Antonio Berardi
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Born | 1968 (age 55–56) Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom |
Nationality | British |
Education | Central Saint Martins, class of 1993 |
Occupation | Fashion designer |
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Awards | Harper's Bazaar Dress of the Year 2009[1] |
Website | antonioberardi |
Antonio Berardi (born 1968)[2] is a British fashion designer of Sicilian descent, known especially for his dresses. He currently shows his collection at London fashion week, but has shown at Milan and Paris in the past.[3][4]
Early life and career
Berardi was born in
Aesthetic and influences
Berardi is known for his "sensual, figure-hugging dresses" and a "striking, classical, dressed-up" style featuring "advanced fabrics and manufacturing techniques."[1] He has named music, independent film, post-modern art, Catholic symbolism, Italian art and culture, urban street style, lingerie, and the female form as his design influences.[1][3][6]
In Milan in 2003, he showed a coat illuminated with light bulbs that lit up to form a crucifix.[3] He designed the trompe-l'œil corset black-and white dress with lace detailing worn by Gwyneth Paltrow in November 2008 at the premiere of the film Two Lovers,[7] named "Dress of the Year" for 2009 by Harper's Bazaar magazine.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Dress of the Year 2009". Fashion Museum, Bath. Archived from the original on 5 November 2012. Retrieved 30 April 2011.
- ^ a b c "Antonio Berardi" Archived 5 May 2013 at archive.today Lincolnshire Echo 19 March 2009; retrieved 30 April 2011
- ^ a b c d e "Antonio Berardi profile on FMD". Fashion Model Directory. Retrieved 30 April 2011.
- ^ Armstrong, Lisa (3 May 2013). "Antonio Berardi: Back on top thanks to Gwyneth's bottom". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
- ^ Treneman, Ann (14 March 1998). "Profile: Wendy Dagworthy – Mentor a la mode". The Independent. Archived from the original on 7 May 2022. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
- ^ "Antonio Berardi" London Fashion Week; retrieved 30 April 2011
- ^ "Profile of a fashion innovator: Antonio Berardi". The Guardian. 28 April 2011. Retrieved 12 July 2014.