Beatrix Ong
British fashion designer (born 1976)
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::summary British fashion designer (born 1976) ::
Beatrix Ong is a London-based British luxury fashion accessories designer, known for her shoes.
Called 'The New Choo', in 2004 Ong was named by The Independent newspaper as one of the Top Ten leading shoe designers.
Ong founded Beatrix Ong in 2002.
Early life
Beatrix Ong was born in London, England. She attended [[King George V School, Hong Kong|King George V School]] in Hong Kong and later moved to Brighton, England.
Career
2002–2008
Beatrix Ong began her career in fashion as an intern at Harper's Bazaar in New York. At age 22 she became Creative Director at Jimmy Choo Couture. She launched her own label in 2002.
2008–2013
Ong started her collaboration with Dover Street Market with shoes exclusively for London's leading style emporium.
In 2011, Ong was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to the fashion industry.
2013–2015
In 2013, Ong joined the then Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne and UK Prime Minister, David Cameron on delegations to China to promote British creativity.
References
References
- (23 July 2008). "Beatrix Ong and Viktor & Rolf Gain Financial Backing".
- (October 2004). "Beatrix Ong: The New Choo". Shoo Magazine.
- "Beatrix Ong". Beatrix Ong.
- Bumpus, Jessica. (23 December 2008). "Beatrix Ong collaborates with DSM". Vogue UK.
- {{London Gazette. (31 December 2010)
- (4 December 2013). "Beatrix Ong's Asian Promise".
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