Anna Valentine
| Fashion Design | |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Founder |
Antonia Robinson Anna Valentine |
| Headquarters | Kensington, London, United Kingdom |
| Website |
www |
Anna Valentine, previously known as Robinson Valentine, is a london-based fashion house launched in 1986, and founded by designer duo Antonia Robinson and Anna Valentine.[1]
Robinson Valentine was launched in 1986 by designer duo Antonia Robinson and Anna Valentine. The pair began working under the name "Robinson Valentine." Robinson and Valentine met at a college in Hammersmith while taking a pattern-cutting course. After completing the course, they approached Enterprise Allowance Scheme program which helped them open a small shop in Wandsworth. After becoming successful, they opened a much larger shop in Kensington.[1][2]
Robinson's departure
Antonia Robinson, who now uses her married name, Antonia Shields, departed from the label and moved to Cornwall where she set up www.antoniaspearls.co.uk. Valentine then became the sole name on the label.[1]
Notable clients
Robinson Valentine designed clothes for celebrities, socialites and notably the British Royal Family and the aristocracy. The label's biggest client is Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.Robinson Valentine designed her wedding dress which she wore on her wedding to the Prince of Wales in 2005.[1] Other clients include Serena Armstrong-Jones, Viscountess Linley, Patti Palmer Tomkinson, Lady Sarah Chatto, Laura Lopes, Jemima Khan,[1] Saffron Aldridge and Sheherazade Goldsmith.[3]
In the media
In 2005, Robinson Valentine received widespread and instant publicity when it was announced the label would be designing the Wedding dress of Camilla Parker Bowles. They were interviewed by the Daily Telegraph, Hello magazine and numerous media outlets. Robinson Valentine was praised by fashion critics for the Duchess's choice of dress and design.[4] The Duchess continues to wear outfits by the label to high-profile events which is often highlighted in the media.[5][6][7][8][9][10]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Anna Valentine". Hello Magazine. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ↑ "About Anna Valentine". Official Website. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ↑ Clare Coulson (26 October 2005). "The label that transformed a Duchess". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ↑ "Fashionistas praise Camilla style". BBC. 10 April 2005. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ↑ "A grand gathering of gowns Designer dresses, and the power women in them, had a ball at the Academy gala.". philly.com. 30 January 2007. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ↑ "The sainted Valentine". The Daily Telegraph. 8 July 2007. Archived from the original on 7 November 2014. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ↑ "Royal wedding: Queen wears primrose as Duchess of Cornwall selects champagne silk dress". The Daily Telegraph. 29 April 2011. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ↑ "Camilla's Royal Wedding Dress: Anna Valentine". Huffingtonpost. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ↑ "Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall attend Battle of Britain service". london24.com. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ↑ "The Diary: Duchess gets a dressing down". nzherald.co.nz. 14 November 2012. Retrieved 7 November 2014.