Thomas Tait (fashion designer)
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| Born | Thomas Tait Montréal, Quebec, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian‑British |
| Alma mater | Central Saint Martins (MA, 2010) |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Thomas Tait is a Canadian‑born British fashion designer based in London. His work spans womenswear collections, creative direction, and multidisciplinary collaborations.
Early life and education
Born in Montréal, Quebec, Thomas Tait completed a technical diploma at Collège LaSalle in 2008 before enrolling in the MA Womenswear program at Central Saint Martins, London. He graduated in 2010.[1]
Career
Tait launched his eponymous womenswear label in 2010 [2]
In June 2015, Tait was appointed official Guest Womenswear Designer at Pitti Uomo 88 in Florence, Italy, presenting seven reworked pieces from earlier collections in a reflective installation.[3][4]
Tait has collaborated with brands including Nike, Louis Vuitton, and Max Mara, and received titles such as Designer of the Year from the London Design Museum and Emerging Womenswear Designer at the British Fashion Awards in 2015.[5]
Awards
- 2010 – Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize
- 2010–13 – British Fashion Council NEWGEN sponsorship
- 2014 – LVMH Prize (winner)
- 2015 – British Fashion Council Emerging Womenswear Designer
- 2015 – Designer of the Year, London Design Museum
References
- ^ "Thomas Tait profile". British Vogue. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ "Thomas Tait Wins LVMH Prize for Young Designers". Vogue. 28 May 2014. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ Brown, Emma (22 June 2015). "Thomas Tait Reflects and Reimagines at Pitti Uomo". Interview Magazine. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ "Thomas Tait at Pitti Uomo". AnOther Magazine. 19 June 2015. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ "Thomas Tait biography". Royal Opera House. Retrieved 25 June 2025.