Fashion designers & front row faces: When they were young
It's often hard to imagine today's fashion elite as anything but the seasoned, sketchbook-wielding icons they are today. But newsflash: there was a time when the world's most iconic designers, revered magazine editors and experienced photographers were just starting out like everyone else.
Before the decades worth of catwalks, photoshoots and monumental changes in the industry, these then-budding fashionistas were there when it all started.
We take a look back at the industry's most iconic fashion designers, editors & photographers when they were young...
And if that's not enough, have a look at these celebs when they were young.
Picture Editor: Sandra Waibl
Getty ImagesThen: These days, he's rarely seen without his signature white hair, black sunglasses and leather gloves, but back in the day this iconic designer looked far less eccentric. Hint: he's head designer and creative director of THREE huge fashion houses...
PA PhotosNow: We're talking about Karl Lagerfeld, of course, who helms Chanel, Fendi and his namesake brand. Lagerfeld has become synonymous with high fashion and has one of the most important opinions in the industry.
Getty ImagesThen: She's one of the most iconic faces in the industry, but you'd be forgiven for not recognising her twenty odd years back. She's stayed true to her blonde locks and fake tan, though...
Getty ImagesNow: Yup, we're talking about the legend that is Donatella Versace. Donatella became the head designer at Versace after her brother, Gianni Versace (pictured previously), died in 1997.
Rex FeaturesThen: Responsible for bringing punk culture into the mainstream, this designer's personal style is as eccentric as her clothing lines. Recognise her when she was young?
Getty ImagesNow: It's the legendary Vivienne Westwood, whose style has just got crazier with age (in the best way possible).
Getty ImagesThen: We had no idea just quite how long this famous fashion editor has rocked her signature bob, but clearly it's been for ages! Can you guess who it is?
PA PhotosNow: Just add a pair of dark sunglasses and American Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour hasn't changed all that much. The revered fashion editor has been the subject of many documentaries over the years, like The September Issue, and was thought to be the inspiration for Miranda Priestley in best-selling book The Devil Wears Prada. In 2017, the Queen made her Dame Anna Wintour. What an achievement!
Rex FeaturesThen: This designer took his first name only - rather than surname, Garavani - to front the brand he founded in 1960. He's been responsible for more incredible red carpet fashion moments than we can remember, having dressed the world's most famous ladies...
Getty ImagesNow: It's Valentino: creator of beautiful dresses and lover of sun beds.
PA PhotosThen: This fashion duo was first conceived when the designer pal's accountant suggested they merge their names for joint invoices. Since then, they've gone on to helm one of Italy's most iconic brands.
PA PhotosNow: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana are the duo responsible for iconic Italian fashion house, Dolce and Gabbana. The brand is famed for taking inspiration from Italy's rich history.
Getty ImagesThen: These days, this fashion designer is known for her incredible personal style and dressing some of the most important ladies in the world from Jackie O to Michelle Obama...
Getty ImagesNow: We're talking about Carolina Herrera. The Venezuelan-American founded her namesake brand in 1980 after friend, and then editor-in-chief of American Vogue Diana Vreeland, suggested she should. The brand is known for its classic and elegant style.
Getty ImagesThen: She's now president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, owns a world-reknowned women's clothing line and is a former princess...
Rex FeaturesNow: It's Belgian-American designer Diane von Furstenberg. Own one of her fun, feminine dresses and you've got a keeper for life...
Getty ImagesThen: Everyone should be able to recognise this man. Note the camera glued to his hands...
Getty ImagesNow: Mario Testino barely looks any different and the iconic photographer - who has photographed every supermodel worth her salt - still has that camera glued to his hands.
Then: This designer started out as a tie salesman before convincing the company president to let him start his own line. Hint: he made a cameo in Friends.
Getty ImagesNow: It's Ralph Lauren, of course! (NOT Kenny the copy guy.)
Getty ImagesThen: This editor is nearly unrecognisable without her legendary frizzy red hair.
Rex FeaturesNow: There she is! Grace Coddington is now the former creative director at large of American Vogue, after announcing her departure in January 2016.
Getty ImagesThen: She's a front row patron, former editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris and sucker for a smoky eye. Recognise her?
Rex FeaturesNow: We're talking about Carine Roitfeld, of course. Since her Vogue Paris days, the editor has founded the CR Fashion Book.
