Hussein Chalayan
Hussein Chalayan is a London-based designer label founded by the Cypriot-born designer Hussein Chalayan, a Central Saint Martins graduate. It is known for conceptual womenswear and menswear that draws on technology, film and installation.
| Designer | Hussein Chalayan |
|---|---|
| Born | Nicosia, Cyprus |
| Education | Central Saint Martins, 1993 |
| Awards | British Designer of the Year 1999, 2000 |
| Stores | London (Mayfair), Tokyo (Daikanyama) |
| Website | chalayan.com |
What is Hussein Chalayan?
Hussein Chalayan is the fashion label of the designer of the same name, who was born in Nicosia, Cyprus, and educated in Cyprus and England. He graduated with a first-class BA in Fashion from Central Saint Martins in 1993; his graduate collection, The Tangent Flows, was displayed at the London boutique Browns.
History
Chalayan was named British Designer of the Year in 1999 and 2000 and received an MBE in 2006. His Airborne collection for Autumn/Winter 2007 won the fashion category of the Brit Insurance Designs of the Year in 2008, and he received the London Design Medal in 2018. His first major show in China, Archipelago, took place in Shanghai in 2021.
Products and positioning
The label is known for conceptual collections that cross into film, installation, dance and technology.
- Womenswear and menswear collections
- Works such as the Airmail Dress
- Collaborations including Runway Rocks with Swarovski
- Film and costume projects
Distribution
The brand has operated a shop in Daikanyama, Tokyo, opened in 2004, and a flagship boutique in Mayfair, London, opened in 2015.
Why it matters
Chalayan's practice, spanning fashion, film, installation and wearable technology, has made him a key reference for experimental design at the meeting point of clothing, technology and art.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Hussein Chalayan from?
Hussein Chalayan was born in Nicosia, Cyprus, and his label is based in London.
What is Hussein Chalayan known for?
He is known for conceptual fashion that combines clothing with technology, film and installation, such as the Airborne collection and the Airmail Dress.