Richard Malone
Richard Malone is a designer label founded by the Irish designer and artist Richard Malone, born in Wexford in 1990. A Central Saint Martins graduate, he won the International Woolmark Prize in 2020.
| Designer | Richard Malone |
|---|---|
| Born | Wexford, Ireland, 1990 |
| Education | Central Saint Martins (2014) |
| Awards | International Woolmark Prize 2020; LVMH Prize finalist 2019 |
| Website | richard-malone.com |
What is Richard Malone?
Richard Malone is the eponymous label of the Irish designer and artist born in Wexford in 1990. He began his art studies at Waterford College of Further Education and graduated from Central Saint Martins in 2014. Brown Thomas in Dublin bought his graduate collection.
History
Malone's career has moved between fashion and fine art. He was a finalist for the LVMH Prize in 2019 and won the International Woolmark Prize in 2020. In February 2021 he was shortlisted as a finalist for the BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund, and in 2023 he received the Golden Fleece Award. His work has been exhibited at institutions including the Royal Academy and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Products and positioning
The label designs womenswear, and its prize winning work has been built on wool. Malone's practice extends beyond seasonal collections into exhibitions and art projects, with work shown at major London institutions and held in museum settings.
- Designer womenswear
- Wool based collections
- Exhibitions and art projects
Why it matters
Malone is one of the most decorated Irish designers of his generation. His path, combining industry prizes with museum and gallery work, reflects how young designers increasingly build careers across fashion and art rather than through a conventional wholesale model alone.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Richard Malone from?
Richard Malone was born in 1990 and grew up in Wexford, Ireland.
What prizes has Richard Malone won?
He won the International Woolmark Prize in 2020 and was an LVMH Prize finalist in 2019.