Ever wondered why so many designers share similar signature styles? Well, you shouldn’t, because it’s written in the stars. Since astrology is the trend du jour, it seems only fitting to explore the different aesthetics of our favourite labels by looking into the signs of the designers behind them. In other words, we present to you a guide to the fashion zodiac.
From dark and mysterious Scorpios to elegant and refined Libras, we can learn a lot about fashion’s elite by studying the zodiac signs they belong to. For example, it’s no surprise that the fashion world’s romantics, Oscar de la Renta, Elie Saab and Vera Wang, all belong to the zodiac’s most sentimental sign, Cancer. On the other hand, the designers known for their practical and wearable designs, like Carolina Herrera, Kate Spade and Diane von Furstenburg, are all Capricorns, the most grounded and level-headed of all twelve signs.
Take a look at which designers you share a sign with!
Clockwise from top left:
Burberry Fall 2014,
Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2014,
Marc Jacobs Fall 2014,
Vivienne Westwood Fall 2014. Shot by Peter Stigter.
Clockwise from top left:
Christian Lacroix Spring Couture 2008, Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 2014, Versace Fall 2014,
Valentino Fall 2014. Shot by Peter Stigter.
Photography (top left) by Vanni Bassetti.
Clockwise from top left:
Charlotte Olympia “Kiss Me Betsy” Ankle Bootie, Tory Burch Fall 2014,
House of Holland Fall 2014,
Lanvin Fall 2014. Shot by Peter Stigter.
Clockwise from top left:
Elie Saab Couture Spring 2014,
Oscar de la Renta Fall 2014,
Giorgio Armani Fall 2014. Shot by Peter Stigter.
Clockwise from top left:
Anna Sui Fall2014,
Jeremy Scott Fall 2014,
Christopher Kane Fall 2014,
Michael Kors Fall 2013. Shot by Peter Stigter.
Clockwise from top left:
Chanel Fall 2014, Stella McCartney Fall 2014,
Gareth Pugh Fall 2014,
Tom Ford Fall 2014. Shot by Peter Stigter.
Photography (bottom right) by Kirstin Sinclair.
Clockwise from top left:
Donna Karan Fall 2014,
Ralph Lauren Fall 2014,
Jason Wu Fall 2014,
Sergio Rossi heels
Shot by Peter Stigter.
Clockwise from top left:
Matthew Williamson Fall 2014,
Roberto Cavalli Fall 2014,
Rick Owens Fall 2014,
Zac Posen Fall 2014.
Shot by Peter Stigter.
Photography (top and bottom left) by Peter Stigter / Top right by Kirstin Sinclair / Bottom right by Randy Brooke, 2009.
Clockwise from top left:
Jil Sander Spring 2014,
Manolo Blahnik Pacha pumps, John Galliano Spring 2014,
Thierry Mugler for NY School of Flower Design at the 8th annual Tulips & Pansies: A Headdress Affair
Photography (bottom right) by Toru Yamanaka
Clockwise from top left:
Carolina Herrera Spring 2014, Diane von Furstenburg Spring 2014,
Dior Fall 2014,
Kate Spade – Tokyo Fashion Week Spring 2014. Shot by Peter Stigter.
Photography (top right) by Gabriela Maj / Bottom left and right by Peter Stigter.
Clockwise from top left:
Christian Dior ad,
Patricia Field “Destination Style” 2008,
Narciso Rodriguez Spring 2014,
Tracy Reese Spring 2014
Photography (top right) by Thomas Coex / Bottom left and right by Peter Stigter.
Clockwise from top left:
Old Givenchy design,
Kenzo Spring 1999,
Julien Macdonald Fall 2014,
Alexander McQueen Spring 2010