CHRISTOPHER BAILEY
CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER
In his role as Chief Creative Officer of Burberry, Christopher Bailey is responsible for the design of all Burberry collections and products, as well as all advertising, corporate art direction, architectural design, multimedia content and overall brand image for Burberry.
Christopher Bailey is a long-standing supporter and mentor of emerging British design talent from institutions around the UK including the Royal College of Art, the Chelsea College of Art, the University of Huddersfield, Sheffield Hallam University and the University of Westminster.
In 2008 Christopher Bailey set up the Burberry Foundation with Burberry Chief Executive Angela Ahrendts. The Burberry Foundation is committed to dedicating global resources to help young people realise their dreams and achieve their goals and potential through their power and creativity.
Christopher Bailey was appointed Chief Creative Officer of Burberry in November 2009, a newly created position in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the brand since his appointment at Burberry as Creative Director in May 2001.
Awards
2013
Honorary Doctorate from the Royal College of Art, London
2011
Honorary Doctorate from Sheffield Hallam University, Yorkshire
2010
International Award, Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA)
2009
Honoured with an MBE in the Birthday 2009 Honours List for his services to the Fashion Industry
Honorary Patronage from Dublin Trinity College Philosophical Society Designer of the Year 2009, British Fashion Awards (UK)
2008
Menswear Designer of the Year 2008, British Fashion Awards (UK)
2007
Menswear Designer of the Year 2007, British Fashion Awards (UK)
Honorary Doctorate of Science from the University of Huddersfield, Yorkshire
2006
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Westminster, where Christopher graduated from with a BA in 1990
2005
Designer of the Year, British Fashion Awards (UK)
2003
Honorary Fellowship from the Royal College of Art, where Christopher graduated from with an MA in 1994
Burberry won the award for Digital Innovation at the British Fashion Awards 2010.
Burberry won the Menswear Designer Award at the British Fashion Awards 2013
Additional Ticket Request Contacts for Press
UK
Darja Noren
burberry.request@burberry.com
+ 44 (0) 20 3367 4842
US
Natalie Rawling
natalie.rawling@burberry.com
+1 212 707 6565
Continental Europe
Emma Reeve
emma.reeve@burberry.com
+44 (0) 20 3428 8631
Emerging Markets
Maria Vostrikova
maria.vostrikova@burberry.com
+44 (0) 20 3367 3602
