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Julien Macdonald
Julien Macdonald OBE (born 19 March 1971) is a British fashion designer from Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, who has appeared as judge on the television programme, Britain & Ireland's Next Top Model. In 2001, he was named "British Fashion Designer of the Year", and on 15 March 2001, was appointed as chief designer at Givenchy (Alexander McQueen's successor). His atelier is at Old Burlington Street, London.
In July 2023, Julien Macdonald Limited, the fashion label fronted by Julien Macdonald, was placed into creditors' voluntary liquidation. The company’s winding-up proceedings commenced on 12 July 2023, with joint liquidators Alan Coleman and Marco Piacquadio of FTS Recovery appointed to oversee the process. The business had faced financial difficulties following a loss of revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic and the collapse of key retail partners, including Debenhams.
In February 2026, Macdonald returned to London Fashion Week, presenting his autumn/winter 2026 collection at The Shard in London.
Julien Macdonald was born in Merthyr Tydfil, where he attended Cyfarthfa High School. When Julien finished High School he studied Art at The College Merthyr Tydfil, where he developed his design skills with lecturer Martyn Jones. He was taught knitting by his mother and soon became interested in design.
Julien Macdonald was also interested in a career as a dancer, but, instead, studied textiles at the Faculty of Arts and Architecture, Brighton. He then became a student at the Royal College of Art, where he gained a master's degree.
Soon after graduation, Julien Macdonald was recruited by Karl Lagerfeld to work for Chanel, a role that was accompanied with creating knitwear for Alexander McQueen.
In 2001, Julien Macdonald was appointed to the position of chief designer at the Paris Haute Couture house of Givenchy (as successor to Alexander McQueen); and, in 2001, he was named British Fashion Designer of the Year. He forms part of the media profile given to Welsh figures in the Cool Cymru movement.
He was selected by British Airways in 2001 to redesign their cabin crew's uniforms.
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Julien Macdonald
Julien Macdonald OBE (born 19 March 1971) is a British fashion designer from Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, who has appeared as judge on the television programme, Britain & Ireland's Next Top Model. In 2001, he was named "British Fashion Designer of the Year", and on 15 March 2001, was appointed as chief designer at Givenchy (Alexander McQueen's successor). His atelier is at Old Burlington Street, London.
In July 2023, Julien Macdonald Limited, the fashion label fronted by Julien Macdonald, was placed into creditors' voluntary liquidation. The company’s winding-up proceedings commenced on 12 July 2023, with joint liquidators Alan Coleman and Marco Piacquadio of FTS Recovery appointed to oversee the process. The business had faced financial difficulties following a loss of revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic and the collapse of key retail partners, including Debenhams.
In February 2026, Macdonald returned to London Fashion Week, presenting his autumn/winter 2026 collection at The Shard in London.
Julien Macdonald was born in Merthyr Tydfil, where he attended Cyfarthfa High School. When Julien finished High School he studied Art at The College Merthyr Tydfil, where he developed his design skills with lecturer Martyn Jones. He was taught knitting by his mother and soon became interested in design.
Julien Macdonald was also interested in a career as a dancer, but, instead, studied textiles at the Faculty of Arts and Architecture, Brighton. He then became a student at the Royal College of Art, where he gained a master's degree.
Soon after graduation, Julien Macdonald was recruited by Karl Lagerfeld to work for Chanel, a role that was accompanied with creating knitwear for Alexander McQueen.
In 2001, Julien Macdonald was appointed to the position of chief designer at the Paris Haute Couture house of Givenchy (as successor to Alexander McQueen); and, in 2001, he was named British Fashion Designer of the Year. He forms part of the media profile given to Welsh figures in the Cool Cymru movement.
He was selected by British Airways in 2001 to redesign their cabin crew's uniforms.