Kim Jones (designer)

Kim Jones is a British menswear designer, who since graduating from Central St Martins MA menswear has developed a cult following for his refined, casual clothing.

Jones has presented 7 collections for his main line, presentations varied from films with Toyin, to a book with American art photographer Luke Smalley, he presented his first catwalk collection in September 2003 at London fashion week. He has made his Paris debut in July 2004, at the Paris men’s fashion week.

Alongside his own collection Jones designs and works for a variety of companies, one includes designing a range for sports brand Umbro, entitled Umbro by Kim Jones. Jones has also worked as an art director and stylist for publications such as Dazed and Confused, Numero Homme, Another magazine, Ten + and the New York Times. The Face magazine had him as one of the top 100 influential people in fashion, at number 20.

Stockists include Browns, Maria Luisa, Pineal Eye, Harrods, I.T Hong Kong, Seven New York, plus various in Japan including The Edge of the Looking Glass by Kim Jones in Tokyo

He is currently said to be working with Kanye West on his eagerly anticipated fashion line Pastelle.

Projects

Short film with Toyin for launch of Autumn/ Winter 2003 collection edited by Andrew Daffy

Short film for showstudio.com with Toyin entitled “ Raphi”

Book with Luke Smalley published in April 2004 by Twin Palms

Museum of London “The London Look – fashion from the street to catwalk” exhibition, Oct 2004

SS07 Parade in Melbourne, Australia

Awards

• Topshop New Generation Award, twice winner

• Dazed and Confused/Egg Bursary

• GQ Magazine – 3 nominations for “Man Of The Year” Awards two years running

• Elle Style Awards – 3 nominations

• Arena magazine- menswear design award nominee

External links

* [http://www.kimjones.com/ Kim Jone's homepage]
* [http://www.umbrobykimjones.com/ Umbro by Kim Jones]