BAILEY Christopher (Designer)

Christopher Bailey's brilliance at Burberry lies in his ability not only to respect the brand's traditions but also to respect the brand's traditions but also to update them with an understanding of modern dressing. The iconic trench, always represented in the collections, retains original features _epaulettes, D-ring buckles and gun flaps_ but has a tighter, sharper silhouette. Bailey has made the Burberry name synonymous with cool, British style, whilst creating innovative collections without losing Burberry's distinctive heritage. A graduate from London's Royal College of Art in 1994, he immediately stepped into a role at Donna Karan womenswear. From there he moved to Gucci, before joining Burberry as creative director in 2001, and becoming chief creative officer in 2009. In 2005 and 2009 he won Designer of the Year at the British Fashion Awards and was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to the British Fashion Industry in 2009.

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