What a difference a decade makes: take a look back at what the fashion world's biggest players used to look like...
Fashion designers now and then in pictures - 1
KARL LAGERFELD
German designer Karl Lagerfeld lost 100lbs in just ober a year back in 2001. "I suddenly wanted to dress differently, to wear clothes designed by Hedi Slimane," he said at the time. "But these fashions, modeled by very, very slim boys-and not men my age-required me to lose at least 40 kg. It took me exactly thirteen months." He has kept his slim frame ever since.
German designer Karl Lagerfeld lost 100lbs in just ober a year back in 2001. "I suddenly wanted to dress differently, to wear clothes designed by Hedi Slimane," he said at the time. "But these fashions, modeled by very, very slim boys-and not men my age-required me to lose at least 40 kg. It took me exactly thirteen months." He has kept his slim frame ever since.
MARC JACOBS
Marc Jacobs was the epitome of the grungy collections he produces in the 90s. Following several stints in rehab, Jacobs is fit and toned at 49.
Marc Jacobs was the epitome of the grungy collections he produces in the 90s. Following several stints in rehab, Jacobs is fit and toned at 49.
MATTHEW WILLIAMSON
British designer Matthew Williamson has barely changed over the last fifteen years or so, only adding some facial embellishments to his look.
British designer Matthew Williamson has barely changed over the last fifteen years or so, only adding some facial embellishments to his look.
STELLA MCCARTNEY
Announced as French fashion house Chloe's new recruit in 1997, McCartney was just 26 years old. Now aged 40, she has build on her internationally successful eponymous label for over a decade.
Announced as French fashion house Chloe's new recruit in 1997, McCartney was just 26 years old. Now aged 40, she has build on her internationally successful eponymous label for over a decade.
TOM FORD
Ford is one of those gentlemen who becomes even more handsome with age. From his fresh-faced years at Gucci in the Nineties, he has since matured with some artfully grown stubble as he enters his sixth decade.
Ford is one of those gentlemen who becomes even more handsome with age. From his fresh-faced years at Gucci in the Nineties, he has since matured with some artfully grown stubble as he enters his sixth decade.
TOMMY HILFIGER
American sportswear designer Tommy Hilfiger has carved out a billion-dollar fashion empire over four decades, all while keeping his teeth extra pearly-white.
American sportswear designer Tommy Hilfiger has carved out a billion-dollar fashion empire over four decades, all while keeping his teeth extra pearly-white.
DAME VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
Westwood grew from young eccentric, to erm, old eccentric. Her hairstyles from 1987 to present day might have changed numerous times over, but that smile is all hers.
Westwood grew from young eccentric, to erm, old eccentric. Her hairstyles from 1987 to present day might have changed numerous times over, but that smile is all hers.
GIORGIO ARMANI
Still taking a post-catwalk show bow aged 77, take a look at Mr Armani in the early Eighties.
Still taking a post-catwalk show bow aged 77, take a look at Mr Armani in the early Eighties.
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