Robin Derrick

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Robin Derrick, Portrait

Robin Derrick (born 29 May 1962) is a British creative director, photographer, and designer, best known for his roles as

Creative Director of British Vogue as well as launching international editions of the magazine. He also served as Creative Director of Italian Elle, The Face, Arena and Glamour France
.

He worked for global fashion and beauty brands including

.

Robin Derrick
Born (1962-05-29) 29 May 1962 (age 61)
NationalityBritish
EducationCentral Saint Martins
Occupation(s)Creative Director, Photographer, Designer
Years active1984-present
Notable workBritish Vogue, i-D, Giorgio Armani, Spring Studios
SpouseLisa Eldridge (m.2007)

Career

Robin attended

editorial design
.

In 1984, he joined The Face magazine alongside Neville Brody, shaping its groundbreaking visual identity and establishing it as a style and fashion bible of its generation. Robin forged links with photographers such as Nick Knight, Mario Testino, and Juergen Teller, who have all become leaders in their fields today.

In 1986, he became a Contributing Editor for the launch of the

Art Director. Robin brought on his photographer friends including Steven Meisel, Paolo Roversi, Sarah Moon, Bruce Weber, Peter Lindbergh
, and more.

Returning to London in 1993, Derrick joined British Vogue as Art Director and later as Creative Director. During his 19 years at the magazine, he achieved the highest-selling issue in its history, as well as Campaign magazine’s Cover of the Year. He created numerous iconic covers with Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Liz Hurley, and Princess Diana. Meanwhile, Robin continued to bring in photography recruits such as Craig McDean, Mert and Marcus, Patrick Demarchelier, Lachlan Bailey, Emma Summerton, Terry Richardson, and artists like Marc Quinn, Tracey Emin, and Sam Taylor Wood.

In 2005, Robin began working as a contributing Creative Director at Giorgio Armani, overseeing campaigns for fashion, accessories, fragrance, and beauty.

Meanwhile, Robin officially joined Spring Studios as Global Executive Creative Director in 2011, overseeing the agency’s creative output across offices in London, New York, and Milan. There, he helped innovate and elevate some of luxury fashion and beauty’s biggest brands into the new era of digital and e-commerce. The creative agency had clients such as

, and more.

Robin currently serves as Creative Director at The Fashion Awards, as well as consultant Creative Director and Acting MD for Lisa Eldridge Beauty.

Awards

Two-time winner of the PPA Magazine Designer of the Year Award[1] [2]

Photo Books

  • Vogue Model, Robin Derrick, Robin Muir, Little, Brown Book Group Limited, 2010,
  • Vogue Covers: On Fashion's Front Page by Robin Derrick and Robin Muir - Little, Brown Book Group 2008; Little, Brown Book Group Limited, 2010,
  • People in Vogue: A Century of Portraits by Robin Derrick and Robin Muir - Little, Brown Book Group 2005,
  • Unseen Vogue: The Secret History of Fashion Photography by Robin Derrick and Robin Muir, Little, Brown Book Group Limited, 2004,

Family

He is married to makeup artist Lisa Eldridge; they have 2 sons and 3 cats. [4]

References

  1. ^ Robin Derrick's Biography at Vogue
  2. ^ "Robin Derrick". Luxure Magazine. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
  3. ^ Fisher, Alice (20 October 2007). "Could Kate kill a polar bear?". The Observer. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
  4. ^ "Lisa Eldridge This Life Interview". Red UK. Retrieved 10 February 2014.

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