If you've never heard of Christopher Bailey, do not fear, you are not out of the loop. Bailey is the creative force behind Burberry. He took a classic British house and revitalized the style. Bailey is in charge of Burberry's Prorsum label, where his creativity in blending classic Burberry style with London street style has infused the posh house with a new breath of life. The New York Times said of Bailey's 2002 collections, "Just as Dior under John Galliano now stands for a chaotic blend of the old and the impudently new, so should Burberry under Mr. Bailey."
Bailey has a Masters of Arts from the Royal College of Art in London. He worked with Donna Karan before moving to Gucci in 1996 as a senior designer. In May 2001, Bailey was named design director of Burberry. Burberry London, the brand's core range collection is still designed by an in-house team. Under his direction Burberry has once again come to the forefront in fashion. And, really, he's just managed to make the label exude cool.
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