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Fashion
Amies, Sir Hardy
Official dressmaker to the Queen of England for 48 years, Sir Hardy Amies was known for his restrained, conservative, but beautifully tailored suits and dresses.
Armani, Giorgio
Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani made his name synonymous with sophisticated and elegant fashion, but even as he achieved spectacular success in business, he suffered the grievous loss of his partner from complications of AIDS.
Aucoin, Kevyn
A victim of homophobia in his youth, make-up artist Kevyn Aucoin not only worked with many of the most prominent stars in the fashion and entertainment industries, but he also became a gay rights activist.
Balenciaga, Cristóbal
The best known Spanish fashion designer, Cristóbal Balenciaga is regarded as the master of twentieth-century fashion.
Bowery, Leigh
Club host, fashion designer, face about town, and artists' muse, Leigh Bowery transformed his body into a centerpiece of his performance art.
Clark, Ossie
Ossie Clark helped define the fashion mood of 1960s London.
DeCaro, Frank
Funnyman Frank DeCaro has found success both in serious journalism as a fashion writer and editor and in comedy as a writer, performer, and radio talk show host.
De Rossi, Portia
Portia de Rossi moved almost effortlessly from a teen modeling career to acting roles in film and television; her widely publicized relationship with Ellen DeGeneres has made her one of the best known lesbians in American pop culture.
Dior, Christian
French designer Christian Dior revitalized haute couture after World War II, creating luxurious designs characterized by a feminine classic elegance.
Dolce & Gabbana
Dolce, Domenico (b. 1958) and Stefano Gabbana (b. 1962)
Italian design duo Dolce & Gabbana, partners both in business and in life, are known for their sexy, glamorous women's clothing and sharp men's tailoring, all of which embody a distinctively southern Italian feel.
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