Julien McDonald
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Julien Macdonald, March 2016
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Julien Macdonald 19 March 1971 Cyfarthfa - Wales |
| Residence | London, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Label(s) | Julien Macdonald |
Julien Macdonald OBE (born 19 March 1971 in Merthyr Tydfil) is a Welsh fashion designer who has appeared as judge on the television programme, Britain & Ireland's Next Top Model. In 2001, he was named "British Fashion Designer of the Year", and on 15 March 2001, was appointed as chief designer at Givenchy (Alexander McQueen's successor). His atelier is at Old Burlington Street, London.
Macdonald attended Cyfarthfa High School in his place of birth, the working class town of Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. Julien was taught knitting by his mother and soon became interested in design.
Macdonald was also interested in a career as a dancer, but, instead, studied textiles at the Faculty of Arts and Architecture, Brighton, England. He then became a student at the Royal College of Art, where he gained a master's degree.
Soon after graduation, Macdonald was recruited by Karl Lagerfeld to work for Chanel, a role that was accompanied by freelance work creating knitwear for Alexander McQueen.
In 2000, Macdonald was appointed to the position of chief designer at the Paris Haute Couture house of Givenchy (as successor to Alexander McQueen); and, in 2001, he was named British Fashion Designer of the Year.
He was selected by British Airways in 2001 to redesign their flight attendants' uniforms.
In 2014, Julien Macdonald launched an eyewear range in collaboration with Vision Express. At the launch party the designer said: "As I expand into eyewear, it was important that the collection accurately embraced the design and detailing that people know and love about the Julien Macdonald fashion house. Glasses are as much a statement fashion accessory as a handbag or earrings. For me it’s about completing the picture, by having a pair of eye-catching frames to compliment any outfit, and for any occasion. These are definitely not glasses to hide behind – these frames will put the wearer bang in the spotlight."
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