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The NOW Awards recognize celebrities and ordinary people who are making Twitter matter. From media and politics to technology and business, these game changers embody the qualities that are making Twitter and the emerging NOW internet a growing force in the world. ...

Once described as the "supreme master of minimalism," Calvin Klein has managed to retain his signature aesthetic through the years. Since his start as a coat designer and then appearing on the cover of Vogue in 1971 to rave reviews, he has continued the tradition—and then some. ...

Isaac Mizrahi started off with a simple trunk show at Bloomingdale's in 1987 and was soon picked up by the French fashion house Chanel, which was so impressed with Mizrahi's designs that it backed his label for 10 years. ...

Now a titan of the fashion industry, Ralph Lauren started from humble beginnings in the Bronx, New York. Selling ties to his classmates as a young boy was his introduction to fashion. Fast-forward—he has created a standard in American lifestyle. ...

Thanks to a successful graduation project at Parsons, which was snapped up by store buyers and praised by the press, Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough created the label Proenza Schouler. (The label ...

Phillip Lim debuted his eponymous collection, 3.1 Phillip Lim, in the fall of 2005 to instant success. Now approaching its fourth year, the collection is represented in 45 countries and 400 boutiques worldwide. ...

In the tradition of classic American designers, Michael Kors caters to lovers of luxe all-American classics including sporty cashmere, bright, dramatic gowns, and lush furs. A graduate of FIT, the Long Island, N.Y., native began his womenswear empire in 1981 and has not looked back. ...

In record time, socialite turned designer Tory Burch branded her signature T logo onto amazing flats, stunning totes, beautiful button-down cardigans, and swank printed caftans. She was awarded the ACE ...

The only designer to have three runway shows in one season, Max Azria is a designer megastar. His eponymous line offers beautiful pieces that stem from earthly influences and luxurious ideals. His lifetime of work has allowed innumerable women to feel beautiful in their clothing. ...

Sisters from Pasadena, Kate and Laura Mulleavy moved to New York with their designs and determination. Then, as now, they had plenty of hand-stitched dresses in beautiful pinks and nudes with loads of frills. ...

Marc Jacobs started his career with a grunge line for Perry Ellis. Today he is well-known for his stunning and on-trend designs that make women look outstanding. Fantastic prints, far-from-basic solids, and astonishing cuts are the norm for Jacobs. ...

Donna Karan immediately spurs thoughts of New York fashion and the perfect mix-and-match wardrobe. After designing with Anne Klein for a decade, she embarked on her own fashion journey with husband Stephan Weiss. ...