Mizrahi graduated from Parsons School of Design, New York in 1982. He worked for Perry Ellis, and said he was a major influence who taught him how to cut a dress, and many lessons in life. After this, he worked with Jeff Banks and Calvin Klein.

In 1987, Mizrahi formed his own company and then presented his first collection of clothes.

Three years later in 1990, Isaac Mizrahi was presented with the CFDA designer of the year award for his women's wear collection. He also presented his first Menswear collection during 1990

In 1995, Mizrahi stared in his own fashion documentary UNZIPPED made by his friend Douglas Keeve. His new less-expensive line ISAAC, opened in 34 locations around the USA.

Known for his magnetic personality and witty style, Mizrahi has won four Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) awards. He is famous for his use of colour and the clean flattering lines of his designs.

Mizrahi Style

He has a lavish use of colour and luxurious materials. He has designed everything from baby-doll dresses and evening jumpsuits to playsuits and flounced tube dresses. Many of his designs are carried out in fresh colours and inventive patterns.

Clientele

He has a very distinguished clientele, including Madonna, Sandra Bernhardt, Natasha Richardson, Liza Minelli, Oprah Winfrey, Uma Thurman and many other celebrities.

Chanel, who was financing him, pulled the plug and Isaac had closed his own fashion house in 1998. He started his own TV show interviewing celebrities.

However in February 2003, Mizrahi entered into a new partnership with New York based Hip retailer TARGET. Isaac created an exclusive collection of classically designed fashion sportswear and accessories for style conscious women. The collections are named "Isaac Mizrahi for Target" and he unveiled his debut collection in April 2003 in Minneapolis at the Walker Arts Center. Target is putting the designer back on the fashion map in a major mass-market way.

Mizrahi's television show will be featured in the advertising and marketing campaign for this new line.

When he was interviewed in September, Isaac said he was very happy working with Target. Certain aspects of the couture scene and the constant rush to try and make money, just made him unhappy. Now he is making clothes for ordinary Americans at reasonable prices, and they are "racy, fun and crazy" and very popular.

Back on the Catwalk

But Isaac's heart has always been with fashion shows, and in June 2004 he put on his first show in six years, and it was really successful. The show celebrates Bergdorf Goodman's decision to devote space in its American couture collections for Mizrahi's label. The designs can also be seen on www.target.com