She added that her example as president could inspire other marquee designers to run in the future.

Mr. Beene said he hoped the evening would "inspire younger designers to go on to glory."

Shortages of raw materials, from metal to imported woods, seemed only to inspire French designers.

Gold's work has spanned eight decades and has inspired numerous other designers.

Katharine Hepburn's elegant, racy style, based on the elements of men's clothing, has inspired designers for at least 50 years.

His lively mixture of patterns and colors has inspired designers everywhere, just as his bubble skirts did three years ago.

Indirectly, the Poietic Generator probably inspired many other artists and designers too.

The street scene, which inspired designers for years, is quieter.

The turnaround has inspired designers to develop their various themes with strength and conviction.

They also inspire painters, architects and designers.