Nicole Farhi
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Nicole Farhi, Lady Hare, CBE
(born 25 July 1946) is a French fashion designer and sculptor
born in Nice
, France, of Turkish descent.
She started her career as a freelance in Paris, before moving to London in the 1970s to work with Stephen Marks on his French Connection
label. Their professional relationship resulted in a personal relationship, and they had a daughter before separating. She is now based in London.
In 1982, she and Marks created the Nicole Farhi fashion label within the French Connection group. The label now has shops worldwide, as well as restaurants in London and New York. On 15 March 2010, French Connection announced its sale to OpenGate Capital for up to £5 million.
She is married to the British
dramatist and writer David Hare
.
In February 2007, she was a signatory to the declaration of the Independent Jewish Voices
, a new Jewish network, calling for an open and critical debate on Israel
and criticising certain Jewish organisations' unconditional support of Israel.
In 2007 she was appointed an honorary CBE
and in 2010 she was awarded the Legion D'Honneur.
In July 2010 NICOLE FARHI was acquired by global private equity firm OpenGate Capital.
CBE
CBE and C.B.E. are abbreviations for "Commander of the Order of the British Empire", a grade in the Order of the British Empire.Other uses include:* Chemical and Biochemical Engineering...
(born 25 July 1946) is a French fashion designer and sculptor
Sculpture
Sculpture is three-dimensional artwork created by shaping or combining hard materials—typically stone such as marble—or metal, glass, or wood. Softer materials can also be used, such as clay, textiles, plastics, polymers and softer metals...
born in Nice
Nice
Nice is the fifth most populous city in France, after Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Toulouse, with a population of 348,721 within its administrative limits on a land area of . The urban area of Nice extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of more than 955,000 on an area of...
, France, of Turkish descent.
She started her career as a freelance in Paris, before moving to London in the 1970s to work with Stephen Marks on his French Connection
French Connection (clothing)
French Connection is a retailer and wholesaler of fashion clothing and accessories. Founded in 1972 by Stephen Marks it is based in London, is listed on the London Stock Exchange and operates globally....
label. Their professional relationship resulted in a personal relationship, and they had a daughter before separating. She is now based in London.
In 1982, she and Marks created the Nicole Farhi fashion label within the French Connection group. The label now has shops worldwide, as well as restaurants in London and New York. On 15 March 2010, French Connection announced its sale to OpenGate Capital for up to £5 million.
She is married to the British
British people
The British are citizens of the United Kingdom, of the Isle of Man, any of the Channel Islands, or of any of the British overseas territories, and their descendants...
dramatist and writer David Hare
David Hare (dramatist)
Sir David Hare is an English playwright and theatre and film director.-Early life:Hare was born in St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings, East Sussex, the son of Agnes and Clifford Hare, a sailor. He was educated at Lancing, an independent school in West Sussex, and at Jesus College, Cambridge...
.
In February 2007, she was a signatory to the declaration of the Independent Jewish Voices
Independent Jewish Voices
For the Canadian group see Independent Jewish Voices . For the Australian group see Independent Australian Jewish Voices.Independent Jewish Voices is an organization launched on 5 February 2007 by 150 prominent British Jews such as Nobel laureate Harold Pinter, historian Eric Hobsbawm, lawyer Sir...
, a new Jewish network, calling for an open and critical debate on Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
and criticising certain Jewish organisations' unconditional support of Israel.
In 2007 she was appointed an honorary CBE
CBE
CBE and C.B.E. are abbreviations for "Commander of the Order of the British Empire", a grade in the Order of the British Empire.Other uses include:* Chemical and Biochemical Engineering...
and in 2010 she was awarded the Legion D'Honneur.
In July 2010 NICOLE FARHI was acquired by global private equity firm OpenGate Capital.
External links
- Nicole Farhi website
- National Portrait Gallery page for Nicole Farhi
- designerhistory.com: Nicole Farhi