Ángel Schlesser
Ángel Schlesser is a Spanish designer fashion house founded by the designer of the same name and based in Madrid. It produces ready-to-wear collections and has shown at Madrid Fashion Week for more than 25 years.
| Founder | Ángel Schlesser (Ángel Fernández Ovejero) |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Runway | Madrid Fashion Week |
| Award | Premio Nacional de Diseño de Moda 2022 |
| Website | angelschlesser.com |
What is Ángel Schlesser?
Ángel Schlesser is a Spanish designer label named after its founder, the designer born Ángel Fernández Ovejero. The house is one of the established names of the Madrid catwalk, having presented collections at Madrid Fashion Week, formerly Pasarela Cibeles, for more than a quarter of a century.
History
In May 2016 the founder sold the company to Óscar Areces, a shareholder and former El Corte Inglés executive, while retaining a minority stake. The Spring/Summer 2017 collection shown at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid was designed by Carolina Menéndez and Alexandre García. The company has since continued to strengthen its creative team, including hiring designer Daniel Rabaneda. In 2022 Ángel Schlesser received Spain's Premio Nacional de Diseño de Moda.
Products and positioning
The brand presents seasonal ready-to-wear collections on the Madrid runway and sits within Spain's designer fashion segment, with its name and the founder's national recognition central to its identity.
Why it matters
Ángel Schlesser is a reference point in contemporary Spanish fashion and an example of a designer house continuing under new ownership and a new creative team after its founder stepped back.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Ángel Schlesser?
The label was founded by Spanish designer Ángel Schlesser, whose real name is Ángel Fernández Ovejero.
Who owns Ángel Schlesser?
In 2016 the founder sold the company to businessman Óscar Areces while keeping a minority stake.