Connor O'Grady

Connor O'Grady (born 10 October 2000 in Brisbane, Australia) is an Australian womenswear designer based in London. He is known for sculptural silhouettes, historical references, and a focus on craftsmanship.

Career Ensemble designed by O'Grady and worn by Chappell Roan in music video for 'The Subway' (2025). The look features a bra and skirt made from hair displayed on a mannequin.

O'Grady earned a degree in womenswear from the London College of Fashion, graduating in 2023.

His designs have appeared in international fashion publications including Dazed, SHOWstudio, 10 Magazine, and Acne Paper, where model Alek Wek wore his work. Actress Natasha Lyonne was photographed wearing one of his designs in Marie Claire'''s June 2025 cover story. In 2025, O'Grady designed an outfit for singer Chappell Roan to wear in the music video for her single "The Subway".

He has been profiled in Vogue Australia and other fashion media, discussing his design practice and influences. In 2024, he was shortlisted for the British Vogue × BMW Future Creators competition. The following year, he was selected as a Vogue Vanguard designer and invited by Vogue Australia and the Australian Fashion Council to present pieces from his collection at the closing event of Australian Fashion Week 2025.

He was also cited by stylist Genesis Webb in a 2025 Nylon (magazine) feature as one of her favourite emerging designers to watch. That same year, his debut collection was profiled in Rain magazine in a feature exploring his inspirations and creative process.

O'Grady first gained attention in 2016, when he won the Australian Wool Fashion Awards at age 15. He was later named the 2018 Australian Young Designer of the Year and Brisbane's 2019 Young Citizen of the Year. His early work was profiled by ABC News in 2018 and previously covered in The Courier-Mail'' in 2012.