Christina Perrin
About
Christina Perrin, a native of Cincinnati Ohio graduated from Babson College with a B.S. in Business Communications and Entrepreneurial Studies. Shortly thereafter, Perrin moved to Chicago where she worked in management consulting and marketing. Her great love of fashion (inspired by both her mother's and grandmother's sense of style) made her realize that she needed a "career change."
In the mid 90's, Perrin moved to New York to pursue a career in fashion design. Combining her business skills with her visionary sense of style, she held her first show in April of 1999. The show earned her rave reviews from the press and retailers and a legion of appreciative fans.
For the past nine years, Christina has made children’s causes a priority, working closely with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and has recently been involved in a project with Jacques D’Amboise and the children of the National Dance Institute. Christina has also been active with the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.
Perrin lives in a loft in New York City’s Tribeca with her dog George, and continues to pursue her love of architecture, nature and travel.
The Look
Natural sexiness, an air of nonchalance combined with an edgy amusing slant. This is Christina Perrin’s forte. Inspired by legendary fashion icons like Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent and Elsa Schiaparelli, Perrin’s hallmark has become sleek silhouettes in luxurious fabrications with an eye for rich color and detail. Christina Perrin’s avant-garde use of leather and fur, unusual tailoring, and her choice of distinctive fabrics has garnered her an ever-increasing following. Her day and evening wear are sophisticated, body-enhancing and always accessible.
Who Wears It
Charlize Theron, Holly Hunter, Hilary Swank, Leelee Sobieski, Sela Ward, Debra Messing, Portia de Rossi, Tyra Banks, Lorraine Bracco, Jenna Elfman, Cate Blanchett, Faith Hill, Christina Ricci, Meg Ryan