Jasper Conran

(Born 1960) Trained Parsons School of Art and Design, New York 1975-77. Worked briefly for Fiorucci in New York and Wallis in London Produced first collection 1979 aged just 19 years. From the outset, Conran's precision-cut refined and linear clothes were a great success. Respected for his fine workmanship, attention to detail and use of distinctive textile designs many his own. Recently diversified into the more experimental area of costume design for ballet and theatre. British Designer or the Year 1986.

Source: The Cutting Edge - 50 years of British Fashion. The Overlook Press.

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