Saturday, 12 April 2014

Franc Fernandez

Franc Fernandez is a Los Angeles based designer, artist and creative director. He was born in Argentina but then moved with his family to LA. Fernandez attended Art Center College of Design, architecture and art school but dropped out of all three. He apprenticed for a milliner in London. 

He first started experimenting with clothing at school combining shirts and sweaters and sewing their labels on the outside. It was his hats that really took off and he began to receive requests from stylists for custom pieces. His career took off when he was contacted by Nicola Formichetti. France Fernandez has worked was many musicians, such as Lady Gaga and Beyonce. He did the styling for the Scissor Sisters' UK arena tour. Furthermore he directed the music video for Sam Sparro's "Pink Cloud",