Christopher Bates (fashion designer)
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Christopher Bates is a Canadian menswear designer based in Milan, Italy.[1]
Biography[]
Born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Bates completed a Bachelor of Arts program at the University of British Columbia and went on to complete a Management Certificate in Marketing Communications at British Columbia Institute of Technology.[2] After working in the Vancouver marketing industry for five years he moved to Milan to study Fashion Design at Istituto Marangoni.[3] After graduating he founded the Christopher Bates brand in Canada in 2008,[2] and has since relocated to Milan where he designs and oversees management operations.[4]
Brand[]
The personality and aesthetic of the Christopher Bates brand has been recognized for its contemporary European tailoring and bespoke details.[5][6] A recurring signature style in his collections is the 'Romeo' dress shirt which features a kiss print on the collar.[7] The brand has seen partnerships with Holt Renfrew, Gotstyle, Gilt,[5] and collaborative projects with Browns[8] and Air Canada.[9]
Notable clients[]
His clothing has been worn by Greg Bryk, Kristopher Higgins, Ramin Karimloo, John Boyega, Jordan Weller, Charlie Carrick, Tygh Runyan, Alex Di Giorgio, Craig Olejnik, Gennaro Laccarino, and Ron MacLean.[10]
Awards[]
2012 Mercedes-Benz StartUp Program Feature Designer[11]
2014 Included as one of Canada's Top 100 Most Influential People[12]
2014 Notable Award for Fashion in Canada[13]
2015 CAFA Menswear Designer of the Year Award Nomination[14]
References[]
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- ^ "Christopher Bates, menswear mogul, moved by Milan". thestar.com. 26 February 2015.
- ^ a b "fragrance Q&A with menswear designer Christopher Bates". The Whale & The Rose. Archived from the original on 2016-03-16. Retrieved 2015-10-13.
- ^ "5 Reasons We Love Christopher Bates". DailyXY – Guy Stuff. Archived from the original on 2015-12-08. Retrieved 2015-10-13.
- ^ "Sealed with a Kiss @ WMCFW…….Christopher Bates -". beautybuzz411.com.
- ^ "Christopher Bates says designing new Air Canada uniforms 'a career highlight'". News.nationalpost.com. 1 September 2015. Retrieved 14 November 2017.
- ^ "Christopher Bates to design new uniforms for Air Canada". CTV News.
- ^ "Welcome to CAFA - Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards". cafawards.ca. Archived from the original on 2015-09-15. Retrieved 2015-10-13.
- ^ "Christopher Bates". Empress Group.
- ^ "Christopher Bates". TOM FW. Archived from the original on 2016-02-21. Retrieved 2015-10-13.
- ^ "Canadian Designer Christopher Bates Talks Young Professional Fashion - Notable Life". Notable.ca. 4 March 2015. Retrieved 14 November 2017.
- ^ "CAFA 2015 Nominees Have Been Announced! Did Your Faves Make The List?". Gracie Carroll.
- Living people
- British Columbia Institute of Technology alumni
- Canadian fashion designers
- Menswear designers
- People from Vancouver
- University of British Columbia alumni