Christopher Shannon

A Liverpudlian, Shannon graduated from Central Saint Martins with an MA in Menswear, studying under Louise Wilson.

After working with the designers Judy Blame, Kim Jones, William Baker,{{cite web|last=Anderson|first=James|title=Christopher Shannon: What Are You Into?|url=http://www.districtmtv.co.uk/article/topic/style/1npr61/christopher-shannon-what-are-you-into/3dh165?docView=%2Fdocuments%2Fnews%2Fdetail&navContainer=newsHub|publisher=District MTV|accessdate=7 January 2013}} and the fashion label Helmut Lang,{{cite web|last=Herron|first=Emma|title=Christopher Shannon|url=http://www.stampmag.co.uk/christopher-shannon/|publisher=STAMP Magazine|accessdate=7 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130605212953/http://www.stampmag.co.uk/christopher-shannon/|archive-date=5 June 2013|url-status=dead}} he launched his business at the end of the first decade of the 2000s with sponsorship from NEWGEN MEN, a programme launched by the British Fashion Council and Topman for supporting up-and-coming British menswear designers.{{cite web|title=About NEWGEN MEN|url=http://www.britishfashioncouncil.com/content/1598/NEWGEN-MEN|publisher=British Fashion Council|accessdate=7 January 2013}} When Shannon presented his Spring/Summer 2011 collection at Men's Day at London Fashion Week in September 2010, the fashion journalist Charlie Porter named him as one of the two key designers of the day for his contemporary, colour-blocked streetwear-influenced pieces.{{cite news|last=Porter|first=Charlie|title=New names prove their worth on menswear day of London Fashion Week|url=http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/news-features/TMG8020024/New-names-prove-their-worth-on-menswear-day-of-London-Fashion-Week.html|accessdate=7 January 2013|newspaper=The Telegraph|date=23 September 2010}} His work combines elements of masculine sportswear with unexpected details such as traditionally feminine frills,{{cite news|last=Walker|first=Harriet|title=Menswear with a feminine touch|url=http://www.iol.co.za/lifestyle/style/fashion/menswear-with-a-feminine-touch-1.1031645#.UOtGwXe-a5I|accessdate=7 January 2013|newspaper=Independent Online|date=24 February 2011}} folklore influences,{{cite news|last=Oliver|first=William|title=Christopher Shannon Menswear S/S13 Inspired folklore and festivals, Shannon showed his signature pieces in loud colours|url=http://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/13709/1/christopher-shannon-menswear-s-s13|accessdate=7 January 2013|newspaper=Dazed & Confused|date=July 2012}} or patchwork and embroidery.{{cite news|last=Dezan|first=Anzej|title=Spring/Summer 2013 Menswear: Christopher Shannon|url=http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/spring-summer-2013/mens/christopher-shannon|accessdate=7 January 2013|newspaper=Vogue.co.uk|date=16 June 2012}}

Along with Nasir Mazhar and Michael van der Ham, Shannon was asked by Danny Boyle to design costumes for dancers in the 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony.{{cite news|last=Alexander|first=Ella|title=Opening Ceremony|url=http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/2012/07/27/opening-ceremony-london---designer-costumes|accessdate=22 January 2013|newspaper=Vogue UK|date=28 July 2012}}

In additional to his mainline collection Shannon has consulted for and collaborated with many brands including Reebok, Colette (boutique), Opening Ceremony (brand), Eastpak, Cambridge Satchel Company, Kickers, Caterpillar Inc., Zippo, River Island, Topman and in 2017 launched his first fragrance with Mark Buxton and Verduu. He has also contributed in a styling capacity to magazines such as Arena Homme Plus, i-D and Man About Town.

Shannon was the recipient of the inaugural BFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund, supported by Vertu, in June 2014. He has been nominated for the Emerging Menswear Award at the British Fashion Awards and the LVMH Young Fashion Designer Prize, and been involved in the innovative MAN, NEWGEN and Fashion Forward sponsorship schemes.{{Cite web |url=http://www.concrete-studio.com/#/christopher-shannon/ |title=Menswear Sales PR Agency & Showroom – Concrete Studio |access-date=30 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160826105358/http://www.concrete-studio.com/#/christopher-shannon/ |archive-date=26 August 2016 |url-status=dead }}

Celebrities who have worn his designs include Drake,{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/style/2013/09/drake-christopher-shannon-bomber-jacket-elliott-wilson-interview |website=Complex Networks |title=Drake Wore a Christopher Shannon Bomber Jacket During His Elliott Wilson Interview }} Rihanna,{{cite news|url=hausofrihanna.com/rihanna-christopher-shannon-denim-jacket-jeans/}} Tyga,{{cite news|url=pausemag.co.uk/2015/08/spotted-tyga-in-christopher-shannon-at-st-barts/}} Rae Sremmurd{{cite web|url=crackmagazine.net/article/music/rae-sremmurd-top-pops/}} J Hus,{{cite news|url=http://www.thefader.com/2017/04/25/j-hus-fader-cover-story-interview-afrobeats |title=J Hus is the Sound of Diaspora's Boomerang }} Chris Brown,{{cite news|url=uk.style.yahoo.com/exclusive-christopher-shannon-rihanna-chris-brown-wearing-kidda-122644817.html}} Stormzy,{{cite news|url=http://www.hungertv.com/feature/stormzy-is-our-hunger-12-cover-star/}} Labrinth,{{cite news|url=au.riverisland.com/styleinsider/blog/2015/10/river-island-x-christopher-shannon-as-seen-on}} Kylie Minogue,{{cite news|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/kylie-minogue-lights-up-the-singapore-grand-prix-stage-in-revealing-red-tassled-dress/news-story/47b93ecda07debfad8a2fa9236c936d8}} ASAP Rocky,{{cite news|url=styleblazer.com/122712/fashion-killa-aap-rocky-styles-his-own-ok-ni-shoot/}} Olly Alexander,{{cite news|url=ollyyearsalexander.tumblr.com/page/2}} Louis Tomlinson,{{cite news|url=noisey.vice.com/en_uk/article/3kn74y/louis-tomlinson-interview-2017}} Iggy Azalea,{{cite news|url=http://www.nme.com/news/music/iggy-azalea-twerk-mo-bounce-video-2027133 |title=Watch Iggy Azalea twerk and wear Sports Direct parody sweatshirt in 'Mo Bounce' video |date=24 March 2017 }} Neneh Cherry,{{cite news|title=www.theguardian.com/fashion/2014/nov/11/neneh-cherry-street-style-hits-pictures-look}} and Mabel.{{cite news|url=i-d.vice.com/en_us/article/59b87z/daydreams-and-nightmares-with-future-star-mabel}}

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