25 People We All Knew By Name But Have Rarely Seen In Photos

Mr. Giorgio Armani probably needs no introduction. The genius was born in Italy and is now known for his clean and tailored lines in the clothes. Back in 2001 he was proclaimed to be the most successful Italian designer ever. If that's not enough, Mr. Armani is credited for pioneering red-carpet fashion. It is also important to know that Giorgio was the first designer to ban models with a body mass index (BMI) less than 18, after model Ana Carolina Reston starved herself to death.

The fairy godmother of every white wedding, Vera Wang was born in 1949 and raised in New York City. An avid figure skater, Vera tried to make it to the US Olympic team and failed, therefore this has prompted her to turn to another passion of hers - fashion. Upon graduation from Sarah Lawrence College, Vera was hired to be an editor at Vogue making her the youngest editor at that magazine. She worked there for 17 years, then spend 2 years at Ralph Lauren, when finally, at the age of 40 Vera became an independent bridal wear designer. Vera got her start in bridal fashion before her own wedding in 1989. She was unsatisfied with the choices of wedding dresses available, so she designed her own. Now, her feminine and fairy-tale-like dresses amassed many fans, including Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, Victoria Beckham and even the one and only Michelle Obama.

Those who haven't heard of Vivienne Westwood - a queen of modern punk in fashion - have probably been living under the rock. The woman was inspired by the shock-value of punk and is known for always speaking her mind. Vivienne creates a varied range of merchandise and some of it is linked to her many political causes such as the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, climate change and civil rights groups. Vivienne studied fashion and silversmithing at the Harrow School of Art in London, but left after one term claiming that a working-class girl could never make a living in the art world. Thankfully, she made it and introduced the world to her colorful, refreshing and brave designs.

Gianni's mother was a seamstress, so the boy spent majority of his childhood learning how to sew. He opened his first Versace boutique in 1978 and quickly became an international sensation. Versace clothes took inspiration from the contemporary and pop cultures. Gianni was also one of the first designers to link fashion to the music world and was friends with such legends like Elton John, Cher, Sting, Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G. After his death, his sister Donatella took over the business.

The youngest granddaughter of Mario Prada, Miuccia Bianchi Prada took over the family business in 1978. One of the best dressed women in the world (as per Forbes), Miuccia is the head designer of the luxury brand Prada and the founder of its subsidiary Miu Miu. Although most of her designed goods look more like pieces of art than actual clothes, Miuccia abstains from merging fashion with art by proclaiming that "Art is for expressing ideas and for expressing a vision. My job is to sell."

Born in the Big Apple, Marc Jacobs attended the High School of Art and Design and studied at the Parsons School of Design. At the moment, he is the head designer for his own fashion label Marc Jacobs which is known for its feminine and sometimes quirky style. Back in 2016, the Council of Fashion Designers of America have announced Marc to be Womenswear Designer of the Year.

Stella McCartney is a British designer, known for many as the daughter of the famous former Beatle Paul McCartney. However, Stella has proved herself to be so much more than that. She designed her first jacket at the age of thirteen. Now, Stella is known for her feminine, soft clothes for which the designer never uses leather or fur, as she is a passionate animals-rights and ecology activist.

Since a young age, Christian loved making shoes and has done so for fashion houses such as Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, and Maud Frizon. When he turned 27, he decided that he wanted to create his own brand and opened a store. His business gained recognition from Hollywood celebrities and socialites, who fell in love with his footwear, making him one of the most notable footwear designers in fashion history.