They're amongst the most stylish people in the world - with their work and genuis influencing how we all dress.
And the leading lights of the fashion industry can earn millions of dollars from their cutting-edge designs.
Add in founding your own fashion house, diversifying into other luxury goods, opening high street stores, and shrewd investments, and these style heroes can become fabulously wealthy.
Here are the top 10 richest fashion designers in the world in 2024, according to CelebrityNetWorth.
5. Christian Louboutin
Shoe designer Christian Louboutin is known for his trademark red-soled shoes but has also diversified into everything from handbags to makeup. It's earned him an estimated $1.6 billion. | Getty Images for Disney
6. Domenico Dolce
Half of the designing duo Dolce & Gabanna, Domenico Dolce co-founded the luxury fashion house in 1985 and has been influential in the industry ever since. His net worth is around $1.5 billion. | Getty Images
7. Stefano Gabbana
The other half of the Dolce & Gabbana fashion house, Stefano Gabbana is also worth around $1.5 billion. | AFP via Getty Images
8. Valentino Garavani
The man behind the Valentino fashion empire, Valentino Garavani was named after Rudolph Valentino and first became interested in fashion while in primary school. Since opening his first fashion house in 1960, he's built a fortune of approximately $1.5 billion. | Getty Images for Tony Awards Pro