The 10 Best Female Menswear Designers Right Now

This is a menswear world, but sometimes, it wouldn't be nothing without a woman. It's undeniable that the precious little world of men's fashion that we live in is a veritable sausage fest and many think that only a man can understand truly what the male testosterone requires. There are at least ten designers who have proven otherwise.

The female designers who have crossed over to put a woman's touch on an otherwise completely male-driven industry are practically at the top of it; XX chromosome or XY. It's proof that women can truly play with the big boys, so don't discriminate. Here are The 10 Best Female Menswear Designers Right Now.

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Brand: Highland
Designing menswear since: 2010

Lizzie Owens has always had a thing for menswear and she started Highland back in 2010 with her cousin Cramer Tolboe. She combined her love for costume design (she made clothes for bands like MGMT and The Killers) and her love for outdoor gear from the likes of Patagonia and The North Face to create a brand that is clearly on the up and up.

Brand: Dana Lee
Designing menswear since: 2009

The Canadian-born designer used to take buses to Army/Navy annexes to get her menswear fix, which eventually led to her initial brand, A-Z collection. Now, her eponymous brand dives into multifaceted collections, ranging from military to tropical-inspired goods, all fitting with the confines of natural, essential pieces that designers who've been in the game for 10+ years are still trying to discover.

Brand: Astrid Andersen
Designing menswear since: 2010

Astrid Andersen is inspired by some of the most masculine things around; sports and hip-hop. With her latest basketball-inspired collection, filled to the brim with aggressively baggy proportions and bold colors, the Danish-born, Royal College of Art graduate is a big proponent of unconventional wear that is safe in the hands of today's youth.

Brand: Vivienne Westwood
Designing menswear since: 1981

Vivienne Westwood is more punk than your favorite rocker, and she has the history to prove it. She fused modern punk and fashion cohesively for bolder-than-life style in the 80's with Malcolm McLaren, which made her a British icon. She'd be the first to admit she has bigger balls than most men when it comes to her designs. James Jebbia once professed to wanting to collaborate with her once Supreme London opened its doors. Most men would kill for that opportunity.

Brand: UNIS
Designing Menswear since: 2000

Revolutionary. Bet you didn't think that word could ever describe chinos. Well, that's just one word to use when discussing Eunice Lee's trousers, along with the other incredible Made in U.S. pieces from her popular menswear brand, UNIS. Holding down the brand since its inception in 2000, her simple, understated designs don't follow trends, but still stay strong every season. That's why you will never see the Gio chinos falter.

Brand: Katie Eary
Designing Menswear since: 2010

The 28-year-old British beauty has been making incredible waves lately with one of the best brands of the year, so far. Her quirky sublimated menswear pieces have been seen on everyone from young fashion come-ups Diggy Simmons and Jaden Smith to the always stylish 2 Chainz at Summer Jam. She's even forged a friendship with Kanye West. We'd say that she's making menswear a lady's game.

Brand: Ann Demeulemeester
Designing menswear since: 1996

Ann D. is an integral part of one of the most influential avant garde collectives ever, the Antwerp Six, which led the Belgian fashion movement. With menswear collections dating back to 1996, Demeulemeester's consistent dark aesthetic has caught the eye of fashion rap's elite in A$AP Rocky and Kanye West.

Brand: Versace
Designing menswear since: 1998

Donatella Versace is one of the most iconic figures in all of fashion—men's or women's—and is the heiress to Versace and overseer of the Italian fashion house. There aren't many menswear designers who wouldn't give their left lapel to be in her shoes. She leads a top fashion house, canoodles with every A-list celebrity (including the late rapper Tupac), and has accumulated enough money to buy a small island.

Brand: Jil Sander
Designing menswear since: 1997

Not only has Jil Sander done fantastic work in menswear with her eponymous line, but her +J line with Uniqlo and her stint at Prada have placed her atop a very short list of menswear designers who've had success with multiple brands.

Brand: Comme des Garçons
Designing menswear since: 1978

Rei Kawakubo is a legend. She built the most celebrated Japanese men's fashion empire 40 years ago which proved to be a pretty good move for a female with no formal training. Not only has she built CDG and all of its principles we lust over season after season, but she gave Junya Watanabe the apprenticeship that got him started. Us dudes owe Rei more than we give her.