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About Roland Mouret
Over the last three years Roland Mouret has firmly established himself as a leading light in international design. With awards including British Designer of the Year at the Elle Style Awards*, and the prestigious Vidal Sassoon Cutting Edge* award and a record three nominations at the Lycra British Fashion* awards, including designer of the year, his work is recognised and praised both within and outside the industry for its originality and his unique vision of women's sensuality.

Roland continues to draw upon his eclectic background for his inspiration and creative perspective. Born in 1961 in Lourdes, this son of a French butcher has emerged from the fashion scenes of Paris and London working as an artistic director, model and stylist. He presented his first collection during London Fashion Week in February 1998 and received huge critical acclaim, with Collezioni giving him his first cover. Each of the fifteen one off pieces were hand made without patterns and constructed by skilfully folding and draping fabrics on the body held together by hat pins and stud fasteners.

Having initially been established as one of the leaders of the Demi-Couture movement, Roland has evolved his technique of draping and structure to meet the growing demands of modern ready to wear. His line encompasses tailoring, sportswear, knitwear, bags and accessories and he balances all of this with private commissions of one off pieces and the development and expansion of his RM Rough raw diamond jewellery range. June 2004 sees the launch of the first Roland Mouret Cruise Collection.

Roland's Autumn Winter 2004 collection was presented for the second time in New York whose audience was the best of the international press and buyers. With the collection now being stocked in leading stores worldwide including: Harvey Nichols, Harrods, Selfridges, Liberty, Browns, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Printemps and Louis Boston, along with a growing list of high profile celebrities vying for his designs, Roland's plan to establish his house internationally for the long term looks set to succeed.