From Marc Jacobs to Ralph Lauren, the Best Mentors in Fashion

Every designer has to start somewhere, usually with several internships before getting even an entry-level junior designer position. And it seems it’s better to start in some places than in others. Here are a few established names who appear to be particularly adept at talent-spotting in the early stages, and the stars they have nurtured. Their studios were the hatcheries from which many future creative directors have sprung.