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On the eve of the launch of his latest collection, hotel. Every room would be a bridal suite.”
Ian says his new designs are inspired from one of Ian says he admirers many of his peers, past and
his favourite fashion eras. present, his favourite one of the world’s greatest.
“T_he new collection is based upon the 1950s era, “My favourite designer is Christian Dior and I
with debutante gowns in lavish fabrics and pastel really admire Lolita Lempicka,” he continues,
colours.” “Gemma Steele who works with me, she won the
Ian has always had a natural creative flair. If he Best Student Designer Award in 2007.”
hadn’t ventured into the glamorous world of T_he creative industry is still flowing. London
couture fashion, Ian would still be working within Fashion Week and Weekend and the various
fashion, he says, “Maybe styling or costume other mini-Fashion Weeks take place in cities
making. around the country is proof that despite entering
a socialist area, young designers haven’t given up
“My biggest achievement has hope of entering the industry.
been starting my own label,
“Stay focused, don’t give up, follow your gut
instinct and write letters to prospective employers
after working for others all
over and over again and finally they will see you,”
is Ian’s advice to budding designers.
my life. We started the busi-
Ten years ago Ian Stuart’s own ambition and
ness six years ago and have
perseverance paid off when he won the Best New
Designer of the Year Award.
never looked back.”
“In 1999 I won Brides Magazine’s Best New
Designer of the Year. It was the first award I had
“I was always interested in art and design, so I ever won and it was a wonderful feeling to have
studied a degree in fashion design, which my work honoured in such a way.”
ultimately led me to a career in fashion.” As a designer it is natural to evolve and work with
Ian Stuart the brand was set up in 1999 started different designers, it was however Ian’s move to
after his somewhat unusual meeting with his now go solo, that brought about his biggest personal
partner, Peter Tague. success.
“As it would happen, we met in the rain, on New “My biggest achievement has been starting my
Year’s Eve in 1999. own label, after working for others all my life. We
“We have been together since that time. It is the started the business six years ago and have never
perfect combination of creativity and business looked back.”
knowledge.” Key to Ian’s development as a designer was his
In this day and age when journalists must be web as time spent in New York. “At the time we decided
well as word savvy and celebrities lend their name to move to New York it was purely a career move
to fragrances as well as films, Ian says he’d love to and I enjoyed the experience of living in another
follow in the footsteps of Philip Treacy and country for nine years.”
Missoni, fashion designers who have stepped into From Bali where Ian says he would spend his
the realm of interior design. Treacy as Design ideal day, to New York where he once lived, Ian
Director to the opulent G Hotel in Galway, Ireland has travelled the world, showcasing his collections
and Missoni who will soon open a luxury boutique and becoming a brand.
hotel in Edinburgh. “It would be great to style a
Ian Stuart’s collection is sold exclusively to some of the finest bridal salons who have
unparalleled reputations for service and ambience. Ian Stuart makes frequent designer
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appearances at bridal salons throughout the country, where brides can discuss their ideas
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with him in person. T_he couture styling of this collection is enhanced by style changes
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Ian Stuart is exclusively available at Chester Bridal Gallery, part of T_he Bridal Gallery
Group.Chester Bridal Gallery, 66 – 68 Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 2HT
T: 01244 340707 W: www.chesterbridalgallery.com, E: enquiries@chesterbridalgallery.com
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