Ashley Isham
Ashley Isham (born Eshamuddin Ismail in Singapore in 1976) is a leading fashion designer of Singapore. Isham is currently based in London.He left Singapore in 1996 to take a pattern cutting course at the London College of Fashion. Later he accepted into Middlesex University, but left before completing his degree.
In 2000 Isham launched his own label "Ashley Isham". In 2001, his boutique Acquaint was inaugurated. The aim was to promote fashion talent and support to young designers. As the desiger of the outfit worn by Zara Phillips at Royal Ascot in 2002 gave him international exposure where he showed his Autumn/Winter 2003 collection during the London Fashion Week. Following this, he opened his flagship boutique, Ashley, in 2005.
Nicole Farhi
Nicole Farhi is a French fashion designer and sculptor born in Nice, France. Farhi was born in Niece and started her career in Paris. In 70s she moved to London where she started work with Stephen Marks on his 'French Connection' label.In 1982 the French Connection group created the 'Nicole Farhi' fashion which now has a global network of shops and outlets. The group also has restaurant business in London and New York.
Vanessa Bruno
Vanessa Bruno is one of the most prominent designers of Paris. She was just 24 when she launched her own brand in 1996. Before starting her career as a fashion designer she worked as a model, singer and actress.Bruno's work significant of layers of knit leotards and thick leggings as well as simple pastels and layers. She organized her collection into themes of ballet outfits for her Autumn/Winter 2010-2011 collection.
Jean Paul Gaultier
Jean Paul Gaultier is a French haute couture fashion designer. Gaultier was the creative director of Hermès from 2003 to 2010. Gaultier
has designed costumes and outfits for Marilyn
Manson, for Manson's Golden Age of Grotesque
album.
He's also well known for his exhibit in New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art known as Bravehearts, Men in Skirts. He also designed the costumes for Kylie Minogue and the late iconic Hong Kong singer Leslie Cheung.
Hedi Slimen
Hedi Slimane, a prominent French
fashion designer is also known for his photography.
Currently he is the creative director for Saint Laurent
Paris. He studied at the Ecole du Louvre and completed a
tailor apprenticeship at a men’s designer house. He also
visited the offices of Le Monde, as he wished to become
a journalist and reporter.From 2000 to 2007, he held the position of creative Director for Dior Homme of Christian Dior.
Leading British Fashion Designers
Vivienne Westwood
‘Queen of Punk’ Vivienne Westwood is famous for her wild and punk designs. Her 'Pirates' and 'Buffalo Girls' labels got popularity. She has many outlets in Britain.
Paul Smith
Paul Smith is the ‘King of Menswear’ collection. Winner of 2011 British Fashion Award is famous for styled patterns shirts.
Mathew Williamson
The ethereal collection fame Mathew Williamson creates Eastern-inspired designs with bright fabric. Won Red Carpet Designer of the Year Award in 2008
Amanda Wakeley
Amanda Wakeley (b.1962) has earned global reputation in fashion designing. She designs stylish, superb, luxurious, womenswear and accessories
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