Gilles Deacon is a British fashion designer, and creative director and has founded his own fashion label, the Giles Deacon group.
Wiki/Biography
Gilles Deacon was born in 1969 (age 54; in 2023), in Darlington, UK, and grew up in Ullswater in the Lake District. He completed his schooling at Barnard Castle School in County Durham. After failing A-level chemistry to become a marine biologist, he took an art foundation course at Harrogate College of Arts. Later, he completed his formal education at Saint Martins College of Art in London.
A picture of Giles as a child
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 6′ 1″
Weight (approx): 85 kg
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Green-hazel
Body Measurements (approx): 44-34-38
Family
Parents & Siblings
Deacon David’s father was an agricultural salesman. His mother Judith is a housewife. He also has an older sister.
Wife & Children
He is not married.
Relationships/Affairs
In the past, Giles has dated Katie Grand (founder of Dazed & Confused and Pop Magazine and fashion stylist) and former model Sophie Dahl.
Katie Grand and Giles Deacon
He has been dating British actress Gwendoline Christie since early 2013.
Giles with his girlfriend Gwendoline
Career
As a Designer and Entrepreneur
After graduating in 1992, he teamed up with his friend Fi Doran to create the ‘Doran Deacon’ label, while also contributing illustrations to the British style magazine, Dazed & Confused. He collaborated with famous designers such as Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, Bottega Veneta, and Tom Ford. Later, he got a loan to set up his own label, GILES, which was launched in 2003. His debut collection, styled by his friend Katie Grand, was shown at London Fashion Week in February 2004. In April 2010, he was appointed creative director of the French fashion brand Ungaro . Deacon launched his first collection for Ungaro in October 2010, which was widely anticipated. However, he ended his collaboration with the brand in 2011. In 2016, Deacon introduced his first couture collection.
Deacon’s first collection for Ungaro
TV program
As a judge, Deacon made an appearance on Britain’s Next Top Model in 2010. He also participated in the Channel 4 entertainment series, New Look Style the Nation, starting in June 2011.
Jewelry Collection
Deacon has collaborated with various companies, such as Sky, Converse, and Evoke. The partnership with Evoke also resulted in the development of its debut jewelery collection in 2008.
Fashion style
Deacon is recognized for his unconventional approach to women’s fashion and often incorporates bold prints and references to pop culture in his creations. She describes her designs for GILES as provocative, funny and alluring, and emphasizes the importance of diversity between her clothes. According to Deacon, her clothes are aimed at women of all ages, including young and adult audiences. Her trademark “structured grand entrance” dresses are designed to draw attention and make a statement. In May 2011, Deacon declared that his designs were not for the faint of heart and that his collections would always be British, unique and exceptional.
Design by Giles Deacon
Winter collection by Giles
Awards, Honors, Achievements
- Best New Designer at the British Fashion Awards (2004)
- Young Designer Award at Elle magazine’s Style Awards (2005)
- British Fashion Council Fashion Forward Award (2006)
- Best British Fashion Designer at the British Fashion Awards (2006)
- Best British Designer at the Elle Style Awards (2007)
- French ANDAM Fashion Awards Grand Prix (2009)
- GQ magazine Designer of the Year (2009)
Car Collection
He doesn’t own a car and likes to ride his bike. Giles Deacon has a custom made bike from 14 Bike Co.
Giles on his bike
Property
He has his family home in Islington, London, and apartments in Paris and Italy.
Favourite
- Album: Classic acid-house Hacienda
- Book: Ways of Seeing by John Berger
- Outfit: Happy colorful socks and Tom Ford boxer shorts
- Artwork: Works by Irving Penn
- Building: Sir John Soane Museum at Lincoln’s Inn
- Own Collection: The Swan Collection (2012)
The Swan Collection by Giles Deacon
Facts/Trivia
- Giles began painting at the tender age of three, often finding inspiration from nature in the hills. His paintings are referred to as “funny little garden paintings”.
Painting by Giles Deacon
- During his childhood, Giles’ love of animals and insects led him to dream of becoming a zookeeper or marine biologist, although he failed the relevant exams.
- Giles designed the 2020 Oscars dress for American Actor Billy Porter.
Billy Porter’s costume design by Giles Deacon
- Giles’ notable collaborations include his partnership with fashion chain New Look. He launched his collection, Gold by Giles, in March 2007 and featured actress Drew Barrymore in its initial ad campaign. After that, British model Agyness Deyn became the main face of the collection for Giles’ fourth collection.
Drew Barrymore featuring Gold by Giles
- In late 2015, Giles created a womenswear collection for Debenhams, modeled by Daisy Lowe and named Giles Deacon’s Edition.
Daisy Lowe in Giles Deacon’s Edition
- Giles was responsible for designing the dress worn by Cate Blanchett at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival, which was named the best dress of the festival that year and the second best dress of all time, behind Grace Kelly.
Cate Blanchett wears a gown by Giles Deacon
- In 2005, Givenchy offered Giles a job but required him to launch his own label. Giles declined and instead chose to continue designing independent collections for London Fashion Week. (Source: Unknown)
- Giles’ passion for chocolate led her to collaborate with Cadbury’s Caramel Nibbles in 2013. She designed a strapless white tulip Nibbles dress, featuring a chocolate polka-dot print, ruffle detailing and a bold pussy-bow tie for the Caramel Bunny. In addition, she created a limited edition scarf that includes bunny eyes, colored necklaces and pink bows.
Giles Deacon’s collaboration with Cadbury Caramel Nibbles
- Giles collaborated with the British fashion brand Mulberry for two seasons and launched a line of accessories called “Mulberry for Giles”.
- While studying at Central St Martins, Giles shared classrooms with famous designers such as John Galliano, Georgina Godley, Calvin Klein, Alexander McQueen and Luella Bartley.
- Giles also designed several pieces for the New York Ballet.
Designed by Giles Deacon at the New York Ballet
- Giles Deacon designed clothes for famous celebrities such as Victoria Beckham and The Spice Girls at the 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony.
The Spice Girls wore Giles Deacon at the 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony
- He had his contract with Bottega Veneta terminated after a year when Gucci acquired the company, leading to the hiring of German designer Tomas Maier.
- In 2002, due to an infected salivary gland, Deacon had to leave Gucci after only one season.
- Her clients include Thandiwe Newton, Princess Beatrice, Scarlett Johansson, Cate Blanchett, and Kerry Washington wearing her clothes at various red carpet events.
- Pippa Middleton’s wedding dress was also designed by Deacon in May 2017.
Pippa Middleton’s wedding dress was designed by Giles
- In 2008, during London Fashion Week, Deacon showcased a futuristic themed collection, inspired by the 1980s arcade game Pac-Man. The collection features several outfits with Pac-Man characters and models wearing oversized Pac-Man helmets.
Pac-Man inspired line by Giles
- Deacon considers painting a calming and therapeutic activity, which he does every day for at least thirty minutes. She carries four different drawing books with her and also enjoys using the pottery wheel.
- Cooking, however, was not his passion, as he found the food products in his refrigerator unappealing.
- Deacon’s hobbies include swimming, hiking, macramé, and gardening.
- She has also designed several statement dresses for celebrities such as Cara Delevigne, Kendall Jenner, Pink, and Lily Allen among others.
Lily Allen shows off a dress by Gilles Deacon
Pink wears a dress designed by Giles Deacon
- Her design and style inspirations include Elsa Schiaparelli, Miuccia Prada, Coco Chanel, Mr. JM Millet and Yves Saint Laurent.
- Giles likes to drink occasionally. He eats non-vegetarian food.
Giles posted a picture of the Sangria he made
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