Derek Lam is one of the most sought after American designers in the fashion industry today; just take a look through this gallery of Derek Lam designs to see why. The California-born designer is of Chinese heritage and has been designing since he graduated from the prestigious Parsons School of Design in 1990.
After graduation, he began working for Michael Kors as his assistant, a job title he held for four years. He then moved to Hong Kong for some time while he worked for a large retail brand, before moving back to New York and being appointed vice president of Michael Kors’ line, Kors.
In 2003, Derek Lam launched his own namesake label and showed at New York Fashion Week that year. In 2005, Lam won the CFDA Perry Ellis Swarovski Award for new designers.
In addition to designing his own line, Derek Lam works as Tod’s Creative Director for ready-to-wear and accessories. Check out this gallery of incredible Derek Lam designs and prepare to be inspired by his clean-cut and modern clothing.
23 Derek Lam Designs
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33 Gothic Chic Designs
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Essential Beachwear Editorials
Lindsay Ellingson Sparks a Heat Wave in Allure June 2011
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Elegant Forest Photography
The Tanya Mityushina Hamptons Magazine Editorial is Free-Spirited Fresh
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'60s Glam Ensemble Editorials
The Lindsey Wixson Harper's Bazaar October 2011 Spread is Sultry
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Red Riding Hood Editorials
The Tian Yi for Elle Vietnam November 2011 Photoshoot is Hot and Bold
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Recession Inspired Fashion
Soft Goth
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Charitable Jean Dresses
Barney's and ELLE Team Up for Recycled Jeans Auction
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Sweet Striped Ensembles
Earn Your Stripes with the 10 Crosby Derek Lam Spring 2012 Collection
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Guerrilla Gardening Photoshoots
Model Kim Noorda Spends 'Midnight in the Garden of Good' in Vogue
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Classy Coral Maxis
The Derek Lam Spring 2012 Collection Fuses Comfort and Sophistication
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Slaying Photo Spreads
Barneys Spring/Summer 2010 Catalogue is Cut Throat
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Upcycled Charity Denim
Recreated Designer Jeans to Support Oceana
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Sleek Sleepwear Outerwear
Harper's Bazaar May 2011 Editorial Features Pajamas in Public
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40s Fur for Fall
Designers Bring Back Post-Depression Luxury Fashion
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Bold Magazine Premieres
Cindy Crawford Covers BULLETT Magazines Premier Issue
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Refined Desert Spreads
The Derek Lam Fall/Winter 2010-11 Campaign is Hot and Haute
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Colorful Carryalls
The Handbag-Centric 'Excess Baggage' for Marie Claire
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Contemporary Camel Coats
Harper's Bazaar Updates a Fashionable Fall Classic
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Straptastic Sandals
The Derek Lam Hanae Crisscross Sandal Features a Bevy of Buckles
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All-American Attire
Derek Lam's Patriotic Tribute to the US of A
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Stylish Sequins
Sparkly Embellishments for Day, Night and for Every Budget
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Perforated Patterns
Alexandra Verschueren Wins Hyeres With Her Texturized Basics
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Jumpsuit Revivals
One Solid Style Stays Strong All Summer Long
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