One of the most influential deisgners!!!!!!!!!! The brand has been under the management of many different designers as well. Christophe Decarnin: Fall 2006 – Present, Laurent Mercier: Fall 2002 – Spring 2003, Oscar de la Renta: 1993 – 2002, Herve Pierre: 1990 – 1992, Erik Mortensen: 1982 – 1990, Pierre Balmain: 1945 – 1982.