Designer: Giorgio Armani
No designer is more synonymous with Hollywood than Giorgio Armani. The silver-haired Italian rose to fame in 1980, when Richard Gere wore his suits in American Gigolo. He practically invented red-carpet dressing during the proceeding decades. Cate Blanchett, Jodie Foster, Julia Roberts, Michelle Pfeiffer, Beyonce, Glenn Close, George Clooney and Clive Owen have all worn his creations. From clothing to eyeglasses, everything Armani creates has a casual-but-chic attitude. The Armani lifestyle is all about looking relaxed while projecting timeless glamour. The Armani Prive collection is his couture label which features elegant, powerful and classic designs.

Designer: John Galliano
Christian Dior's first collection, in 1947, was a shot heard round the world. Dubbed “The New Look,” it harkened back to the excesses of the Belle Epoque and brushed away bad, wartime memories. The collection featured wasp-waisted, full-skirted silhouettes nipped in by boned corsets and fleshed out with hip padding. This international sensation would be the first of many by the young French designer who unfortunately died after a decade of headline-making collections. The label continued, with many talented designers taking the helm, but it wasn’t until 1997 when British designer John Galliano took over that the brand skyrocketed once again. His over-the-top designs and theatrical runway shows are not to be missed. One of the most avant-garde couturiers, Galliano has stayed true to the spirit of Dior and wowed on the red carpet. Cate Blanchett, Charlize Theron, and Nicole Kidman have selected his breathtaking, one-of-a-kind creations on some of the biggest nights of their lives.

Designers: Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig
Founded in 2004 by fellow Brits Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig, this label is named after 19th century eccentric Marchesa Luisa Casati. The line’s elegant eveningwear, paparazzi-friendly cocktail attire and red-carpet stunners are inspired by vintage and Asian influences. The designers’ beautifully crafted designs fuse high fashion with intricate craftsmanship and whimsical flourishes. This design duo is a favorite of both critics and celebs-fans include Jennifer Lopez, Anne Hathaway, Sienna Miller, Jessica Alba, Eva Longoria and Naomi Watts. Spurred by their success, the duo has launched a more casual and less expensive line, Marchesa Notte.

Designer: Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren began his design career in 1967 with an innovative wide-tie neckwear line which became the Polo label. A complete menswear collection soon followed. Lauren launched his women’s wear line in 1972 and has never looked back. His lifestyle brand extends from apparel into accessories, fragrance, furniture and so much more. His aspirational sensibility is reflected in every aspect of the product line, including his signature “mansion” flagship store on New York’s Madison Avenue. Actress Gwyneth Paltrow wore his pink taffeta gown when she won her Best Actress Academy Award in 1998.

Designer: Reem Acra
Internationally-known Lebanese fashion designer Reem Acra studied in both Paris and New York City. Founded in 1997, this collection is comprised of beautiful bridal gowns and exquisite eveningwear. The designer’s collections poetically combine American classicism with the the modern fashion needs of today’s stylish woman. Those of individual style--like Eva Longoria, Christina Applegate, Emily Rossum and Halle Berry--all appreciate (and wear) her creations, especially on the red carpet.

Designer: Vera Wang
A native New Yorker, Vera Wang has spent her lifetime at the forefront of fashion. As a child, she traveled to Parisian couture shows with her mother and she became the youngest ever Vogue fashion editor at the age of 23. In 1990, she founded her own company. Known for her nonchalant approach to style and luxury, she has built a reputation as a world-renowned bridal designer. Wang’s world now includes ready-to-wear, a high-end Lavender label line, intimate apparel, footwear, handbags, eyewear, fragrance, china, crystal and much more! With their rich embellishments, artful layers, and sumptuous jewel-tone fabrics, Wang's designs exude an air of easy glamour. Jennifer Lopez, Sharon Stone, Uma Thurman and Victoria Beckham all turned to Wang on their wedding days, and Keira Knightley and Michelle Williams have favored her on the red carpet.

Designer: Stefano Pilati
The masterful Yves Saint Laurent, who has been called one of the most influential designers of the twentieth century, brought this house to life in 1961. His colossal talent, mysterious demeanor and troubled private life helped make him a fashion icon. He died in June 2008. From his signature safari jacket and peacoat to the famous Le Smoking look (menswear-inspired tuxedo jackets for women), Saint Laurent's successes were many. Today, the company is part of the Gucci Group and chief designer Stefano Pilati is reclaiming the house's rightful place on the cutting-edge. Headliners like Scarlett Johansson, Kate Beckinsale, Rihanna and Kate Winslet have all worn YSL.