Let's make this birthday one to remember.

52 years old (Born on October 14, 1972)

Happy Birthday, John Bakel! Another year of weaving magic with your signature French silks—honestly, we're convinced you must secretly have a pact with Parisian fabric fairies. Your latest collection was nothing short of spectacular; delicate fabrics dancing down the runway, leaving us all breathless and slightly jealous of mannequins.

From New York to Paris, you've stitched elegance into every seam and style into every silhouette. May this birthday be as fabulous as your recent success at Fashion Week—filled with laughter, champagne bubbles, and absolutely no wrinkles (in fabric or otherwise). Here's to another year wrapped in silky perfection!