Top 10 youngest fashion designers in the world. 2017 ranking.
10. SALLY LAPOINTE
Massachusetts native Sally LaPointe turned an early fascination with the fine arts into a career in the fashion industry that earned her a spot on Forbes’ 2013 ‘30 Under 30 in Art + Design.’ She and Sarah Adelson, a fellow RISD graduate, moved to New York and founded the brand together. LaPointe says the collections are made for ‘a sophisticate with dark inclinations’—perfect for fiercely feminine celebrities like Emily Blunt, Katy Perry, Rita Ora, Lady Gaga and Kim Kardashian, who happen to be some of the celebrity clients that don the alluring, commanding and oft-surreal designs. She holds 10th position in this list of top 10 Young Fashion Designers in the World.
9. NELLIE PARTOW
One of the best Young fashion designers of America, Nellie Partow recently stopped boxing competitively, but her minimalist yet luxurious pieces are real knockouts. Using the hues and textures of the fabrics she works with as the inspiration for her creative process, Partow constructs designs that are clean yet sumptuous, exhibiting a relaxed elegance that makes them perfect.
8. PHILIP LIM
Phillip Lim is one of the young fashion designers whose line, 3.1 Phillip Lim, has become an instant success. Lim is known for adding a contemporary twist to everyday classics. His chic and individual styles are created for both men and women. Lim found his way into the fashion industry after quitting a job at Barneys in Beverly Hills and landing an internship with Katayone Adeli. Lim eventually launched his own collection with business partner, Wen Zhou, at the age of 31. In 2005, 3.1 Phillip Lim was debuted at New York Fashion Week and received critical acclaim.
7. CHRISTIAN SIRIANO
Christian’s talent was first showcased on the small screen as a contestant and winner of the fourth season of Project Runway. Winning the televised competition enabled Siriano to start his own label. His clothing line, Christian V. Siriano, debuted at New York Fashion Week in 2009 and his fall 2009 collection was picked up by Saks 5th Avenue, Neiman Marcus and other specialty stores. Since then, Siriano has collaborated with several labels, including Payless, Victoria’s Secret, Puma and LG Group to create a fashion phone.
6. JONATHAN SIMKHAI
Up-and-coming New York-based designer Jonathan Simkhai is the mastermind behind many on-trend outfits of hers and other celebrities like Taylor Swift and Kate Bosworth. Launching his career in the fashion industry with a position as an assistant buyer at a clothing store at age 14 and study at the Parsons School Of Design years later, the New Yorker creates pieces for the confident cosmopolitan woman. His looks are at once edgy and vibrant with tinges of androgyny that make for the perfect blend of allure and sophistication. He is one of the best young fashion designers in the World.
5. KIRA PLASTININA
Kira Plastinina one of the Russian young fashion designers, whose high-end line called Kira Plastinina Lublu has had international success. Her clothing line is known for its edgy styles and girly flare that features lots of pinks, prints and metallics. Plastinina’s love for fashion began in childhood, when she started drawing beautiful gowns and designing clothes for her dolls. Kira’s father, Sergei Plastinin, made her designer dreams come true when he funded her very own fashion line at 14 years old, making her the world’s youngest fashion designer at that time. Her first store was opened in Moscow, and now she has more than 120 stores worldwide.
4. KATIE ERMILIO
It’s no surprise that Katie Ermilio began designing when she was 12 and learned fundamental construction techniques while working in her father’s custom clothing store. Now 28, Ermilio uses this experience to create durable pieces that she hopes her clients will purchase ‘with the intent of wearing it for life.’ Smart, savvy dressers who wish to make a poised statement will love the soft, silky, draped fabric and curved hems of Ermilio’s pieces. Buyers can expect the simplistic yet dignified styles to stand the test of time just as well as the handiwork.
3. MARY KATE AND ASHLEY OLSEN
The twins began their fashion careers when they launched their namesake clothing line for girls ages 4-14 that is sold exclusively at Wal-Mart stores across America. In 2007, the Olsens launched their contemporary collection, called Elizabeth and James, which features vintage-inspired garments and accessories you’d see in their expanding wardrobe. Then, they created The Row, a critically-acclaimed high-end clothing line that launched in 2010. Their newest venture is the stylish and budget-friendly clothing line called Olsenboye that’s available at JCPenney.
2. ZAC POSEN
Zac Posen has had a wildly successful career as one of the young fashion designers. The 30-year-old designer has dressed everyone from Natalie Portman, Kate Winslet and Gwyneth Paltrow to Jennifer Lopez. His beautiful, feminine garments and streamlined aesthetics have earned him numerous awards and praise in the fashion industry. After college, Posen showcased his collection in GenArt’s Fresh Faces in Fashion New York show, which helped launch his career and namesake label at 21 years old.
1. CECILIA CASSINI
Cecilia Cassini is living out her dream of becoming a youngest fashion designer at the tender age of 10. This little fashionista holds the title of the youngest fashion designer in the country. Cassini specializes in designing clothes for young girls that are colorful, chic and have a touch of couture. Her one-of-a-kind dresses, skirts and tops are sold at Fred Segal and on her personal web site. Cassini’s namesake label has garnered national attention from fashion designers, celebrities and the media for her impressive designs and inspiring story of success. Since she was four, Cassini has been cutting and putting together clothes, and learned how to sew by practicing on her very own sewing machine.
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