Christopher Bailey (fashion designer)
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Christopher Bailey | |
Personal Information | |
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Name | Christopher Bailey |
Nationality | English |
Birth date | 1971 |
Birth place | |
Education | University of Westminster |
Working Life | |
Label Name | Burberry |
Awards and Prizes | British Fashion Designer of the Year 2005 |
Christopher Bailey is Design Director of the largest British luxury goods brand, Burberry. Born in 1971, Bailey graduated from the BA Fashion Design course at The University of Westminster in 1990, before going on to attend London's Royal College of Art, graduating with a Masters in Fashion in 1994. Moving to New York, he worked for Donna Karan before becoming Senior Designer for Gucci womenswear in 1996.
Christopher Bailey was awarded British Fashion Designer of the Year in 2005. Since his arrival at the label, Burberry has earned a record $167 million in profits.