Celebrating Black History Month: Designers Making Strides In The Fashion World (PHOTOS)

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Olivier Rousteing may be the most important man on the list, mainly because he is the youngest and at 26 holds the creative direction of one of the highest end brands in the market today, Balmain.

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February has begun, which means it is now Black History Month.

Although most people start with civil rights leaders when they think of Black History Month honorees, we have to admit that the world of fashion has also had quite a few people who should also be honored.

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While the fashion industry is predominantly controlled by a white point of view, there have been a few black faces that have managed to break in and gain the respect of all of their peers. 

The youngest name on the list, Olivier Rousteing, has creative direction over the French fashion house of Balmain and has continuously put out amazing collections since he was appointed as Creative Director in 2011.

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Tracy Reese who has been making strides in the world of fashion since 1998 has garnished so much respect for her designs that in 2007 she was inducted as a board member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America. 

Also included in our list of great black designers are our very own Kanye West and suit maker Ozwald Boateng who is a favorite of Jamie Foxx.

You can check out our full list of honorable black designers for Black History Month in the gallery above.