Matthew Williamson
About
Matthew Williamson was born in Chorlton, Manchester, on October 23rd, 1971.
After graduating from St. Martin’s London in 1994, he started his early life with a back-packing tour of Mexico and Guatemala, soaking up the colours and designs and a brilliant colour palette which became useful in later life. He made 17 trips to India learning techniques for the intricate embroidery that features in his work. Alongside these trips, he freelanced with Monsoon for two years.
In 1996, he launched his own label, showing a collection of fluid, bias-cut dresses and skirts as well as cashmere twinsets. The use of sweaters over such dresses suggests a nonchalant glamour, which allows his clothes to pass smoothly from day to evening wear. He called his first collection "Electric Angels". Every piece was handcrafted.
The Look
Filmy fabrics, dusky pastels, lots of pretty details, delicate lace and opalescent organza thick with embroidery, scattered with beads are the kind of dainty garments that are so popular with his clientele.
Who Wears It
Sienna Miller, Lindsy Lohan, Halle Berry, Naomi Watts, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kirsten Dunst, Heather Graham, Jade Jagger, Sophie Dahl, Plum Sykes