YORK — Eleanor Lambert organized the Council of Fashion Designers of America in 1962 with the belief that the creative minds behind American fashion should be recognized and promoted. With 50 of the country’s top designers — including Rudi Gernreich ,...

"One of the things that is kind of ironic, and one of my problems was that I had to ask myself, 'Where do I fit in?'" says Sui. "The most wonderful designers of the day were Bill Blass, Donna Karan and Anne Klein. I couldn't compete with them, I...

Gaultier, eventually transitioned into a top-notch runway coach, schooling top models Tyra Banks and Naomi Campbell, and Real Housewives of Atlanta star Cynthia Bailey. His career has taken him all over the globe casting and coaching models for fashion...

She showed her first collection in 1981, and said she felt "lucky" to get her start in New York because "the Americans were very generous." Her friend, the late Bill Blass, who was a favorite designer of Nancy Reagan, helped her, coaching her on how to...

Rathore, who hails from the royal family of Jodhpur, knew that his debut show would set the pace for the rest of his career, so he decided to showcase what he knew best — fine cuts with more than a touch of royalty. “I showed a line of bandhgalas for...

It’s true. When warmer weather starts to rear it’s sunshine-y head, you can’t help but tuck away your dreary Fall palette for happier hues. Next to Pantone’s ‘Tangerine Tango’, yellow may just be Spring’s second favorite color, with appearances on Bill...