Derek Lawlor

Derek Lawlor is an Irish fashion knitwear designer, based in London, United Kingdom. Recognised internationally for creating unique textures in his designs, Lawlor has been featured in Vogue, Vogue Italia, The Telegraph, and Grazia. In addition to his own knitwear label, he has produced exclusive pieces for clients including musical artists Leona Lewis, V V Brown, and Katy B, as well as The Royal Ballet,

Early life and education Lawlor was born in Portlaoise, Ireland, and grew up in Sussex, England. using wax cord to create shapes and loops over garments. His work has been showcased at London Fashion Week every season since graduation.

In 2010, his sculptural knitwear was part of the Finnish brand Marimekko's fall collection. His own fall/winter 2010 collection was featured in Vogue Italia, which lauded his "love for the quality of materials", noting that he had been inspired by the texture and colour of paintings by John Piper. The result was a fabric resembling very soft suede, which Pierson featured in her spring/summer 2012 collection.

He has also collaborated with designer Natalie B. Coleman and milliner Margaret O'Connor, Lawlor participated in the CREATE show for three consecutive years.