New York Fashion Week is in full swing, as many of fashion’s top designers showcase their Fall 2013 collections on the runways at Lincoln Center, the hub of NYFW.

With over 90 shows scheduled this season, the week is a whirlwind of shows, presentations and parties. Joining NYFW veterans are a mix of hot young designers and some fashion week newbies, making it hard to keep track of all the latest shows and designers.

Whether or not you’ve been following all the fashion week action, our NYFW designer cheat sheet will get you up to speed with New York’s top fashion designers — both new and old — that should be on your radar.

From the fashion legends who have set the style bar high to the newcomers who are shaking the style world up, these seven tastemakers are making waves in the fashion world and changing the way we dress.

Even if you can’t remember the names (or how to pronounce the names) of the other 80-plus designers presenting this week, make sure you get the 4-1-1 on these seven NYFW designers from our NYFW Designer Dossier.

Who are your favorite fashion designers? Share your picks below.

They make you laugh; they make you cry; they make you dance — but what they really want is to make your clothes.

From performers who proved they had a knack for design to the reality stars who have parlayed their fame into fashion  gigs, more and more celebrities are offering their fans the chance to dress just like them with fashion collaborations and collections.

From the reality stars looking to build on their of-the-moment status to the stylish stars who caught the eye of brands looking to cash in on their fashionable following, we’ve rounded up the surprising celebs that couldn’t resist the design itch.

There are the usual suspects — reality stars looking to build on their newfound fame — as well as some famous faces that might surprise you. Hint: Which Rushmore star now designs glasses inspired by his uncle? How about the ’90s grunge queen who went from the worst-dressed list to dressing others? Oh, and can you guess the Twilight star who is designing a line of hoodies?

Take a look at the famous faces who shocked fans and fashionistas alike when they flexed their fashion muscles.

Which celebrity designer on our list surprised you the most? Share below.

By Amelia Mularz