KARL LAGERFELD: With his signature ponytailed coif and slim noir suit, the mastermind behind Chanel, Fendi, and his own label can never truly be duplicated.

SONIA RYKIEL: She's the gamine's go-to, but with her unmistakable red mane the grande dame of Left Bank chic is a Parisienne in a category all her own.

DONATELLA VERSACE: Unapologetic 24/7 glamour isn't easy, yet it's child's play for Versace's bronzed and blonde lady of the house.

CAROLINA HERRERA: Has a white shirt ever looked more refined? Always immaculate, New York's beacon of elegance is a rare breed who shows them how it's done — or at least how it should be.

VIVIENNE WESTWOOD: The ginger-haired maverick is the grandmother of punk, but Dame Viv's radical look is forever young at heart.