As London is the UK home for fashion design, it makes perfect sense that many of the world’s top designers are British. Here’s a list of the best and best-known designers from the UK. London serves as the fashion capital of the United Kingdom and rightly so. With so many talented British designers, all eyes are on British fashion.
Alexander McQueen
Lee Alexander McQueen is one of the greatest British bespoke tailors in recent memory. Creating unique individual designs was his hallmark, as much as his controversial runway shows. He won the British designer of the year award five times, the latest being in 2011. The fashion world lost an icon in 2010 with the passing of Mr. McQueen.
Matthew Williamson
Mr Williamson specializes in bright fabrics and ethereal styles. His fashions sometimes take on an Indian feel, some say from time he spent there. He recently ventured into mens designing as well. In 2008, Matthew won the Red Carpet Designer of the Year award at the 2008 British Fashion Awards.
Vivienne Westwood
Some call this fashion designer icon the Queen of Punk. With the rise of punk rock in the late 70′s, Ms Westwood , along with other designers, created the classic punk outfit style. Since, her designs have graduate to clean lines and voluminous use of various fabrics. She has been awarded the British designer of the year award on three occasions.
Paul Smith
Some call Paul Smith the king of British menswear fashion. He let the design world know that patterned shirts for men could prove fashionable. Another addition to British fashion that Mr Smith added was accessories for men, including wallets, cufflinks and colorful ties. After perfecting his menswear line, he ventured into women’s fashions and has garnered just as much popularity in that arena. His latest honor was winning the 2011 British Fashion Award for Outstanding Achievement in Fashion.
Christopher Kane
Although of Scottish descent, Mr Kane now bases his fashion design business in London. His fashion designs are geared toward the younger generation. Several years ago when beginning his fashion career, he experimented with neon colors. Mr Kane still loves to use bright colors in his collections. His designs feature mini dress styles accented by bright designs and accessories. He recently was awarded the British New Establishment Award for his modern and creative fashion offerings.
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