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Editors, stylists, businesswomen, models,... nothing escapes the baton or the power of these women in the huge, complex but fascinating world of fashion.
Of course, not all of them are, but the name of these women is already part of the list of those heroines who gave shape and strength to the fashion universe.
MIUCCIA PRADA
"I think that women have made themselves more relevant, in general, in all fields, including fashion. I think that there are still many things to do in this direction and I appreciate all the women who achieve success and power. to be themselves"
Many consider her the most influential designer in all of Italy, and in the world. PhD in Political Sciences , ex-member of communist party and student of mime at the Piccolo Teatro in Milan.
She took control of the family business –dedicated to leather goods– in 1978 and since then, the milestones have been happening one after another, forming the Prada Empire.
In 1985 she presented a collection with the black nylon backpack as the protagonist, and that today continues to be an icon in the world of fashion.
She rose twice with him CFDA International Award, in 2013 she received the award for Best Designer of the Year at the British Fashion Awards and last year she was included in the forbes list of the most powerful women in the world.
Restless by nature, she created together with her husband Patrizio Bertelli the Prada Foundation , a space that soon became a place of obligatory pilgrimage in Milan for lovers of art, architecture, trends and Wes Anderson, because her cafeteria is inspired by nothing less than the director's imagination.
And the devil is not the only one who wears Prada. The Miuccia revolution is a fact and fashion has a lot to thank her for. Her conception of her beauty, her turn of the screw to femininity, her defense of a mixed catwalk and, ultimately, herself, They are an inspiration to everyone.
On many occasions, Her statements have made her feminist position clear: "She definitely wanted to represent women who are fighting for their role and their rights and who become icons and representatives of a certain idea." {#resultbox}
"Prada or Nada"
ANNA WINTOUR
"I have the impression that fashion scares a lot of people. And since it scares them, they criticize it. In fashion there is something that, sometimes, makes people very nervous"
Surplus any presentation. Anna Wintur, director of US Vogue, For those who don't live on this planet. Without a doubt, the most powerful woman in the industry.
In its first cover for American Vogue, he dressed the model in a Lacroix sweater with a cross embroidered in rhinestones and Guess jeans, an image that was questioned by the sector, for better and for worse – but she was talked about, which is what everything the world looks for in a situation like that.
Her unmistakable long hair and her sunglasses have built her a fame of cold, demanding and impassive woman that some strongly confirm. Others say that they have seen her smile.
Be that as it may, Vogue, the bible of fashion, bears her signature, and everything, absolutely everything, passes – trembling – through her filter.
Anna Wintour, loved and hated (feared) in equal parts, but respected by the entire sector
REI KAWAKUBO
“The majority is always wrong”
For more than 40 years, the Tokyo-based designer has been turning fashion and logic upside down. Founder of the firm Comme des Garçons , together with Issey Miytake and Yohji Yamamoto, she forms what is known as "Japanese Holy Trinity" , for her conceptual vision of garments, her break with the established and her silent revolution based on austerity.
The creators of The Incredibles were inspired by her to create the character of Edna Fashion. She was the first living person whom he New York Met dedicated an exhibition in 2017, after Yves Saint Laurent.
In addition, she is the founder of one of the flagship fashion spaces in the world: Dover Street Market.
Rei Kawakubo managed to reconcile the world of fashion with the most conceptual design, she experimented with new techniques and materials and built an alternative world, avant-garde and full of "coherent contradictions" and wonderful.
Rei Kawakubo, founder of Comme des Garçons
PHOEBE PHILO
"Women should have options, and they should feel good about what they wear"
She was born in Paris and grew up in London, where she studied design at the prestigious Central Saint Martins. After working as the right hand of Stella McCartney in Chloe, she became creative director of the same firm when Stella decided to launch her own brand.
In 2008 she took the reins of Celine, where it remained until last year. Her minimalist style and her pure lines fell in love with women around the world, turning Céline into a cult firm.
There are many trends behind the unmistakable Céline stamp, or rather, Philo: the Box Bag, the male pant , the roll neck sweaters and the famous ugly shoes they are just one example of the designer's legacy.
There are many speculations about the future of Phoebe Philo, but wherever she goes, her sophisticated, conscious and calm fashion will leave its mark.
Phoebe Philo
DIANE VON FURSTENBERG
"Style is something that each of us possesses, the only thing that is needed is to find it"
When she married Prince Egon von Furstenberg, she decided to start her own career and not be the "wife of". That's how Diane started designing, with a budget of $30,000.
Although she later divorced, she decided to keep that last name, which gave name to what she is today. one of the most powerful firms in the world of fashion.
To her we owe the call wrap dress, a dress tied at the waist that became a bestseller in the year 75 and that occupies a place at the MET in New York.
This crossed garment was a symbol of the woman of the time and of her claim for her independence and even today it continues to be among her best-selling garments.
In addition to creative director of her own firm, she holds the position of president of CFDA (Council of American Fashion Designers).
Diane Von Furstenberg
KATE AND LAURA MULLEAVY
"Fashion should be everywhere"
The Mulleavy sisters founded her firm, roll you, in 2005 in California. Since then, his nostalgic, oneiric and ethereal imaginary It has carved a niche for itself in the world of fashion, accumulating an important legion of fans.
In 2009 they were awarded the CFDA award for Best Women's Fashion Designer and in 2010 they designed the costumes for the film Black Swan.
Always faithful to their style, their inspiration and their convictions, Kate and Laura Mulleavy have opened their own path and are an example of improvement and success for many young talents.
Kate and Laura Mulleavy
STELLA MCCARTNEY
"Being a woman right now is incredibly interesting. {#result_box} We are in a time where we are aware of the changes that the generation that came before us and the possible changes that will happen in the generation that is to come."
The British designer has carved out a proper name in the industry far from the "daughter of Paul McCartney" label. She was Chloé's creative director until 2001, the year in which she founded her namesake firm.
Vegetarian, defender of animals and the environment, Stella McCartney does not use fur in her creations. Her claims make her position clear: She refused to fly with a company whose seats were made of leather and asked that they remove an ad for a fur boutique in which the model was wearing a mink coat and a mink bra. her signature.
Stella McCartney
MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
"Dior must talk about female empowerment"
In 2016 Maria Grazia Chiuri became the first woman to assume the role of creative director of Dior, fact that automatically became part of the history of fashion.
after meeting Pier Paolo Piccioli at Fendi, the two took the reins of valentine . The duo would later split up when Dior signed Maria Grazia.
Her first collection for the French maison was quite a statement of intent: "We should all be feminists" read one of the shirts that appeared on the catwalk.
Many designers joined this Dio(r) evolution launching her own garments with feminist messages and also making her position clear.
Maria Grazia Chiuri became the first woman to head the Maison Dior
DELPHINE ARNAULT
"It is very important to invest in young and emerging talent"
Arnault is the Executive Vice President of Louis Vuitton. Yes, she is the daughter of Bernard Arnault, CEO of LVMH but this businesswoman has been climbing in the industry on her own merits, assuming a fundamental position in the powerful conglomerate led by her father.
She played a much-needed role in the group's accessories expansion as well as overseeing Rad Simons as creative director of Dior following the departure of John Galliano. At Vuitton, she has played an indispensable role in repositioning the brand in the luxury sector.
Delphine Arnault, Executive Vice President of Louis Vuitton
As we have already said, the list of influential women in the world of fashion is extensive and it fills us with pride to be able to affirm that his power, far from diminishing, increases day by day.
Many are the names that would complete this list: Carolina Herrera, Katie Grand (Editor of Love magazine), Natalie Massenet (Net-a-porter), Tory Burch, Vera Wang, Grace Coddington, Mureen Chiquet (Chanel), Sophia Amoruso (Nasty Gal)...
But to finish this article we could not stop naming and remembering the disappeared Franca Sozzani.
Franca was the director of Vogue Italia for 28 years, until she passed away in 2016 from lung cancer.
Always faithful to her ideals, Franca Sozzani He demonstrated her courage and bravery in each of her steps, without fear of vindicating her ideals.
She reflected in the pages of her head such controversial topics as racism, sexist violence or cosmetic surgery.
She earned the respect of the industry with every editorial, image and content that appeared on her masthead pages and her passing was a huge loss for the fashion world.
_"If you have a big dream, you can achieve it. Therefore, you have to dream on a large scale."_Franca Sozzani And long live fashion. And long live the women. And that "Prada or nothing".
Franca Sozzani left an irreplaceable gap in the fashion industry