Christopher Bailey (fashion designer)
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Christopher Bailey is Chief Creative Officer of Burberry
, and is responsible for the company’s overall image including all advertising, corporate art direction, store design and visuals as well as the design of all Burberry collections and product lines.
Bailey, who was 38 in 2009, was born in Yorkshire, the son of a carpenter and a window dresser for Marks and Spencer. He graduated from the Royal College of Art
with a Masters degree in 1994 and later received an honorary fellowship from the College in 2004. From 1994 to 1996 he was the Womenswear Designer at Donna Karan
and Senior Designer of Womenswear at Gucci
in Milan from 1996 to 2001. He joined Burberry in May 2001 as creative director and became chief creative director in November 2009. Bailey is credited with transforming the fortunes of the company.
In 2008, Bailey, alongside Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts, set up The Burberry Foundation, committed to dedicating global resources to help young people realise their dreams and achieve their goals and potential through their power and creativity. The Burberry Foundation invests in select charities focused on supporting young people in the key cities in regions where the majority of Burberry employees live and work, and where they are able to participate in volunteer roles with Burberry charity partners on the ground.
Bailey also oversaw the design and development of the new 160000 square feet (14,864.5 m²) Burberry Global Headquarters at Horseferry House in London and the newly opened 68000 square feet (6,317.4 m²) Burberry Americas US Headquarters at 444 Madison in New York.
Designer of the Year, British Fashion Awards (UK)
2009 -
Honorary Patron of the University Philosophical Society, Trinity College, Dublin
2009 -
Appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in HM Queen Elizabeth II Birthday 2009 Honours List for Services to the Fashion Industry
2008 -
Menswear Designer of the Year 2008, British Fashion Awards
(UK)
2007 -
Menswear Designer of the Year 2007, British Fashion Awards (UK);
Honorary Doctorate of Science from the University of Huddersfield
, Yorkshire
2006 -
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Westminster
, where Bailey graduated from with a BA in 1990
2005 -
Designer of the Year, British Fashion Awards (UK)
2004 -
Honorary Fellowship from the Royal College of Art
where Bailey graduated from with an MA in 1994
2. ES Magazine Men's Issue, October 08
3. Drapers Magazine, November 08
4. Harpers Bazaar Magazine, September 08
5. Elle Magazine, April 09
6. Wallpaper Magazine, April 09
7. Grazia Magazine, November 08
Burberry
Burberry Group plc is a British luxury fashion house, manufacturing clothing, fragrance, and fashion accessories. Its distinctive tartan pattern has become one of its most widely copied trademarks. Burberry is most famous for its iconic trench coat, which was invented by founder Thomas Burberry...
, and is responsible for the company’s overall image including all advertising, corporate art direction, store design and visuals as well as the design of all Burberry collections and product lines.
Bailey, who was 38 in 2009, was born in Yorkshire, the son of a carpenter and a window dresser for Marks and Spencer. He graduated from the Royal College of Art
Royal College of Art
The Royal College of Art is an art school located in London, United Kingdom. It is the world’s only wholly postgraduate university of art and design, offering the degrees of Master of Arts , Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy...
with a Masters degree in 1994 and later received an honorary fellowship from the College in 2004. From 1994 to 1996 he was the Womenswear Designer at Donna Karan
Donna Karan
Donna Karan is an American fashion designer and the creator of the Donna Karan New York and DKNY clothing labels.-Early life:...
and Senior Designer of Womenswear at Gucci
Gucci
The House of Gucci, better known simply as Gucci , is an Italian fashion and leather goods label, part of the Gucci Group, which is owned by French company PPR...
in Milan from 1996 to 2001. He joined Burberry in May 2001 as creative director and became chief creative director in November 2009. Bailey is credited with transforming the fortunes of the company.
In 2008, Bailey, alongside Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts, set up The Burberry Foundation, committed to dedicating global resources to help young people realise their dreams and achieve their goals and potential through their power and creativity. The Burberry Foundation invests in select charities focused on supporting young people in the key cities in regions where the majority of Burberry employees live and work, and where they are able to participate in volunteer roles with Burberry charity partners on the ground.
Bailey also oversaw the design and development of the new 160000 square feet (14,864.5 m²) Burberry Global Headquarters at Horseferry House in London and the newly opened 68000 square feet (6,317.4 m²) Burberry Americas US Headquarters at 444 Madison in New York.
Awards
2009 -Designer of the Year, British Fashion Awards (UK)
2009 -
Honorary Patron of the University Philosophical Society, Trinity College, Dublin
Trinity College, Dublin
Trinity College, Dublin , formally known as the College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin, was founded in 1592 by letters patent from Queen Elizabeth I as the "mother of a university", Extracts from Letters Patent of Elizabeth I, 1592: "...we...found and...
2009 -
Appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in HM Queen Elizabeth II Birthday 2009 Honours List for Services to the Fashion Industry
2008 -
Menswear Designer of the Year 2008, British Fashion Awards
British Fashion Awards
The British Fashion Awards is a ceremony held annually in the United Kingdom to present awards to those who have made the most outstanding contributions to British clothing design during the year. The awards include that of British Designer of the Year, and Outstanding Contribution as well as...
(UK)
2007 -
Menswear Designer of the Year 2007, British Fashion Awards (UK);
Honorary Doctorate of Science from the University of Huddersfield
University of Huddersfield
The University of Huddersfield is a university located in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England.- History :The University traces its roots back to a Science and Mechanic Institute founded in 1825...
, Yorkshire
2006 -
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Westminster
University of Westminster
The University of Westminster is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom. Its origins go back to the foundation of the Royal Polytechnic Institution in 1838, and it was awarded university status in 1992.The university's headquarters and original campus are based on Regent...
, where Bailey graduated from with a BA in 1990
2005 -
Designer of the Year, British Fashion Awards (UK)
2004 -
Honorary Fellowship from the Royal College of Art
Royal College of Art
The Royal College of Art is an art school located in London, United Kingdom. It is the world’s only wholly postgraduate university of art and design, offering the degrees of Master of Arts , Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy...
where Bailey graduated from with an MA in 1994
External links
1. Luxx Magazine, February 092. ES Magazine Men's Issue, October 08
3. Drapers Magazine, November 08
4. Harpers Bazaar Magazine, September 08
5. Elle Magazine, April 09
6. Wallpaper Magazine, April 09
7. Grazia Magazine, November 08