Gay celebrities and fashion icons come from all around the world, some are models, some are openly and proud gay designers. The names you will see in the list below are all the big names in the world of fashion. Many fashion designers are Openly Gay, such as Karl Lagerfeld and Valentino. You might be surprised with some of the names you see because even though they might be very open and proud, not everyone likes to talk about their personal life too much. These gay celebrities have had a major contribution to the fashion industry and they are true fashion icons in every way, at least for us they are!

List Of The Greatest Gay Celebrities And Icons in Fashion

Gianni Versace

Gianni Versace, an Openly Gay Designer who was famous for creating beautiful clothes and accessories. He was with his partner, Antonio D’Amico, from 1982 until he died in 1997.

Alexander McQueen

Openly gay designer, Alexander McQueen married George Forsyth in 2000, but the couple split up after one year.

Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent is one of the gay celebrities that was a true fashion icon as he was the one to introduce the tuxedo shirt for women, he was also openly gay.

Tom Ford

Openly gay designer, Tom Ford who is also a successful filmmaker has been with his partner, Richard Buckley, since 1986.

Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier is openly gay. Sadly, his partner of 15 years, Francis Menuge, died of AIDS in the late 80s.

Zac Posen

Internationally renowned designer, Zac Posen has been with his partner, Christopher Niquet, since 2008.

Karl Lagerfeld

Openly gay designer Karl Lagerfeld has worked for Chanel, Fendi, Chloe, and many more of the top names in fashion. He has said a number of things about gay marriage over the years and has opened the eyes of many.

Perry Ellis

Perry Ellis was famous for creating innovative sportswear and sadly died of AIDs in 1986.

Valentino

Valentino has influenced a huge number of people in fashion and has been in a relationship with his partner, Giancarlo Giammetti, for over 50 years.

Marc Jacobs

Openly gay designer, Marc Jacobs, has worked with Louis Vuitton in the past and also has his own label.

Isaac Mizrahi

Openly gay designer, Isaac Mizrahi, entered the fashion industry when he was just 15. He married his longtime partner, Arnold Germer, in 2011.

Tim Gunn

Project Runway mentor, Tim Gunn had a difficult time coming out, he even attempted suicide when he was 17. He officially came out when he was 29, and is now an inspiration to many across the world.

Michael Kors

Openly gay designer, Michael Kors married his partner, Lance LePere, in 2011.

Alexander Wang

Openly gay designer, Alexander Wang has been known and popular with his urban designs.

Todd Oldham

Openly gay designer, Todd Oldham, is known for his fun approach to fashion.

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