saw ur comment

[@andreabousios9024]

- Jun Takahashi/Raf Simons/Vivienne Westwood should be on this list as masters of the crossover between fashion and youth culture - Helmut Lang should be on this list as the most prominent proponent of minimalism in designer fashion - Rick Owens should be on this list BECAUSE - Nigo should be on this list as the arguable creator of the streetwear business model - Hedi Slimane should be on this list because he imposed a very influential vision onto menswear in the early aughts (as much as I dislike anything he did past his tenure at Dior Homme) - Gianni Versace and Valentino Garavani should be on this list as proponents of an exquisitely Italian and Mediterranean vision of chic - Also, really no one from the Antwerp Six?

[@VelvetyOnion]

this! he needs to do a round two for sure, these you listed as a kid growing up in the 90s and got into mens fashion as I grew up, these are the staples of that.

[@Fabian-rz8ng]

Nigo is so underrated, he influenced streetwear and youth culture like no other

[@caseygiglio3373]

Absolutely!!! Big thumbs up for all these.

[@jrseguin]

Westwood, Gaultier & Versace (both Gianni & Donatella) felt like the most obvious omissions from their cultural significance that extends beyond the clothes. You left out quite a few significant Americans: Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein & Donna Karan to name a few. Some less obvious choices but worth noting are Viktor & Rolf, RAF(!)…also the work of Miguel Adrover is often overlooked/under recognized in my humble opinion.

[@icaprone1]

yeah. Raf. obviously purposely left out. he was not the first but was the strongest cultivator of subculture culture. something abloh attempted but never intended to sustain because of his sweet tooth.bliss, can you sort of divide motivation to be either culture or form? maybe why I look more to kawakubo, margiela, Raf, Takahashi.

[@marinobombini8245]

• Jacques Fath (because he was the playful side of french fashion that Dior and Balmain revamped) • Charles Frederick Worth (the first to be considered a fashion designer) • Jeanne Lanvin (needless to explain, and her original logo says it all) • Edith Head (her influence is huge still today... ask Pixar) • Mary Quant (c’mon...) • Ossie Clark (the King) • Sonia Rykiel (knitwear anyone?) • Valentino (the one and only) • Paco Rabanne • André Courrèges (see Mary Quant) • Helmut Lang • Bill Blass • Kansai Yamamoto • Stephen Sprouse • Rudi Gernreich

[@reymondlongtable3030]

Edith head though didn't have a house. Her influence is based upon the Hollywood glamour. On a bigger picture she didn't really have much influence. Bob macky i think is more influential.

[@marinobombini8245]

@@reymondlongtable3030 Well, the focus is on designers, not “houses”. Anyway, what Head did for Joan Crawford is still iconic 😉

[@stevezytveld6585]

@@reymondlongtable3030 But for audience reach, it's hard to beat the Old Hollywood Glamour Machine? I've always thought of Bob Macky as the kid Edith never had... - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

[@ericmitchell133]

I cant believe that Vivienne Westwood was left of the list, her designs used Harris Tweed, from the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, this in turn helped boost sales for Harris Tweed fundamentally saving the local industry of the islands. Using this fabric was also a nod and a middle finger to aristocratic ways of the UK.. Plus the fact she is a kick ass climate activist (one that doesn’t destroy art to make a hedland) … Jean Paul Gautier cheeky, provocative, chic, theatrical, and queer, plus i served Gautier a couple of drinks at the Beauchamp Hotel on Oxford Street Sydney way way way back in Mardi Gras 1999… i was like “OMG you’re Jean Paul Gautier!” …. He was like “shhhhhh”… he tipped well. In my mind i was all like Madonna Madonna Madonna … music has been a major roll in my fashion awakening, appreciation and appetite (even though I’m still a jeans and tshirt kinda guy) i guess the two go together here is an extreme example Morris Dancers.

[@dorotaisqueen3650]

VIVIENNE WESTWOOD!!! Queen of deconstruction that we now see EVERYWHERE and brought grunge and punk into high fashion!

[@9atherine]

!!

[@gabrielassimone]

yes!!

[@nyaemi]

FRRR

[@majbrittkjaer6134]

Absolument ! ❤

[@pleaseenteraname7153]

By definition punk and grunge cannot be part of high fashion, just the aesthetics are imitated.

[@hannahbalsdon7405]

So I'm going to be a total nerd and suggest a couple of lesser known designers, Madame Gres and Emilie Flöge. Madame Gres specialised in pleating and was inspired by Grecian sculpture (I studied ancient history at uni so that really resonates). She peaked in the 1930s but when you look at some of her dresses they appear shockingly modern. Emilie Flöge is a bit of strange one (who I heard about in a Karolina Żebrowska video); it's hard to explain but if you Google her you'll see why she deserves attention. She was a fashion designer (based in Vienna rather than Paris) but I don't think her really unique pieces caught on (it's not even clear that she tried to promote or sell them). I accept that neither of these two are GOATs but I wanted to share with the group as they're both worth a look.

[@vlads.4459]

Madame Grès, for sure! Good call.

[@ateathatshardtodrink]

YASS! I was thinking her too ❤❤

[@andreiiliepopescu6393]

KENZO The only designer who credibly included nature and nature-inspired prints, as well Japanese flair for colour into modern fashion. Also Hanae Mori who became the first Japanese person to do couture in Paris.

[@sarahwatts7152]

Good on you for just flat out saying Chanel was a Nazi. Not a sympathizer, not swept up in the hype, but someone who made decisions when she could have chosen a different path.

[@BlissFoster]

To be fair to her biographers, we legitimately didn’t have any documented evidence of her participation until it was declassified in 2014 by the French government. being a Nazi sympathizer is already pretty bad, and I don’t agree with her biographers’ decisions to defend her in that way. But now that we have documented proof, there’s really no disputing it anymore 🤷

[@Tamikawashere]

Chosen a different path how? Who knows what people knew or thought back then. Anyhow, I dont think any current day Democrat should talk much about that seeing how antisemitic the DFL is currently.

[@shrumrii1648]

@@Tamikawashere meanwhile republicans are literally fascists lmfao

[@DoubleKing11]

Walter Van Beirendonck. Pioneer in electronica (first one to put their shows on CD or make video games related to his work), casted plus size models and used his art to voice his opinions on NSFW stuff, all while creating some of the most insane shows and garments!

[@FashionRoadman]

Some other fashion titans - Sonia Rykiel, Pierre Balmain, Jeanne Lanvin, Charles Worth, Mariano Fortuny a.k.a OG pleats god, Mary Quant a.k.a give me everything mini, Diane Von Furstenburg, Gianni Versace, Thierry Mugler, Ann Lowe, Edith Head a.k.a the queen of Hollywood. Could go on but that’s what I love about fashion - so many great designers and different eras.

[@JulesMcWinnie]

Sorry to be late to the party, but I have just discovered your channel and am watching my way through all your videos. Notable absence - Black designers. I know that it was historically difficult to achieve recognition, but a mention of the lack and the reasons for it would make this a richer discussion. This is especially important as many young aspiring designers of color may be watching your channel for inspiration.

[@floofymuffin]

THIS

[@AbsolutelyPolar]

The intro goes so hard for this video!! After reading the title I was like 🤨 and then you immediately hooked me in with your delivery of the first ten seconds. Fits so perfectly you are like IDGAF IM SENDING IT! The way you said “ever” I’m simping

[@izzy9070]

Geoffrey Beene. - Originally studied to become a doctor. Learned muscular systems and how humans move, and at the very end of his studies, changed his career because he couldn't stand the blood. - Most famous design was the fully sequined sports jersey GOWN made from silk and sequins. The MET has one - Created simple dresses that were intellectually sexy in that they looked under the skin for inspiration, rather than taking the human body at face value - Used materials considered unconventional at the time - Instead of using a runway, had dancers perform in his clothing to show how well anyone could move in them - Simplistic maximalism through twee-like print creation - Died and left behind a foundation that continues to fund and support small designers to this day - He isn't talked about in online fashion spaced so hi. Please talk about him :) He's sick and his deep cuts are so clever.

[@enriquejose77]

There is so much richness in this video. You well earned a follower. Thank you sir.

[@alexfencer34]

Jeanne Lanvin should be on this list. Beautiful, touching and inspiring story of how fashion was born out of mother’s love. She would wrap her daughter Marguerite in dresses and gowns made of finest and most luxurious fabrics with silhouettes so beautiful and exquisite that society women started requesting “adult versions” of the garments.

[@gilliand1900]

I just found this channel today and you are why I've just made a patreon account. I'm both sad that I didn't know about you before today, and so happy that there's this much of your content for me to watch while I work on my designs. Thank you

[@BlissFoster]

Welcome in! Thanks so much for the support!! 🙏🙏

[@ellaclark200]

As a consumer, i find myself attracted to this type of art because it makes me feel like I'm in an alien world. Avant garde work sticks to me, and makes me think and feel things i never imagined. Love it, can't get enough!

[@hazelsu5916]

13:08 The correct definition of a « bias cut » is pattern pieces that are placed on a 45 degree angle from the straight vertical grain line of a fabric, which are then cut and sewn. (So it is not the fabric that’s woven diagonally) In general, garments are usually cut on straight grain line to allow stability and ease during assembly. But bias cut pieces allow garments to achieve elasticity and suppleness to their volume, but they are difficult to work with (thus it requires skill, technique and experience). I hope this helps.

[@carawatchesyoutube]

Thank you! Was very confused when he said 'particularly jersey' as well which is knit

[@reginaldwilson1178]

Bliss we had a small tiff a whole ago about you gulping water. I want to I say I am sorry. I do value your opinion and coverage. I am an emerging designer and take fashion too serious at times. I think you are amazing and I am learning a lot from this video. Please accept my sincere apology and I will be subscribing to the top tear of your channel. We must I love supporting people in fashion Especially when they are teaching me. Keep going.

[@just_cade]

Galliano is the greatest of all time to me, simply for the sheer range of his vision. Whether it’s the rebellious designs of his own brand, the romantic haute couture that he designed for the house of Dior, or his extremely forward interpretation of the anti-fashion of Margiela, he hardly ever misses. He has such an understanding of silhouette, structure, the bias cut, romance and femininity. He’s a true chameleon who can extract glamour from the most mundane things, he’s the story-teller.

[@pollysshore2539]

I don’t know if I would say he is the greatest of all time but he is in the running, and imo is most definitely the best out there now. He has an incredible talent and his curiosity and passion for his profession is contagious. I wish McQueen was still with us. It was hard to top him or Galliano in the 90s. I think he would be doing amazing things today, too.

[@galemonterio5261]

Not only educational but just entertaining to watch ….thank you❤

[@JuJuForREAL]

been wanting a male fashion guru to binge. so happy i found this channel!!

[@genebean4230]

Your hair looks so cool. Lol that's all I can contribute to the convo - cheers for an informative rundown :D

[@idolatrystudios]

Dude I love your channel. I'm going to binge watch the crap of all this. You're amazing!

[@BlissFoster]

That means a ton to me, thanks homie 💫💫

[@ursulavonwestarp2597]

I swear, as soon as I have a stable income (after being a student) I will join your Patreon ! Love your videos !! also: Iris Van Herpen

[@AlexandraIosso]

Honestly, you got me cheering in the first minute:12. Like actively like YES YES. MORE. Impressive from a content AND video dynamics perspective

[@AlexandraIosso]

Also fun fact, a canon originates from a Greek instrument of measure. It was adopted by both the church and musicians to essentially mean the central features by which we measure. Which, ecclesiastically, meant which books. Musically, which measures of the piece (the repeating notes that make the bulk of the piece). And in modern parlance - the people and work by which we measure the rest.

[@burgundyeyes6407]

So excited to watch this video!!

[@acidkatia]

Christian Lacroix, JP Gaultier and Madame Gres. Can’t do the Greats without them. 🙏❤

[@elizabeta6837]

You're the best! Keeping it simple and exciting to watch !

[@djmsg6997]

Thanks for this fantastic video ! I would personnally consider also as Old Masters : Courrèges, Hanae Mori (paved the way in Europe for Kenzo, Miyake and Kansai Yamamoto, and definitely had a huge influence over a more conservative vision of japanese fashion for decades), Madame Grès, Jeanne Lanvin, and maybe Sonia Rykiel for knitwear. And Vivienne Westwood, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Christian Lacroix, Kosuke Tsumura and Gianni Versace.

[@BlissFoster]

Awesome, thank you! Could you elaborate on everyone else like you did for Mori? What makes them worthy of the list? Get specific 💫💫

[@ninebill]

I absolutely love Thom Browne work. From the sketching to the sewing process, it’s seriously amazing to see him do. Amazing storyteller too

[@Petty_Mason]

Thanks!

[@BlissFoster]

You’re the best, Deb 😌

[@scrufff]

Norma Kamali, who is now all but forgotten, had a significant impact on American ready-to-wear. She is most recognized for her swimwear and parachute coat. Farrah Fawcett's red one-piece bathing suit from the classic 1976 poster and Whitney Houston's swimming suit from the back cover of her 1985 debut album were both created by Kamali.

[@poppiemoseki7543]

This is one of the best episodes ever! I am in total awe and completely geeked. 😩❤️

[@culiblog]

Thank you, Bliss for the lovely and informative video. Possibly you've left the following out because they don't follow the Hcouture showing programme? In any case, I missed; Vivienne Westwood, Dries van Noten, Veronique Branquinho, Rodarte!, Haider Ackermann, Walther van Beirendonk, An de Meulenmeester, Olivier Theyskens, Rick Owens. You will be familiar with all of them - and know why they should be in your list - which was very French, Italian, Spanish... but left out some important Belgians! And Dutch - Viktor and Rolf.

[@michaelofparadise]

i love this fashion, i watch these videos while doing homework and its great

[@sylviabruhin3058]

Danke!

[@BlissFoster]

Thank YOU!!

[@nycp1969]

I think Gres, Gaultier and Westwood are broadly influential designers that deserve to be on the list. Two personal favorites of mine that I'd love to have seen are Geoffrey Beene and Bill Blass. Both of these designers had an interest in Old Hollywood glamour, menswear influences, geometric and mix matched patterns, and a uniquely unaffected American chic. Beene's clothes were lushly embellished, but nevertheless remained examplars of minimalism due to the purity of the cut and elimination of inner construction and seams. Either of these designers would be a great replacement for Oscar de la Renta, who to me did not innovate either in style or construction. Here are two obscure names to consider: Romeo Gigli and Zoran. And Patrick Kelly--yes, yes yes!

[@marvinraphaelmonfort8289]

beene, definitely! who trained alber

[@Paulxl]

I'm not that much into fashion, but I'm glad to see one of my favorite designers on this list.

[@Rachelle660]

I hope there is a part two that covers more fashion houses! One I haven’t seen be mentioned yet is Lanvin 🥰

[@hsfasojy6567]

Love ur hairstyle..❤️❤️ Westwood, Gaultier, Gianni Versace, Valentino , iris van herpen , Dries van noten , Anne demeulemeester

[@OntaviaRoulette]

Immediately Saved this to my favorites. I will be watching again.

[@felipegarcia487]

Alexandre Herchcovitch should definitely be on the list! One of the most legendary Brazilian designers! He is a legend

[@paulanunes95]

You look so pretty with your hair like that! I guess me and my silly little Celine-philo era heart would include Phoebe Philo

[@paulanunes95]

Also, my silly little minimalist heart would like to see Helmut lang in there too

[@OntaviaRoulette]

I would have loved to see Christian Lacroix, and Roberto Capucci, an honorable mention of Giles Deacon & Andre Walker. Also, I would love to hear your take on Costume Designers (Edith Head, Adrian, Eiko Ishioka, Bob Mackie)

[@kerryhewson9845]

Azzedine Alaia , Rifat Ozbek but am so glad you had Thierry Mugler in the video but agree with previous comments on the list of who’s who many of whom have retrospectives shows Also many great designers were of the movie world like Edith Head and countless more but it would be a VERY long video to get them all

[@andreiiliepopescu6393]

André Courrèges should have been on this list. Streamlined, futuristic clothing - colourful vinyl jackets - the mini skirt (along with Mary Quant) - A-line 60s dresses - moon boots Ha was an architect that worked at Balenciaga where he learned his cut for clothes.

[@nataliepineiro8912]

Valentino, Jeanne Lanvin, Edith Head, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein Really enjoy your videos. I'm so close to becoming a patreon subscriber.

[@BlissFoster]

Awesome! Thanks for the added names! Could you elaborate for each? Why do they deserve to be on the list? 💫💫

[@guwopman3503]

100% Missed *THE Jil Sander* I like to think of the zeitgeist as a series constants that manifest differently. Jil Sander somehow managed to penetrate through the manifestations and design straight from the source. That is to say, her designs are truly timeless. They don’t feel dated and they never presumed to visually identify the “future of fashion.” They exist in a weird moving present that never falls behind or speeds ahead.

[@gmpoto]

Heya, I wish there were text in the video for the names mentioned. I'm uncertain on how some of them were spelled and the auto-generated subtitles only did so much. Seeing text of name helps familiarize and remember the person. Thank you for including a list in the description.

[@federocs]

Nicolas Ghesquière! An absolute genius who shaped today’s fashion

[@lalaland8185]

Great video! I would LOVE to see one about best pieces from each brand available today.

[@Hi-lz8lb]

Gou Pei, Vivienne Westwood, Robert Wun, Roberto Cavalli, Helmut Lang, Jean Paul Gaultier, Salvatore Ferragamo and Iris Van Herpen (Ik she’s a bit young to be on the best designers of all time list but she’s already legendary) are some designers that I think deserve to be in the top 25

[@zacstarkey1369]

Thanks for mentioning the cannon fr not enough creators say this

[@Im_A_Glass_of_Milk]

As someone who is currently looking into fashion design, i absolutely love Christian Dior’s work

[@happyharry11]

I would just like to say your hair looks amazing in this video

[@kistebier]

I´m sooooo glad that you dont have a high voice. Good video

[@BlissFoster]

Huh 🤔 you’re welcome I guess lol 💫💫

[@kistebier]

@@BlissFoster A new Hobby juuuust started

[@klausoshaunacey8429]

I’m glad you appreciate Elsa Schiaparelli as much as I do haha

[@madelinegrudens]

Ralph Rucci... This was a great video, love the format... Looking forward to deeper dives!

[@keepitreal6640]

You missed Claude Montana who single handed ushered in the padded shoulders. Montana owned the nineties straight out. So many designers that you listed were and still are influenced by Montana. His A line whimsical cuts, color palette, use of metal, voluminous collars, stunning silhouettes and the Montana Woman.

[@MRR-mw4rv]

love everything ive seen by Montana

[@bubeudeh]

can i just say i love love love this list

[@nancyperreault3732]

Wonderful compilation !

[@kanitane]

Sonia Rykiel!!!! sweater dresses and another master of black

[@RosesRawReality]

Not necessarily in this order: 1. Thomas Burberry! He invented gabardine he changed the game for outerwear in the rain! Burberry trench coats! Do I need to say more? 2. Gaby Aghion (who created Chloe) changes fashion by making 'luxury pret-a-porter', which before fashion houses made Haute Couture. 3. Salvatore Ferragamo for creating the steel arch which lead to the stiletto heel! 4. Thierry Hermès I’m pretty sure is one of the oldest fashion houses, if not the oldest! I’m not sure if Jane Birkin and Jean-Louis Dumas, who created the Hermès Birkin bag, are too new to be on this list. But everyone wants one of these bags and there are so many bags that take inspiration from it. 5. Achille Maramotti! Max Mara coats are classics! He created coats that last for years, don’t go out of style, and any generation could wear! He saw how mass production of designer clothes was the way to go. 6. Rene Lacoste who invented the polo shirt, made tennis wear more comfortable and is still a popular top for pretty and old money aesthetic. 7. Ralph Lauren made clastic pieces stylish and encompass the “old money” classic / British aristocracy aesthetic. Some say he “wrote the rules of menswear” and “changed the way we think about style whether you’re uptown, downtown, or anything in-between”. 8. Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana are iconic with their loud prints! They made the pantsuit feminine! 9. Louis Vuitton with his iconic monogram leather goods, and makes some of the most famous bags in the world! 10. Stella McCartney, I’m pretty sure she’s “too new”, but I think her faux fur coats and sustainability should land her on the list. Today a lot of people have an issue with animal products and she is one of the designers who focused on making designer pieces that work with todays modern concerns. And so many more designers… I might add to this list later but this was just off the top of my head…. 🤔

[@Mcjacup]

U forgot Helmut Lang, RAF Simmons, Rick Owens for the new wave of designers. Definitely the foundation for fashion in the 00’s & ‘10s!

[@bloodwitch013]

seeing them mentioned a few times but Gaultier and Westwood. I'm definitely biased because of my punk roots, but VW's impact on punk fashion, and by extension, mainstream fashion can't be denied. and again, biased by personal experience and taste, but Gaultier's designs and runways have always stood out to me, he was one of the first designers I learned to recognize, that I could see without a name attached and say "ah, yes, that's JPG".

[@meghanknox7713]

DAME VIVIENNE WEDTWOOD👏👏👏👏a true pioneer in fashion history, her work was truly one of a kind and changed how people dressed in the uk (especially London) she was a leader of the 70s punk movement in London, an activist and a genius and she is still relevant today‼️‼️ Loved the vid btw🙃🙃

[@cephalicus]

Canon in this sense comes from the Greek word kanoon. A kanoon is a measuring stick, a rule. Love your channel. Thank you!

[@hanfckingle]

this video is ridiculously entertaining

[@mongwokprod]

Errolson Hugh - created a whole new genre of clothing that many fast fashion try to copy till this day, arguably the best functional clothing designer in the world

[@okendo17]

Noooup

[@Kinglystateof]

GRACE WALES BONNER: SHE is why we accept DEMNA. ANN LOWE: she pioneered African Americans in fashion breaking down barriers towards black people in luxury fashion DO NOT FORGET MARY QUANT!!! She revolutionized modern fashion with the mini-skirt and it’s importance shifted us towards a less conservative form of dress

[@majbrittkjaer6134]

Mary Quant indeed! ❤

[@Rachelle660]

Great video! I wish I could’ve shown this to my boyfriend in Paris before dragging him to 3 fashion exhibits in one day 😅

[@jazmarie6002]

Madame Gres!! Her draping is unmatched. For my final collection, I researched her work so extensively and her pleats still amazes me.

[@BlissFoster]

Awesome addition to the list 🦾

[@rhy8336]

Please do an episode following designer perfumes I know it’s not directly fashion but they are fashion tangential and scent is so often overlooked

[@stylingwithvictoria-person9726]

Bliss: thanks for this fabulous video. For me, you are missing Dries Van Noten, who should also be recognized as one of the most influential designers in contemporary fashion. His importance stems from his innovative use of prints, textures, and colors, combined with a sophisticated yet wearable aesthetic. Known for blending historical and cultural references, Van Noten creates collections that are both artistic and functional, with a unique balance of opulence and minimalism.

[@andreiiliepopescu6393]

Christian Lacroix was me mentioned by others, but they didn't explain that he made haute couture inspired by the aesthetic of the Provence, where he comes from, a culture that Jacquemus is currently promoting in his design. LACROIX is probably one of the more courageous users of colour in couture, where fashion designers are often less exhuberant.

[@geminisykii]

The one I never hear about is Patrick Kelly. African American designer from the south. The first American designer ever to be admitted to the Chambre Syndicale du Prêt-à-Porter. Using his craft to open dialogs about race, his upbringing, and inclusiveness, but keeping it fun and lighthearted. Though I guess I understand to a degree why he isn't talked about all too much since his career was cut short due his death.

[@BlissFoster]

I was waiting for someone to bring in Kelly 💫💫

[@jamesscalise4990]

Would you ever do a fun video where you try and predict the trends and changes of the coming year and then do a follow up for how accurate you were?

[@gab_luc]

yesss

[@jenniewalker6651]

He's said before he doesn't really care about trends and he doesn't think others should either if they want to develop a sense of style. Not saying it's a bad video idea , just that Bliss probably isn't the one to do it

[@jamesscalise4990]

@@jenniewalker6651 I feel that. I feel like it would work better than he thinks though… like product expansions for brands he likes or the success of certain upcoming designers

[@jenniewalker6651]

@@jamesscalise4990 ahh , less of trends in the general sense and more of a prediction of a brand's vision / designs coming up? I do like that. It could be fun to see him say "I like this brand / designer and what the brand / designer represents, let's see if I can guess where they might pull inspiration from" As a separate comment on it , I do wonder how hard it might be to be able to guess thematic / inspiration choices for a runway show ahead of time , especially if those choices can sometimes be based around media references that don't tie specifically to this point in time , if that makes sense as a complexity

[@sabaazizi3568]

I don’t comment for anyone really and i have nothing to say but your content is too good so just commenting for support :)

[@inlovewithgoats1092]

Doesn't really make sense not to include Charles Frederick Worth. You even mentioned his house! The guy literally invented haute couture.... Also, Michael Kors. Wearable, somewhat affordable garments that, at least in my opinion, have changed American fashion to being very, very elegant

[@akym82810]

I personally love what Alber Elbaz did. He made technically brilliant clothes which are also so much fun.

[@BlissFoster]

Awesome! Thank you! Could you elaborate? What makes his designs technically brilliant? Be specific 🦾

[@akym82810]

@@BlissFoster Well, his precision in cutting and working with diverse fabrics makes his clothes very couture-like and actually more accommodating to different body shapes. I would cross reference the fall 2007 collection where he pinched the sleeves to create a wide shoulder look but not as "hard" looking, the spring 2008 where he had very voluminous gowns billowing like jellyfishes and the fall 2011where he used gazar to the fabric's advantage. A lot of it is really he is just the Marge potato meme for me - I do just think it's neat. 😁

[@patriziacolellamadsen1389]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻anyway compliments for your huge understanding of fashion essence!

[@uriishere7458]

Bro your hair looks fricking sick!

[@EduNauta95]

You should make a part 2 with the 25 most repeated names on the comment section, that would close the loop nicely in the question you put forward on canon.

[@durcheinander5554]

15:59 I love Tom Ford as a film director. His movies are so beautifully constructed. I wrote an entire analysis of "Nocturnal Animals", I love this film

[@MrAnonymous2332]

I think its impossible not to talk about Issey’s use of pleating without mentioning the contributions of Fortuny!

[@properyof16]

Bliss Foster I’m curious if we’ll ever get a video on Kim Jones work at Fendi and Dior I’d love to hear your opinion and analysis of his designs.

[@Quicheuhhh]

Emilio Pucci, Glenn Martens, WILLI SMITH, DAPPER DAN, anddddd i want to add Shayne Oliver into the mix for his huge contribution to bringing streetwear to the luxury fashion world and placing it on the map (i know he's still young). Oh also how can we all forget the fashion girlies' lord and saviour, Phoebe Philo

[@printsphinx257]

Ozwald Boateng - Ghanaian British - First black tailor to be on Savile Row - First black designer to be creative director at Givenchy

[@Cl0ud9ineReacts]

Looking good bliss😏

[@kellyb7561]

even though they aren't typical fashion designers I would include Leigh Bowery and Bob Mackie on my list as modern masters. they've both made some incredible, timeless, and inspirational garments. and although he's a bit young for the list my personal fashion icon is Jeremy Scott. his first seasons with Moschino and his early Adidas collabs are what got me interested in fashion at all. Something about his runways always make you feel like youre in on the joke. Oh yes and everyone else said Westwood too lol

[@springfauna1465]

Bob Mackie's designs for Cher alone were incredibly iconic, and then to make clothes for Barbie was equally important as a very novel first!!

[@andreiiliepopescu6393]

MOSCHINO ! He brought the campy and humorous approach to fashion a good 15 years before Marc Jacobs came on the scene. He also is becoming more prominent on internet culture because of the ressurgence of the Nanny and her fashion sense (almost always Cheap and Chic).

[@ayushisharma8657]

Yesterday I was looking for a video like this. I went through your channel to see if you have done this before. And today you did. Did I just manifest a video for myself or you can read my mind !😅

[@BlissFoster]

If I read your mind I read it a month ago when I started this video 😅

[@sengitaa]

I love how if I was in fashion school you’d be my favorite teacher

[@markmalbone1147]

Good list! You are an historian. Are you writing a book? You should. You’ve a great breadth of a take. This history needs preservation. Yes, there are designers that could be included in the canon but these are historically important.

[@wolfer3977]

Madame Gres- PLEATS, the high lady of pleats, made gowns that flowed like no other. Big influence when designing the new star wars costumes. Every couturier alive would love to have any former craftsperson that worked under her. Like Jean Paul Gaultier. Jean Paul Gaultier- The rebel, able to make any concept and stretch it and explore it to its full potential. Skirts on men on the runway, non-binaey fashion pioneer Claude Montana- retrofuturism, the largest shoulder pads of the 80s. Influenced Alexander McQueen. Bold colour. Claire Mccardell- The American goddess of modern womenswear. When ww2 hit. All the designers saw we're scarcity. She saw opportunity to create beautiful functional clothing for the modern woman. Zippers, hooks and military fabrics. iris van herpen-YOU KNOW WHY Jaques Fath- one of the first couturiers to court celebrities and an incredible contemporary of Christian and Channel Jeanne Lanvin- YES Anne Klein-Icon of modern womenswear Jeremy Scott: Camp and couture artist

[@wolfer3977]

Mainbocher- Couturier known for his beautiful designs for royalty Janae Mori-First Asian couturier and incredible designer Charles Frederick Worth- The father of Haute couture

[@wolfer3977]

Guo Pei-One of fashion's most interesting voices in couture. Jun Takahashi- One of the pillars of Japanese streetwear Dapper Dan-Father of modern streetwear

[@wolfer3977]

Mary Quant-you know why

[@wolfer3977]

Vivienne Westwood-powerhouse of British fashion and pink deity