Christopher Shannon

This article is about the 21st century London fashion designer. For the World War I flying ace, see Christopher Shannon (aviator).
Christopher Shannon
Born Liverpool
Nationality British
Occupation Fashion designer
Website
http://www.christophershannon.co.uk

Christopher Shannon is a London-based Liverpudlian fashion designer specialising in menswear.[1]

Shannon graduated from Central Saint Martins with a MA in Menswear, studying under Louise Wilson. After working with the designers Judy Blame, Kim Jones, William Baker,[2] and the fashion label Helmut Lang,[3] he launched his business at the end of the first decade of the 2000s with sponsorship from NEWGEN MEN, a programme launched by the British Fashion Council and Topman for supporting up-and-coming British menswear designers.[1][4] When Shannon presented his Spring/Summer 2011 collection at Men's Day at London Fashion Week in September 2010, the fashion journalist Charlie Porter named him as one of the two key designers of the day for his contemporary, colour-blocked streetwear-influenced pieces.[5] His work combines elements of masculine sportswear with unexpected details such as traditionally feminine frills,[6] folklore influences,[7] or patchwork and embroidery.[8]

Along with Nasir Mazhar and Michael van der Ham, Shannon was asked to design costumes for dancers in the 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony.[9]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Designer Profile: Christopher Shannon". British Fashion Council. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
  2. ↑ Anderson, James. "Christopher Shannon: What Are You Into?". District MTV. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
  3. ↑ Herron, Emma. "Christopher Shannon". STAMP Magazine. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
  4. ↑ "About NEWGEN MEN". British Fashion Council. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
  5. ↑ Porter, Charlie (23 September 2010). "New names prove their worth on menswear day of London Fashion Week". The Telegraph. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
  6. ↑ Walker, Harriet (24 February 2011). "Menswear with a feminine touch". Independent Online. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
  7. ↑ Oliver, William (July 2012). "Christopher Shannon Menswear S/S13 Inspired folklore and festivals, Shannon showed his signature pieces in loud colours". Dazed & Confused. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
  8. ↑ Dezan, Anzej (16 June 2012). "Spring/Summer 2013 Menswear: Christopher Shannon". Vogue.co.uk. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
  9. ↑ Alexander, Ella (28 July 2012). "Opening Ceremony". Vogue UK. Retrieved 22 January 2013.

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