Richard Quinn
United Kingdom
Richard Quinn is a London womenswear label led by designer Richard Quinn, a Central Saint Martins MA graduate known for print and textiles. It drew international attention in 2018 when Queen Elizabeth II attended his show and presented him with the inaugural Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design.
| Designer and founder | Richard Quinn |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
| Segment | Luxury and designer houses |
| Notable award | Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design (2018) |
| Website | richardquinn.com |
What is Richard Quinn?
Richard Quinn is a London based womenswear and textiles label named after its designer, born in 1990. The brand's website describes him as a Central Saint Martins MA Fashion graduate and offers forward thinking womenswear and textiles, alongside bespoke appointments and an Atelier Collection.
History
Quinn won the H&M Design Award, with pieces from the winning collection sold in selected H&M stores in autumn 2017 (sources give 2016 and 2017 for the award). In April 2017 the British Fashion Council named him a NEWGEN designer to watch.
On 20 February 2018 Queen Elizabeth II attended his autumn/winter 2018 show, which Wikipedia describes as the first time she attended a commercial runway show. She presented him with the inaugural Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design. In May 2018 Amal Clooney wore a Quinn design to the Met Gala, which the same source says brought him international attention. In 2021 he collaborated with Royal Salute on a whisky collection.
Products and positioning
The current website lists ready-to-wear, icons, kaftans, evening gowns, black tie, bridal and the Atelier Collection, with autumn/winter 2026 as the featured season. The label is positioned in designer womenswear, with print as its central creative signature.
Business model and distribution
Richard Quinn sells through selected retailers including Liberty of London, Matches Fashion and Machine A, according to Wikipedia, as well as its own online shop and appointment based bespoke services. Information on ownership, investors and company size was not available in the sources reviewed, so none is stated here.
Why it matters
The brand is among the most visible London designer labels of the late 2010s, and the 2018 royal attendance remains a widely cited moment for British fashion. The founding year of the company could not be verified.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Richard Quinn?
Richard Quinn is a British designer born in 1990 and the namesake of a London womenswear and textiles label. He studied on the Central Saint Martins MA Fashion course.
Why is Richard Quinn famous?
He drew wide attention in February 2018 when Queen Elizabeth II attended his show and presented him with the first Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design.