The Met Gala always is a feast for the eyes, but who are the successful women behind the most iconic looks on the carpet?
Kaleidoscope’s study reveals fashion’s 10 most successful and influential women over 50 – many of which are the minds behind some of this year’s most amazing Met Gala looks including Kendall Jenner and Sza.
The research analysed social media followers, net worth, years active and revenue from associated companies to create a weighted rank.
Find the full results here: https://www.kaleidoscope.co.uk/blog/fashion-2/top-50-influential-women-over-50/
Miuccia Prada, responsible for Kendall Jenner’s on theme black gown, the entire cast of Elvis and singer Kacey Musgraves, is crowned the most successful and influential women in fashion over 50, thanks to 29.5m social media followers, $5billion net worth, 47 years in the industry and $2.9billion revenue from Prada
Key findings
| Designer | Social Media Followers | Net Worth | Years Active | 2021 revenue of associated companies | Met Gala Influence |
| 1st Miuccia Prada | 29,500,000 | $5b | 47 | $2.9b | Dressed Kendall Jenner, Kacey Musgraves, Cast of Elvis |
| 2nd Anna Wintour | 50,222,000 | $50m | 52 | $300m | |
| 3rd Vera Wang | 4,430,300 | $650m | 51 | $625m | Dressed Gwen Stefani & Aquaman’s Yahya Abdul-Mateen II |
| 4th Vivienne Westwood | 2,799,100 | $50m | 51 | $62.5m | Dressed Sza |
| 5th Donna Karan | 2,619,846 | $500m | 38 | $300m | |
| 6th Iman Abdulmajid | 1,116,061 | $120m | 46 | $15m | |
| 7th Pat McGrath | 4,833,600 | $700m | 31 | $80m | Provided lipstick for Vanessa Hudgens, Naomi Campbell & Cardi B |
| 8th Laura Mercier | 3,658,900 | $70m | 37 | $160m | |
| 9th Sara Blakely | 1,399,600 | $1b | 22 | $300m | |
| 10th Bobbi Brown | 5,130,700 | $50m | 31 | $15m |
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