Derek Lam

A glance at the Derek Lam biography and it's easy to see where the designer gets his fashion influence. Born in San Francisco and educated at the Parson's School of Design in Greenwich Village, Lam's footwear designs combine the aesthetic of both coasts. Derek’s vision for his label is to create clothes that are both luxurious and wearable, with a feminine but unfussy beauty about them. The look gives a sharp, timeless feel, working in the same vein as Michael Kors with the attempt to reinvent American sportswear.