fashion pioneers

What Are 5 Famous French Designers? Jean-Paul Gaultier. Beginning his career in 1970 at Pierre Cardin, Jean-Paul Gaultier launched his own label in 1976. … Coco Chanel. … Yves Saint Laurent. … Christian Dior. … Christian Lacroix. … Louis Vuitton. … Olivier Rousteing. … Jeanne Lanvin. Who is the most famous fashion designer in France?