Markus Lupfer graduated in 1997
from London’s University of Westminster with a first-class honors degree. With
his refreshingly unique style and artful way he redefined everyday basics, his
critically acclaimed final year collection was immediately bought by London
boutique Koh Samui.
It was in quick succession that he was awarded the British
Fashion Council’s New Generation Award in 2001, providing the platform to begin
showing on an international level the label that bears his name.
Markus Lupfer became a regular on the London Fashion Week
schedule before becoming Design Director at Spanish fashion house Armand Basi
in 2006. In 2008 Markus Lupfer won ‘Best Designer of the Year’, at the Prix de
la Mode Awards in Spain.
Lupfer’s talent and expertise have created
opportunities for collaborations and consultancy projects with international
brands Ruffo, Cacharel, Mulberry and of course, Armand Basi One; which under
Lupfer’s direction was a must see London Fashion Week show.
Lupfer is renowned for his humorously subversive knitwear and
inspired approach to jersey daywear and tailoring. His innovative and often
surreal use of print, embroidery and graphic embellishment, continues to earn
him a devoted celebrity following. With fans including Madonna, Beyonce, Rhianna,
Katy Perry, Jennifer Lopez, Cara Delevigne, Olivia Palermo, Anna Kendrick and
Nina Dobrev.
Markus Lupfer’s witty and unique approach to sequinned embroidery
has won him loyal customers the world over. Particularly, American Vogue’s
Contributing Editor Sarah Mower, who recognizes the cult fan base Lupfer is
quickly acquiring. “Markus Lupfer’s been very clever in making his sequinned
sweaters an item with a bit of a cult following that draws followers from a
really surprisingly broad customer-base.
They strike such a great balance
between easy and dressed-up and witty and smart – pieces to make people from
teenagers to grown ups smile and feel good in it almost anywhere.”
The Markus Lupfer umbrella brand has evolved to include
menswear, accessories and footwear collections bearing all the Markus Lupfer
hallmarks and essence of wit and playfulness.
Link: Markus Lupfer