Quick Info
| Profession | Fashion designer |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 14/12/1969 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | Darlington, UK |
Latest News about Giles Deacon
15/06/2025
Giles Deacon launched a new sustainable fashion initiative in collaboration with a major UK retailer, focusing on upcycled materials and circular design principles. The initiative aims to reduce textile waste by 30% within the first year and includes a series of educational workshops for young designers.
03/02/2025
Deacon was honored with the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' at the British Fashion Awards for his enduring influence on the industry and his innovative contributions to contemporary fashion design over the past two decades. The award recognized his work with GILES and his mentorship of emerging designers.
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Bio/Wiki
| Giles Deacon is a British fashion designer best known for his playful, bold designs and high-profile collaborations. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'1'' |
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| Weight | 85 kg |
| Eye Color | Green-hazel |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Barnard Castle School, County Durham |
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| College | Harrogate College of Arts, Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design |
| Educational Qualification | Foundational Arts & Fashion |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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| Hobbies | Swimming, drawing, reading, hiking, macramé, and gardening |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | David (Agricultural Salesman) |
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| Mother | Judith (Housewife) |
| Siblings | An older sister |
Career
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Favourites
| Movie | Teenwolf |
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| Album | Hacienda acid-house classics |
| Book | Ways of Seeing by John Berger |
| Clothing | Happy colorful socks and Tom Ford boxer shorts |
| Restaurant | Nando's |
| Art Piece | Works of Irving Penn |
| Car | 1950s Bristol |
| Building | Sir John Soane's Museum in Lincoln's Inn |
| Own Collection | Swan Collection (2012) |
Style Quotient
| Bicycle Collection | 1 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Gilles Deacon is a British fashion designer and creative director. | |
| 2. He collaborated with designers such as Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, Bottega Veneta, and Tom Ford. | |
| 3. GILES, his own label, was founded in 2003. | |
| 4. He started drawing at the age of three. | |
| 5. In 2010, he was appointed as the creative director of Ungaro. | |
| 6. Deacon participated in the Channel 4 entertainment series, New Look Style the Nation. | |
| 7. As a child, he had a strong passion for animals and insects. | |
| 8. He collaborated with Cadbury's Caramel Nibbles in 2013. | |
| 9. Deacon also collaborated with the British fashion brand Mulberry. | |
| 10. At Central St Martins, he shared a classroom with renowned designers. | |
| 11. He designed clothes for famous celebrities. | |
| 12. Deacon designed Pippa Middleton's wedding dress in 2017. | |
| 13. In 2008, he showcased a collection with a Pac-Man theme. | |
| 14. Drawing is therapeutic and calming for him. | |
| 15. Deacon enjoys swimming, hiking, macramé, and gardening. | |
| 16. His sources of inspiration include Elsa Schiaparelli, Miuccia Prada, Coco Chanel, Mr. J.M. Millet, and Yves Saint Laurent. | |
| 17. Giles Deacon is a British fashion designer and creative director. | |
| 18. He joined Paris Fashion Week in 2016. | |
| 19. His pieces are in the permanent collections of the V&A Museum in London and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. | |
| 20. He began teaching at the Royal College of Art. | |
| 21. He collaborated on interior design with Peter Reed and Matches Fashion in 2020. |