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Parsons-educated U.K. native Jasper Conran debuted his design company in 1978 with a womenswear line. Menswear followed in 1985, and today, the recently anointed officer of the British Empire has put his stamp on furniture, china, and luggage, all of which remain popular for a clean aesthetic that’s dressed-up but not buttoned-up. He appeals to bluebloods—having designed wedding dresses for Lady Sarah Chatto and Jasmine Guinness—and the masses, with his lower-price line at Debenhams department store still as popular as ever since its debut in 1996.
“‘‘I don't see myself as a fashion designer. I see myself as a designer. I design clothes, but I also design a lot of other stuff. When I design clothes, I'm more interested in the cut and the craftsmanship of clothing as opposed to trendiness.””—Jasper Conran The Sunday Business Post
“I feel that I am in my heart more dressmaker than showman. I like making the much quieter things that are craft and skill based, that's my love. For me making quite simple dresses is a pleasure.”—Jasper Conran The Independent
“I went to Parson's School in New York, but I actually thought Calvin Klein was quite boring.... I thought, 'Oh God, please don't make me be a beige coat' and I kicked against being categorised.”—Jasper Conran The Independent
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