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Top Female Fashion Designers

By Kori Ellis, About.com

Many women have made a name for themselves in the fashion industry by designing beautiful apparel and accessories. Here you can find out more information about these top female fashion designers, including information on where to shop for their accessories. These lines feature belts, hats, handbags, scarves, shoes, sunglasses and more.

Carolina Herrera

Designer Carolina HerreraWill Ragozzino / Getty Images
In addition to her fabulous gowns, designer Carolina Herrera offers a terrific selection of sunglasses and other accessories. Learn more about the life of this female designer and where to shop for her accessories.

Nanette Lepore

Nanette LeporeAstrid Stawiarz / Getty Images
Check out Nanette Lepore's line of canvas skimmers, wedges and sneakers dubbed "Nanette Lepore for Keds." Her bohemian chic style influences her fashions and accessories.

Taryn Rose

Taryn RoseCourtesy of Taryn Rose
Read our interview with shoe designer Taryn Rose as she talks about the latest shoe trends. Taryn's designs are made with maximum comfort and style in mind.

Cynthia Rowley

Cynthia RowleyWill Ragozzino / Getty Images
A favorite female designer around the world, Cynthia Rowley creates a feminine collection of belts, handbags and other accessories that is available at boutiques and fine department stores.

Kate Spade

Kate SpadeBryan Bedder / Getty Images
Though her label has grown to include so much more, Kate Spade initially garnered attention from her handbag line. Shop for her bags, shoes, sunglasses and other accessories.

Donatella Versace

Donatella VersaceScott Wintrow / Getty Image
The sister of the late Gianni Versace, Donatella has managed to return the label back into a force in the fashion industry. Versace accessories include eyewear, handbags, jewelry, shoes and watches.

Cynthia Vincent

Cynthia VincentBryan Bedder / Getty Images
Female designer Cynthia Vincent's Twelfth Street label has rose to success with its womenswear. However, the line also includes shoes, belts and other accessories.

Diane von Furstenberg

Diane Von FurstenbergFrazer Harrison / Getty Images
A fashion icon for decades, Diane von Furstenberg is one of the most successful female fashion designers today. In addition to womenswear, the label also features accessories such as scarves, shoes and handbags.

Vera Wang

Vera Wang - 30th Annual "Outstanding Mother Awards" Amy Sussman / Getty Images
From elegant wedding gowns to fabulous footwear, Vera Wang offers it all. You can shop her accessories line which features sunglasses, jewelry and much more.
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