Amanda Wakeley

Who Is Amanda Wakeley?

Amanda Wakeley is a British fashion designer. She is best known for her evening and cocktail dresses. Her style is often called clean glam. She also makes day dresses, tailoring and knitwear. She has a line of accessories and jewellery. Her bridal collection is called Sposa. She supports the international group Women for Women. Her work is loved for its simple elegance and sparkle. Many people say her designs feel both modern and timeless. She brings a gentle touch to high fashion. Fans appreciate her friendly and warm personality.

In simple words Amanda creates clothes that make people feel special. She works with fine fabrics and thoughtful details. Her designs are made for special moments and everyday confidence. She believes fashion should be fun and kind. She often shares kind words about her team and customers. Her brand is known for quality and graceful style. She keeps her collections fresh and inviting. She aims to make each piece feel like a little celebration. Her name is linked with graceful glamour and gentle power.

Early Life and Background

Amanda Wakeley was born on September 15 1962.

Career and Claim to Fame

Visit her official page at en.wikipedia.org wiki Amanda Wakeley for more details.

Birthday, Age and Zodiac

Amanda Wakeley celebrates her birthday on September 15 1962. She is sixty four years old today. Her zodiac sign is Virgo. Virgos are known for being practical and thoughtful. They like order and clean lines. They often pay attention to detail and enjoy helping others. They are reliable and like to work quietly behind the scenes.

Virgos are also gentle and kind. They like to make things perfect without being loud. They enjoy simple beauty and calm moments. This matches Amanda style of clean glam and thoughtful design. Her work shows the Virgo love for detail and quiet elegance.

Fun Facts and Legacy

Amanda Wakeley is a British designer born on September 15 1962. She is sixty four and a Virgo. Her official page can be found at en.wikipedia.org wiki Amanda Wakeley. She is known for clean glam dresses and a kind heart. She supports Women for Women and makes elegant pieces for many occasions. Her legacy is one of gentle style and caring spirit.

Profile Overview of Amanda Wakeley

Amanda Jane Wakeley OBE (born 15 September 1962) is a British fashion designer best known for her evening and cocktail dresses and accessories, and for her “clean glam” signature style, has also developed a presence in daywear, including day-dresses, tailoring and knitwear and a line of accessories and jewellery. Sposa is the brand's bridal collection. Wakeley is an advocate for international organisation Women for Women.

This profile of Amanda Wakeley covers Early Life and Family Background, Career and Rise to Fame, Stores and Personal.

Early Life and Family Background of Amanda Wakeley

Wakeley is the daughter of Sir John Wakeley, 2nd Baronet (1926–2012), a prominent surgeon and former chief inspector for the City of London Special Constabulary, and his wife June, a physiotherapist.

Wakeley grew up in Cheshire, and was educated at Cheltenham Ladies College.

Career and Rise to Fame of Amanda Wakeley

Following a spell as a fashion model in New York in the 1980s, Wakeley launched her signature line in 1990, opening a small studio and boutique in Chelsea, London, with a £20,000 loan from her father.

Patronage from Princess Diana solidified her success. Since 2009, she has built her brand and business, with substantial financial investment from AGC Equity Partners, a private equity firm based in London, in 2012.

Stores

Wakeley's flagship store was located in Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London. Besides the UK, where Wakeley had concessions at Harvey Nichols throughout the country and at other leading retailers, the brand was available in more than 50 fashion and luxury retailers throughout Europe, America and the Middle East.

In September 2016, Wakeley launched an accessories brand on UK shopping channel QVC. The range, Monogram Collection, is mostly leather bags, with some smaller items such as purses and card holders.

Personal

Amanda Wakeley's first marriage was to "a much older investment banker". Aged 26, she married Neil Gillon, an Australian-born property developer, but they split in 1998, and since 2005 she has been in a relationship with businessman Hugh Morrison, with whom she bought back her label for £1 million in 2009.

Wakeley was appointed an OBE in 2010 for her services to the fashion industry, and is also the winner of numerous awards, including three British Fashion Awards. Since 1996, she has co-chaired the committee for the Fashion Targets Breast Cancer appeal leading the efforts to raise substantial funds to support the charity.

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