Gilles Deacon is a British fashion designer and creative director who founded his own fashion brand, Giles Deacon Group.
Wiki/Biography
Gilles Deacon was born in Darlington, England, in 1969 (54 years old in 2023) and grew up in Ullswater, Lake District. He completed his education at Barnard Castle School in County Durham. After failing his chemistry A-level in order to become a marine biologist, he studied an art foundation course at Harrogate School of Art. He later completed his formal education at St Martin’s College of Art in London.
Photos of Giles when he was young
appearance
Height (approximately): 6′1″
Weight (approximately): 85kg
Hair color: blonde
Eye color: green hazel
Body measurements (approximately): 44-34-38
family
Parents and siblings
Deacon’s father, David, was a produce salesman. His mother, Judith, was a homemaker. He also has a sister.
wife and children
He is unmarried.
Relationships/Affairs
Giles has dated Katie Grand (founder and fashion stylist of Dazed & Confused and Pop Magazine) and former model Sophie Dahl in the past.
Katie Grand and Giles Deacon
He has been dating British actress Gwendoline Christie since early 2013.
Giles and girlfriend Gwendoline
Profession
As a designer and entrepreneur
After graduating in 1992, he collaborated with his friend Fi Doran to create the “Doran Deacon” brand, and also contributed illustrations to the British fashion magazine Dazed & Confused. He collaborates with famous designers such as Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, Bottega Veneta and Tom Ford. Later, he obtained a loan to create his own brand, GILES, which he launched in 2003. His first collection, designed by his friend Katie Grand, debuted at London Fashion Week in February 2004. In April 2010, he was appointed creative director of French fashion brand Ungaro. Deacon launched his first collection for Ungaro in October 2010 to much anticipation. However, he ended his association with the brand in 2011. In 2016, Deacon launched his first couture collection.
Deacon’s first collection for Ungaro
TV show
As a judge, Deacon competed on Britain’s Next Top Model in 2010. He also took part in the Channel 4 entertainment series New Look Style the Nation, which started in June 2011.
Jewelry series
Deacon works with companies including Sky, Converse and Evoke. His collaboration with Evoke also led to the development of his first jewelry collection in 2008.
trendy style
Deacon is known for his unconventional approach to women’s fashion, often incorporating bold prints and pop culture references into his creations. He described GILES’ designs as provocative, humorous and seductive, and stressed the importance of diversity in clothing. According to Deacon, his clothing is suitable for women of all ages, including both young and mature audiences. His signature “structured grand entrance” dresses are designed to attract 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 uniquely British, quirky and offbeat.
Designed by Giles Deacon
Giles winter collection
Awards, Honors, Achievements
- British Fashion Awards Best Emerging Designer (2004)
- Elle Magazine Fashion Awards Young Designer Award (2005)
- British Fashion Council Fashion Vanguard Award (2006)
- British Fashion Designer of the Year at the British Fashion Awards (2006)
- Elle Style Awards Best British Designer (2007)
- French ANDAM Fashion Award Grand Prix (2009)
- GQ Magazine Designer of the Year (2009)
car collection
He doesn’t have a car and likes to ride his bicycle. Giles Deacon has a custom bike from 14 Bike Co.
Giles and his bike
characteristic
His home is in Islington, London, and apartments are in Paris and Italy.
Favorites
- Album: Hacienda acid house classic
- Book: Ways of Seeing by John Berger
- Outfit: Happy colorful socks and Tom Ford boxer shorts
- Artwork: Works by Irving Penn
- Architecture: Sir John Soane Museum at Lincoln Inn
- Own Collection: Swan Collection (2012)
The Swan series by Giles Deacon
Facts/Trivia
- Giles began drawing at the age of three, often finding inspiration in nature in the mountains. His paintings have been called “interesting little garden paintings.”
A painting by Giles Deacon
- As a child, 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 American actor Billy Porter’s 2020 Oscars outfit.
Billy Porter’s dress by Giles Deacon
- Giles’ notable collaborations include that with fashion chain New Look. He launched his own line, Gold by Giles, in March 2007, starring actress Drew Barrymore in the initial advertising campaign. Subsequently, British model Agyness Deyn became the main spokesperson for Giles’ fourth series.
Drew Barrymore performs gold with Giles
- At the end of 2015, Giles created a women’s clothing series for Debenhams, with Daisy Lowe as the model, and named it Giles Deacon’s Edition.
Giles Deacon as Daisy Lowe
- Giles was responsible for the dress worn by Cate Blanchett at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival, which was voted the best dress of the festival that year and the second best dress of all time, after By Grace Kelly.
Cate Blanchett in Giles Deacon dress
- In 2005, Givenchy offered Giles a job but asked him to give up his brand. Giles declined, choosing instead to continue designing independent collections for London Fashion Week. (Source: unknown)
- Giles’ love of chocolate led him to collaborate with Cadbury’s Caramel Nibbles in 2013. For Caramel Bunny, he designed a strapless white tulip Nibbles dress with a chocolate polka dot print, ruffle details and a bold bow tie. Additionally, he created a limited-edition scarf that includes bunny eyes, colorful chains and a pink bow.
Giles Deacon collaborates with Cadbury Caramel Nibbles
- Giles has collaborated with British fashion brand Mulberry for two seasons and launched an accessories series called “Mulberry for Giles”.
- While studying at Central Saint Martins, Giles shared classrooms with famous designers such as John Galliano, Georgina Godley, Calvin Klein, Alexander McQueen and Luella Bartley.
- Giles also designed several works for the New York Ballet.
Design by Giles Deacon, New York City Ballet
- Giles Deacon dressed celebrities including Victoria Beckham and The Spice Girls at the 2012 Olympic Games closing ceremony.
The Spice Girls wore Giles Deacon to the 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony
- A year later, when Gucci acquired Bottega Veneta, he terminated his contract with the company and hired German designer Tomas Maier.
- In 2002, Deacon had to leave Gucci after just one season due to a salivary gland infection.
- His clients include Sandy Way Newton, Princess Beatrice, Scarlett Johansson, Cate Blanchett and Kerry Washington, who have worn his clothes at various red carpet events.
- Pippa Middleton’s wedding dress was also designed by Deacon in May 2017.
Pippa Middleton’s wedding dress designed by Giles
- In 2008, during London Fashion Week, Deacon presented a futuristic-themed collection inspired by the 1980s arcade game Pac-Man. The collection features several dresses featuring the Pac-Man character, as well as models wearing oversized Pac-Man helmets.
Giles’ Pac-Man inspired series
- Deacon considered painting a calming and therapeutic activity and he painted for at least thirty minutes a day. He carries four different picture books with him and enjoys using a pottery wheel.
- However, cooking was not one of his hobbies as he found the food in the refrigerator unappealing.
- Deacon’s hobbies include swimming, hiking, macrame, and gardening.
- He has also designed statement pieces for celebrities such as Cara Delevigne, Kendall Jenner, Pink and Lily Allen.
Lily Allen shows off dress by Gilles Deacon
Pink wears a dress by Giles Deacon
- His design and style inspirations include Elsa Schiaparelli, Miuccia Prada, Coco Chanel, Mr. JM Millet and Yves Saint Laurent.
- Giles enjoys an occasional drink. He eats non-vegetarian food.
Giles posted a photo of the sangria he made
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