Today which marks the International women’s day world wide Glamsquad will be listing some of the best creative directors who have succeeded in their endeavors in the fashion world and are still pushing.
To honor women, we’ve gathered five of our favorite ladies who are making waves in the fashion industry, creating some of the most sought-after pieces and collaborations. Check out our list of five influential female creative directors below, and use the day to honor all the women in your life.
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Maria Grazia Chiuri
Maria Grazia Chiuri announced in 2016 that she would be leaving her position as co-creative director of Valentino to join Christian Dior. She’d been in the position since 2008, when she and Pierpaolo Piccoli breathed new life into the label and helped it become one of the most talked-about luxury brands in the industry.
Chiuri became the house’s first female artistic director after joining Dior. Maria Grazia Chiuri, who took over for Raf Simons after he stepped down, debuted her debut collection at Paris Fashion Week in September 2016. In her role at Dior, she’s been creating a new and empowering DNA for women all over the world with her now-iconic “We Should All Be Feminists” T-Shirt, as well as reintroducing vintage pieces like the Saddle Bag. Chiuri has clearly paved the way for more women to lead large fashion houses, and her most recent FW19 collection at PFW proved that she’s here to stay, presenting a collection celebrating sisterhood.
Sarah Burton
Following the tragic death of Alexander McQueen in 2010, Sarah Burton was appointed as the luxury label’s creative director.
Burton has always been quiet when it comes to interviews, telling Vogue she doesn’t usually like to partake and be in the limelight. Although, the designer did open up about her relationship with Lee Alexander McQueen, saying that.”He was so inspiring. He was very kind to me. He was like a big brother. I was very shy, came from a very different background, but because Lee believed in me, it made me believe in myself. I was a pillar; my job was to make things happen.”
Not only has she received praise for her collections, but she also designed Kate Middleton’s wedding gown when she married Prince William in 2011, the same year she was named Designer of the Year at the British Fashion Awards. Needless to say, Burton has managed to carry on Alexander McQueen’s legacy while also showcasing her distinct aesthetic and eye for shape, detail, and construction.
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Chitose Abe
Chitose Abe, a Japanese designer, founded her own label in 1999 after working as a pattern cutter at COMME des GARCONS and for Junya Watanabe. Sacai began as a knitwear brand and has since grown to become one of the most recognizable brands in the industry, exhibiting collections at Paris Fashion Week and collaborating with industry titans such as Beats by Dre, Nike, and others.
Yuni Ahn
In 2018, it was announced that Phoebe Philo would be leaving Céline, with Hedi Slimane taking her place. Yuni Ahn’s distinct aesthetic helped Céline become one of the most sought-after womenswear labels, thanks to its luxury yet modern feel. Ahn, who previously worked as the label’s design director alongside Philo, left the label in 2018 to join Gildas Loc at Maison Kitsuné, where she debuted her first collection in January 2019.
Clare Waight Keller
The designer gained a lot of attention in 2018 when she designed Meghan Markle’s dress for the highly publicized royal wedding in which she married Prince Harry. Keller has grown Givenchy into one of the most coveted brands on the market since joining the label, even presenting her first standalone menswear collection for the label in January 2019. She was also named British Designer of the Year – Womenswear at the prestigious Fashion Awards.
Clare Waight Keller has experience like no other, and she will only continue to grow Givenchy in the coming seasons with her unique and refined approach.