Fashion drives influence and influence drive power. Here are some of the most powerful and influencial women in the fashion industry in the world.
- Anna Wintour, Editor-in-Chief of American Vogue:
Her signature Chanel sunglasses and a precise bob compliments her powerful image in the fashion industry. Wintour is the most admired and feared fashion icon. She is also the chief content officer of Condé Nast. She is a key figure in shaping the industry and the way people perceive style. Helping launch the careers of many fashion professionals, she has helped to elevate American designers.
- Donatella Versace:
The Italian fashion designer is the sister of Gianni Versace, founder of the luxury fashion company Versace. She worked as Vice-President for Versace since the brand was established in 1978. she collaborated with Gianni across all projects including styling, creating the brand image and designing the brand’s accessories. After Gianni Versace’s death in 1997, Donatella she inherited a portion of the Versace brand and became its creative director. Donatella has designed advertising campaigns for Versace that included celebrities like Madonna, Courtney Love, Christina Aguilera and others. She has worked closely on the development of the brand and in particular its combining of Italian luxury with pop culture and celebrity.
- Carine Roitfeld, Fashion editor, former model and writer:
Carine Roitfeld is a French fashion editor, former fashion model, and writer. She is the former editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris. Under her leadership, the magazine was known for its artistic yet sensual aesthetic injected with attitude. After leaving French Vogue in 2011, she founded her own biannual publication, CR Fashion Book.
- Cathy Horyn, Fashion Critic and Journalist:
She worked as a fashion critic at the New York Times from 1999 to 2014. Presently, she is is the Cut’s fashion critic-at-large. She is often referred to as most fearsome fashion critic. She is widely recognised for her intelligent and informed reviews and critiques of the fashion industry. Horyn has also published a series of books on fashion.
- Suzy Menkes, Fashion Critic and Journalist:
Served as editor, Vogue International, for 25 international editions of Vogue online, Menkes is a British journalist and fashion critic. She has built a reputation for having a strong and independent point of view. Author of several books on fashion and jewellery design, she launched her podcast, Creative Conversations with Suzy Menkes in 2020. She presents in-depth interviews with the fashion industry’s most influential designers and executives.
