The late designer was one of the most beloved people in fashion, he helmed and reinvigorated Lanvin for 14 years and launched AZ Factory as his last venture.

The architect of the quiet expansion of his family brand, now a global business.

The accomplished Italian dressmaker is known for her draping techniques and controls Aeffe, a publicly-listed apparel manufacturer and licensee.

After two high-profile exits from other fashion houses, she developed Tod's ready-to-wear line for three years before announcing she would focus on other projects.

The surprise choice for Gucci creative director re-energised the historic house in a matter of months.

The wunderkind has scaled his own brand, known for its off-duty model aesthetic, and had a three-year stint as creative director of Balenciaga.

The 2013 Andam prize winner, who trained at Givenchy and Marc Jacobs, offers a winning formula of quality menswear

Known as the ‘designers’ designer,’ she blends traditional Indian textiles and techniques with Western silhouettes and tailoring.

At the helm of the knitwear label founded by her parents, she continued her family legacy in colourful geometric patterns.

The accessories designer has won a loyal following for her humorous and classically British handbags.

The Canadian twins have steadily grown their collection of utilitarian-chic accessories into a cult favourite.

The retail gurus-turned-designers founded concept store Opening Ceremony and modernised Kenzo with bold prints and easy shapes.