Malcolm Hall
About
Malcolm Hall is a British fashion designer and is known for his flamboyant, tailored suits in velvets, satins, silks and brocades.
He was born on 14 December 1947. Hall studied at the London College of Fashion and Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, before refining his skills at the Tailor and Cutter Academy. After graduating in 1969, he became design assistant to fashion designer Ossie Clark.
Malcolm Hall launched is own label in 1972 and the label quickly gained a celebrity following.
From 1995 to 2003 Hall collaborated with designers including Catherine Walker on gowns for Princess Diana, Bruce Oldfield and Anouska Hempel.
More recently, Malcolm Hall has been working with private customers in bridal and women’s evening wear, as well as relaunching his label with a new rock-inspired collection of suits.
Malcolm Hall serves as expert "consultant fashion designer" to tailoring tutors TutorCouture.
The Look
Malcolm Hall is known for his flamboyant, tailored suits in velvets, satins, silks and brocades.
Who Wears It
Paul McCartney, Brian Eno, Ian Hunter of Mott the Hoople, Bill Wyman of The Rolling Stones, Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin, Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson of ABBA, David Cross of King Crimson, The Arrows, Billy Preston, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Bob Marley, Tony Curtis, Diana Ross, Patti Labelle, David Bowie, Lou Reed, Bryan Ferry, Brian Eno, Mott the Hoople