Paul Costelloe
Paul Costelloe | |
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Costelloe in 2015 | |
Born |
Dublin, Ireland | 27 June 1945
Nationality | Irish |
Occupation | Fashion Designer |
Years active | 1979–present |
Known for | Paul Costelloe |
Spouse(s) |
Anne Cooper (m. 1979) |
Children | 7 |
Website |
paulcostelloe |
Paul Costelloe (born 27 June 1945) is an Irish-American designer best known in the fashion world in Britain and Ireland.
Life and career
Irish-American designer Paul Costelloe is one of the most established names in British and Irish fashion. Since the establishment of the fashion house under his own name, this family owned and run business has been a leader in the use of hand-crafted, luxurious fabrics combined with cutting edge design, innovation and creativity. Based at his design studio in the heart of London's fashion district, Paul works with renowned technicians, suppliers and manufacturers to deliver collections of the highest quality, texture and comfort. These include his sampling unit in central London as well as working with a family owned manufacturing unit in the Ancona region of central Italy. Paul began his path in the fashion industry at the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture in Paris but found he learnt more just by living in Paris during the era of Ungardo and Cardin. He was then appointed Design Assistant to Jacques Esterel before moving to Milan to support Marks & Spencer in their drive to enter the Italian market. Although this drive was not successful, Paul stayed on in Milan as designer for the luxury department store La Rinascente. A move to the USA was followed by his appointment as designer to Anne Fogarty in New York after which Paul established his own label, Paul Costelloe Collections. The Paul Costelloe name today encompasses a wide range of collections including womenswear, menswear, bags and accessories, homeware, jewellery, eyewear and children's occasionwear. He has also developed a highly successful business in developing corporate wear concepts for major multi-nationals and sports teams including British Airways, Delta Airlines and the Irish Olympic Team.
Personal life
Costelloe married Anne Cooper in 1979, and has seven children. In 1999, he moved from Dublin to London where his designer label is based.
In popular culture
"Catwalk King Still Misses his Princess - The TimesProfits at designer Paul Costelloe's Firm Triple in Two Years
References
- Official website
- London Fashion Week profile
- Paul Costelloe at the Fashion Model Directory
- Official Menswear Shop
- Paul Costelloe Living Collection][http://www.dunnesstores.com/costelloe-living/home/fcp-category/home
- Paul Costelloe Studio Collection (Womenswear)*Paul Costelloe Childrens Occasion Wear== External links ==