fashion blog by ann elis

 fashion designer Alexander McQueen.

 where-to-buy for this hot young designer.

 Balenciaga  by designer Nicholas Ghesquiere

Find out more about this legendary designer.

Dress designer's

Photos and bio of American designer Carolina Herrera.

View collections, accessories and find a boutique at this chic site.

This revamped site covers everything from beauty to fragrances, as well as the collections.

Collections, events, beauty and more on this corporate site. Very stylish site.

As colorful and eclectic as the designer himself, this site is chock-full of collection photos, shop info, news and Lacroix's own insightful bio.

See the designs of the winner of "Project Runway" Season 4.

 Christian Louboutin

Australian designer of feminine styles is popular with celebs like Cameron Diaz and Nicole Kidman. Current season photos, history and more on this corporate site.

Shop online for Custo Barcelona.

Photos and bio of American designer Diane von Furstenberg.

Her fashion shows are studded with celebrities like George Clooney and Madonna, who vie for a peek at the super-sexy styles. More on Donatella Versace and her Italian fashion house.

She reinvented power dressing for women with her figure-loving designs. Read more about this influential designer.

Fifty years of style (it all started as a blouse company) are shown in a timeline. Also, news, features and a calendar of events.

This stylish corporate site covers all the divisions, from couture to sport to accessories. The "Dress Up" guide helps you get an idea of how it all works together.

Most of the text for this site is in Italian, but there are some collection photos included and a few headlines in English.

With more than 20 years under its belt, this independent UK label still turns out wearable, feminine pieces.

Ferre on 2000 collection: "...utility and poetry, solidity and lightness..." Try to decipher this by checking out news, biography and collections.

This elegant and functional new site has the entire world of Armani, from Classico to Exchange (where you can buy online.) For the other collections, there are quick flash-enabled previews, a way to mark your favorite looks and find a store to purchase.

History from the '50s to present day and boutiques.

Great photos of the '00 collections, history, jobs and more.

The designer's own site has thumbnails of the entire collection, merchandised by color for a simple, clean look at the new millennium styles.

This high energy site is about the designer's Pleats Please and although some of the site is still under construction, there are product images and info, news and store listings available. Definitely worth a look.

New York designer James Coviello has wide-ranging experience in the fashion biz, from designing for with Anna Sui to doing a line for Spiegel.

An early pioneer to haute e-commerce, Gaultier offers men's and women's wear, as well as accessories and leather goods. Also check out the corporate site filled with photos and information.

Multitalented menswear designer has virtual showroom featuring yummy fabrications for sophisticated men.

He's a young designer from Ohio who studied at both Harvard and F.I.T. Find out more about his background and get some good men's style tips.

The handbag queen arrived in New York with $2 in her pocket and turned her clean-styled world into an empire which now includes housewares and shoes.

Parisian designer's elegant website features a biography and pictures of the 2001 Spring collection, which was recently shown in New York for the first time.

Historical aspects of the site like the timeline of the 100 + year-old company are interesting.

Biography and photos of Marc Jacobs.

Browse through the latest collections (including Marc by Marc Jacobs), find a store, check out the latest ads and more.

Pony-skin clogs, skirts made out of ancient quilts and jackets with the seams on the outside, are just some of the items from Marni. View collections, contact info and more.

A groovy, but thoroughly modern site featuring the designs of the woman who epitomized the '60s youthquake fashion movement. The makeup section has a fun makeup morphing model to try on colors.

He's known for elegant, luxurious American sportswear that is trend-proof.

"Fashion victims of the world unite!" This and other Moschisms appear on the site. Vital parts, like the history section may still be under construction, but you can check out addresses or even post on the forum in this global site.

Browse the latest collection, read the bio or find a store that sells Nanette Lepore.

One of the best designers working in the business, Narciso Rodriguez has a clean, modern sensibility.

A fashion veteran, Kamali shines with clean lines and swimwear.

More about American designer Oscar de la Renta.

CFDA's 2000 designer of the year has spent fifty years in the business. His feminine designs are loved by ladies who lunch and celebrities alik. Learn how to develop the look yourself.

It's shagadelic! No online shopping, just a look at Smith's collections in a hip, fashion-appropriate site.

Official website of New York designer Peter Som.

Current collection photos and lots of them, where to buy and contact info in this official site.

Collection photos, designer bios and contact info. Garroudi is famous for his ability to turn out couture in 24 hours from his SoHo store.

Sometimes it's open, sometimes it's not. But, it is Prada.

Two young designers capture the New York look along with a stylish celebrity following, from New York Magazine.

Official website of label Proenza Schouler (pronounced pro-enza skooler)

This menswear designer's site is packed full of biography information, stores where you can purchase the goods and of course, big, beautiful photos including Fall/Winter '00 and past collections.

A nice chronology of the Belgium menswear designer's progression, with fun tidbits like the fact that one of his fave movies in "Texas Chainsaw Massacre," from FashioNavigator.

Read more about the quintessential American designer.

Making clothes since '90s, Rochas heads in a romantic direction thanks to designer Olivier Theyskens, from the New York Times.

Official website of New York-based design Mulleavy sisters. Pronounced row-dar-tay.

Famous mostly for being Jerry Seinfeld's ex, Shoshanna now boasts a roster of A-list stores carrying her form-fittingly feminine dresses, from the San Francisco Gate.

Collection photos, company history, and illegible store listings.

Read about her 30+ years in the business, find press reviews or locate a boutique. In French and English.

A comprehensive site covering collections, history, human resources, stores and events.

Sure, she designed the dress Madonna was wed in, but this talented British designer's star was rising long before that event.

With designer's own voice and upbeat music playing in the background, this site sets the tone for the rock 'n' roll Tommy lifestyle. Product photos, where-to-buy info, Jewel, Britney Spears and more in this mix of music and fashion.

Collection photos, where-to-buy info, contacts and biography.

As sexy as the current print ads (and just as slick), this site is packed with absolutely everything you need to know about the brand: collection photos, background info, where to shop directory and more.

Browse free photos from this innovative designer's Fall '01 collection.

Beautiful haute couture photos

 young designer's site