Jewish Fashion & Beauty Designers

Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Estée Lauder, Levi Strauss, Chanel's owners and dozens more — the Jewish designers, houses and beauty founders who shaped how the world dresses. Each profile is sourced.

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Alber ElbazAlber ElbazFashion designer, longtime creative director of Lanvin; founder of AZ Factory · 2001Andrew RosenAndrew RosenFashion executive, co-founder of the contemporary brand Theory · 1997Barney PressmanBarney PressmanFounder of the luxury fashion department store Barneys New York · 1923Ben ShermanBen ShermanMenswear designer, founder of the Ben Sherman shirt and mod-fashion brand · 1963Bobbi BrownBobbi BrownMakeup artist and cosmetics entrepreneur, founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics · 1991Calvin KleinCalvin KleinFashion designer, founder of the Calvin Klein brand · 1968David YurmanDavid YurmanJewelry designer, co-founder of the David Yurman fine-jewelry house · 1980Diane von FürstenbergDiane von FürstenbergFashion designer, creator of the wrap dress and founder of the DVF brand · 1972Donald and Doris FisherDonald and Doris FisherFounders of Gap Inc., one of the world's largest apparel retailers · 1969Donald FisherDonald FisherCo-founded Gap Inc. clothing retailer (1969) · 1928Donna KaranDonna KaranFashion designer, founder of Donna Karan and DKNY · 1984Dov CharneyDov CharneyApparel entrepreneur, founder of American Apparel (and later Los Angeles Apparel) · 1998Elie TahariElie TahariFashion designer and businessman, founder of the Elie Tahari label · 1974Estee LauderEstee LauderCosmetics entrepreneur (born Josephine Esther Mentzer), co-founder of Estee Lauder Companies · 1946Galia LahavGalia LahavFounder of the Galia Lahav couture and bridal house (1984); first Israeli brand admitted to the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture. · 1984Harry WinstonHarry WinstonJeweler, founder of Harry Winston Inc., 'King of Diamonds' · 1932Hattie CarnegieHattie CarnegieFashion designer and businesswoman, founder of the Hattie Carnegie label · 1918Helena RubinsteinHelena RubinsteinPolish-Jewish cosmetics pioneer, founder of the Helena Rubinstein cosmetics empire · 1902Isaac MizrahiIsaac MizrahiFashion designer and television personality, founder of his eponymous label · 1987Jennifer MeyerJennifer MeyerAmerican fine-jewelry designer; created her eponymous line in 2003 and was named Jeweler of the Year (2007). · 2003Jill StuartJill StuartFashion and accessories designer, founder of the Jill Stuart brand · 1993Joyce AzriaJoyce AzriaAmerican fashion designer and creative director.Judith LeiberJudith LeiberHandbag designer, creator of the crystal minaudiere; Hungarian-Jewish Holocaust survivor · 1963Judith MilgromJudith MilgromFashion designer, founder of Maje (SMCP group) · 1998Kenneth ColeKenneth ColeFootwear and fashion designer, founder of Kenneth Cole Productions · 1982Kenneth Jay LaneKenneth Jay LaneCostume-jewelry designer who made faux jewels chic for Jackie Kennedy, Diana Vreeland, Elizabeth Taylor and Princess Diana. · 1963Lawrence StrollLawrence StrollFashion investor who built Tommy Hilfiger and Michael Kors into global brands · 1989Leslie WexnerLeslie WexnerRetail mogul, founder of The Limited and builder of the L Brands apparel and lingerie empire (Victoria's Secret) · 1963Levi StraussLevi StraussBlue Jeans and Levi Strauss & Co · 1873Loree RodkinLoree RodkinLos Angeles fine-jewelry designer of gothic/rock-and-roll pieces; designed jewelry Michelle Obama wore to the 2009 inaugural ball (now in the Smithsonian). · 1990sMarc EckoMarc EckoFashion designer and entrepreneur, founder of Ecko Unltd. streetwear · 1993Marc et Laurent GrosmanMarc et Laurent GrosmanBrothers who developed Célio into a leading French menswear retail chain, building on the shop founded by their father Maurice Grosman. · 1985Marc JacobsMarc JacobsFashion designer, founder of the Marc Jacobs label; former creative director of Louis Vuitton · 1986Marcel FrydmanMarcel FrydmanFrench entrepreneur, founder of the Marionnaud perfumery chain.Maurice RentnerMaurice RentnerSeventh Avenue designer and manufacturer (Maurice Rentner, Inc.); the firm later became the house where Bill Blass rose to fame. · 1923Max AzriaMax AzriaTunisian-French fashion designer who founded BCBG Max Azria. · 1949Max FactorMax FactorCosmetics pioneer who founded Max Factor & Company and coined the term 'make-up'; Polish-Jewish immigrant who transformed Hollywood beauty. · 1920Michael KorsMichael KorsWorld-renowned fashion designer whose luxury brand became a global label. · 1959Michel Adam LisowskiMichel Adam LisowskiFrench entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Fashion TV.Neil BlumenthalNeil BlumenthalEyewear entrepreneur, co-founder and co-CEO of Warby Parker · 2010Nettie RosensteinNettie RosensteinAmerican fashion designer renowned for her little black dresses and costume jewelry; won the Coty Award in 1947. · 1921Norman NorellNorman NorellPioneering American couturier (Traina-Norell and Norell houses); a founder of the CFDA and 'Dean of American Fashion.' · 1941Pariente brothers (Naf-Naf)Pariente brothers (Naf-Naf)Founders of the Naf Naf fashion brandPauline TrigèrePauline TrigèreCouturière, founder of the Pauline Trigère house of American fashion · 1942Rachel AntonoffRachel AntonoffWomenswear designer who launched her eponymous label in 2008; sister of musician Jack Antonoff. · 2008Rachel ZoeRachel ZoeFashion stylist and designer, founder of the Rachel Zoe collection · 2011Ralph LaurenRalph LaurenFashion Designer and Business Magnate · 1967Rebecca MinkoffRebecca MinkoffHandbag and fashion designer, co-founder of the Rebecca Minkoff brand · 2005Ronald LauderRonald LauderChairman of the Clinique cosmetics laboratories and heir to the Estée Lauder beauty empire; philanthropist · 1964Ronen ChenRonen ChenIsrael's most internationally distributed fashion designer; founded his eponymous womenswear brand in 1993. · 1993Rudi GernreichRudi GernreichAvant-garde fashion designer, creator of the monokini and unisex fashion · 1964Ruth DayanRuth DayanFounder of Maskit (1954), Israel's first fashion house, which employed new immigrants and brought Israeli ethnic craft to global couture. · 1954Sally MilgrimSally MilgrimAmerican designer and businesswoman; created the gown Eleanor Roosevelt wore to FDR's 1933 inaugural ball (now in the Smithsonian). · 1920Sharon TalSharon TalIsraeli designer who revived Israel's first fashion house, Maskit, as its head designer after working under Alber Elbaz at Lanvin and at Alexander McQueen. · 2014Shoshanna Lonstein GrussShoshanna Lonstein GrussFashion designer, founder of the Shoshanna label · 1999Sidney ToledanoSidney ToledanoCEO of Christian Dior Couture (1998–2018) and later chairman/CEO of the LVMH Fashion Group. · 1998Sonia RykielSonia RykielFrench fashion designer, 'Queen of Knitwear', founder of the Sonia Rykiel house · 1968Stella McCartneyStella McCartneyFashion designer, founder of her own eco-conscious luxury house · 2001Stuart WeitzmanStuart WeitzmanFootwear designer, founder of the Stuart Weitzman luxury shoe brand · 1986Vidal SassoonVidal SassoonHairstylist who revolutionized modern haircutting (the geometric bob) and built a global hair-care brand; raised in a Jewish orphanage, fought with the Haganah · 1963William LauderWilliam LauderExecutive chairman (2009-2024) of The Estée Lauder cosmetics company · 1986Yigal AzrouëlYigal AzrouëlFashion designer, founder of the Yigal Azrouël label · 1998Zac PosenZac PosenFashion designer, founder of the House of Z / Zac Posen label · 2001AWAlain WertheimerCo-owner and chairman of Chanel; heir to the Jewish Wertheimer family that has controlled the fashion house since 1924. · 1948AKAnne KleinFashion designer (born Hannah Golofski), founder of Anne Klein & Co., pioneer of American sportswear · 1968AAAriel and Shimon Ovadia (Ovadia & Sons)Twin brothers who founded the menswear label Ovadia & Sons (2011), named GQ Best New Menswear Designers in America. · 2011BHBatsheva HayFounder of the Batsheva fashion label (2016), known for modest prairie-style dresses · 2016BZBen ZuckermanAmerican fashion designer known for high-quality tailored coats and suits; dressed Jacqueline Kennedy. · 1950CACharles AbehseraFrench entrepreneur, founder of the Morgan clothing brand.CRCharles RevsonCo-founded Revlon (1932) and pioneered opaque, fashion-coordinated nail polish and lipstick shades. · 1932DHDaniel HechterFrench fashion designer, pioneer of pret-a-porter ready-to-wear · 1962DFDorin FrankfurtPioneer of Israeli ready-to-wear; opened her first Tel Aviv store in 1975 and built one of Israel's best-known labels. · 1975ECEvelyne ChetriteFashion designer, co-founder of Sandro (SMCP group) · 1984GAGaby AghionFashion designer, founder of Chloé and pioneer of luxury prêt-à-porter · 1952GGGerard GuezCo-founder and chairman of Tarrant Apparel Group (1985), a NASDAQ-listed apparel manufacturing and global-sourcing company. · 1985GWGerard WertheimerCo-owner of the fashion house Chanel with his brother Alain; heir to the Jewish Wertheimer family. · 1951GOGideon ObersonIsraeli luxury-swimwear designer; founded his swimwear house and served as chief designer of Gottex (2002-2009). · 1976HSHester SunshineFashion designer and 'Project Runway' Season 17 runner-up known for size-inclusive nonbinary clothing.HGHubert GuezLed Azteca Production International, a major Mexico-based denim manufacturer supplying leading U.S. brands and retailers.IDInbal DrorIsraeli couture and bridal designer; created gowns for Ivanka Trump, Beyoncé and Naomi Watts. · 2005JRJanet RegerBritish luxury lingerie designer; born Janet Chabinsky into a Jewish family in London's East End · 1966JTJean-Lou TepperFrench entrepreneur, co-founder of the Kookaï fashion brand.JCJo CopelandLeading American designer at Pattullo-Jo Copeland; developed a distinctly American style over a 50-year career. · 1930JSJonathan SimkhaiFounder of the Simkhai womenswear label (2010); winner of the 2015 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund. · 2010KHKobi HalperinIsraeli-American designer; launched his eponymous ready-to-wear label in 2015 after 13 years as creative director at Elie Tahari. · 2015LSLorraine SchwartzCelebrity fine-jeweler ('the Queen of Oscars Bling'); dresses Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez and the Kardashians in red-carpet jewels. · 1989M&Marc & Laurent Grosman (Celio)French entrepreneurs, founders of the Celio menswear brand.MBMarciano brothers (Guess)Founded Guess jeans/fashion brand (Georges, Maurice, Paul, Armand) · 1947MDMickey DrexlerApparel retail executive, CEO of the Gap clothing chain and later chairman/CEO of J.Crew · 1983MNMisha NonooWomenswear designer; first to debut a runway collection on Instagram (2015); reportedly introduced Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. · 2011MPMollie ParnisFashion designer, founder of the Mollie Parnis dress house · 1933NLNeil LaneCelebrity jewelry designer known for vintage-style engagement rings; official jeweler of ABC's 'The Bachelor.' · 1980sNFNicole FarhiFashion designer, founder of the Nicole Farhi label · 1983NLNili LotanFashion designer, founder of the Nili Lotan womenswear label · 2003PGPaul GuezDenim pioneer who launched the U.S. designer-jeans craze with Sasson Jeans (1976) and later founded Blue Holdings (Antik Denim, Yanuk, Taverniti So). · 1976PKPoppy KingAustralian cosmetics entrepreneur; founded Poppy Industries at 18 and later the Lipstick Queen brand. · 1992SESam EdelmanFootwear designer, co-founder of Sam & Libby and the Sam Edelman brand · 2004SKSidney KimmelApparel mogul, founder of Jones Apparel Group (Jones New York) · 1970SMStanley MarcusLongtime president of the luxury fashion department store Neiman Marcus · 1950SMSteve MaddenFootwear designer and founder of Steve Madden, Ltd. · 1990SSSy SymsOff-price apparel retailer, founder of the Syms clothing chain · 1959SMSydell MillerCo-founder of Matrix Essentials, the professional hair-care and cosmetics company sold to Bristol-Myers Squibb. · 1980VNVera NeumannTextile and scarf designer, founder of the 'Vera' brand of signed scarves · 1946WFWertheimer family (Chanel)Owners of Chanel