Here, to showcase the most notable fashion talents of the year, the Faby Awards have compiled a shortlist of 2022’s hottest and game-changing designers. Vote for our 2022 Designer of the Year!
Dolce & Gabbana
It’s been an eventful year for Dolce & Gabbana!Joining forces with Kim Kardashian and her curators for his Spring/Summer 2023 Chao Kim The design duo were busy single-handedly dressing up Kourtney and Travis Barker’s entire Italian wedding ceremony in Portofino.
Beyoncé has also been a big fan of D&G over the past year, wearing a number of Renaissance looks and making various appearances thereafter.
Valentino
2022 could be called the year of Piccioli Pink, a particular hot pink shade officially added to Pantone’s color space thanks to Valentino popularizing the hue. Named after creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli. Pier Paolo Piccioli has taken his house of creative to explosive success this year, dressing everyone from Rihanna to Beyonce to Zendaya and more.
tom ford
Tom Ford made headlines this November when he became a millionaire fashion designer. Mr. Ford is now worth about US$3 billion after Estee Lauder reportedly bought the company for his $2.8 billion.
The design house and beauty company had an existing business relationship as partners dating back to 2005, but this new deal will allow Tom Ford to expand into makeup and fragrance.
Of course, fashion continues to be at the heart of the brand, so we can expect even more stars like Jennifer Lopez and Steve Harvey to wear his future collections!
Balmain’s Olivier Rousteing
Olivier Rousteing has led the creative vision of French haute couture maison Balmain for over ten years. He was just 24 years old when he was appointed creative director. At the time, he was the only black designer at the helm of a luxury brand of its kind. Inclusiveness is embedded in the soul of his designs mixed with extravagant decoration.
In his latest Spring 2023 collection, over 100 looks including ready-to-wear, menswear and couture emulate the natural elements of our planet.
Attico
Milan-based Gilda Ambrosio and Giorgia Tordini are the designer pair that launched ready-to-wear and accessories label Attico in 2016. Its name means penthouse in Italian and speaks to a youthful lifestyle that is glamorous and chic. They find inspiration in every vintage, from opulent furniture and interiors to extravagant jewelry and jewelry.
Beloved by Rihanna, Lori Harvey, Dua Lipa, and perhaps any other fashion girl you can think of, their designs include silk, satin, fringe additions, sequin embellishments, feathers, jumpsuits, and other “expensive” designs. Bring back the retro 80’s with everything that screams !
Sergio Hudson
Designer Sergio Hudson is no one to shy away from bold colors. In fact, this is one of his key elements in his collection. Another hallmark of his Sergio Hudson creations is his high quality tailoring. No wonder Issa Rae, Blake Lively, Megan Thee Stallion, and even Vice President Kamala Harris are just some of Hudson’s clients.
Hudson launched his eponymous label in 2014 after winning Rihanna’s televised fashion contest. Styling on the rockWhile the womenswear brand is known for its strong silhouettes (think fluid, elegant bossy vibes) and monochromatic looks, Hudson offers glamorous floor-length show-stopping gowns and versatile everyday wear. We also make belts.
Rick Owens
Rick Owens is a celebrity go-to among male and female stars, offering unique pieces in dark and neutral tones and a Gothic aesthetic that perfectly coordinates and enhances nearly any look! Evening! In the clothing arena, he continues to dress A-listers with both custom and ready-to-wear designs.
This year’s star favorite to watch was the prong dress, worn by Kim Kardashian in silver, Alisha Curry, Monica, Nazanin Mandy, and more.
Christian Siriano
After winning and gaining fame project runwayChristian Siriano launched his eponymous label in 2008. His red carpet-worthy gowns range from drooling Disney princesses to effortlessly draped pieces like smooth goddesses. Whether it’s a modernized tulle dress to wear or not, his designs consistently land on best-dressed lists around the world.One of his many muses.
This year, we’ve seen Halle Berry, Camila Cabello, Megan Fox, Karrueche and more wear Siriano’s designs.
tears of denim
Denim Tears is a culturally conscious designer brand that has found its way into Levi’s, Champion, Converse and more, telling stories of marginalized black people around the world. Since its inception in 2019, Creative Her Director Her Tremaine Emory has always taken an approach for us to have a tough but necessary dialogue through the brand, with fashion as the primary medium.
Cotton adorns many of the Denim Tears jeans and sweaters seen on some of the favorites like A$AP Rocky, Bella Hadid, Burna Boy and more, not to mention one of the most popular and instantly recognizable designs to come out of the label. Reese’s logo. in the last few months. The choice of cotton was a deliberate nod to the legacy of slavery in America.
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