Grace Wales Bonner | |
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.jpg) Wales Bonner in 2015 | |
| Born | Grace Wales South London, England |
| Alma mater | Central Saint Martins |
| Occupation | Fashion designer |
| Employer | University of Applied Arts, Vienna |
| Awards | L'Oréal Professionnel Talent award |
| Website | walesbonner |
Grace Wales Bonner MBE is an English fashion designer.[1] Her designs are characterized by a blend of sportswear and tailoring, as well as her interest in infusing everyday wardrobe essentials with a refined elegance.[2] In 2014, she founded the London-based label Wales Bonner, originally specializing in menswear.[1][3]
Since founding her eponymous brand, Wales Bonner awards include Emerging Menswear Designer at the British Fashion Awards (2015), the LVMH Young Designer Prize (2016), Winner of the British Fashion Council/ Vogue Designer Fashion Fund (2019) and CFDA International Men's Designer of the Year (2021). In June 2022 she was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to fashion. Wales Bonner is the head of the department of Fashion Design at the University of Applied Arts, Vienna.[1]
- ^ a b c "About"., Wales Bonner website.
- ^ Tashjian, Rachel (28 September 2020). "For Grace Wales Bonner, the Tracksuit Is Sacred". GQ. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ "Grace Wales Bonner", BoF 500.