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Jeremy Laing

b. 1980

Canadian fashion designer

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About Jeremy Laing

Born 1980. Jeremy Laing is a Canadian fashion designer.

Jeremy Laing is a Canadian fashion designer based in Toronto, Ontario who launched his eponymous brand in 2005. Beginning with a low-key show during New York Fashion Week, he has established a reputation for sharp tailoring, geometric construction and draping and layering techniques.

Early life and career Born in Peterborough, Ontario, Laing grew up on an army base in Germany. He won a scholarship to study fashion at Ryerson University, Toronto, also participating in the university's exchange programme and spending time at University of Westminster. London, before graduating in 2002. A relative unknown outside Canada, he showed his collection away from the main show area and invited people along. He soon attracted coverage in media sources such as The New York Times and has now become a fixture at New York shows, as well as showing at Toronto Fashion Week. His studio remains in the Toronto neighbourhood of Parkdale, with some production at Scarborough. While his palette is generally muted, he includes showpiece artist-commissioned textiles, some sourced from Canadian designers. In 2011, he introduced menswear, plus a range of shoes produced in collaboration with LD Tuttle.

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Important facts

Born
1980, Peterborough
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Education
University of Westminster, Toronto Metropolitan University

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jeremy Laing?

Canadian fashion designer

When was Jeremy Laing born?

Jeremy Laing was born in 1980 in Peterborough.

What is Jeremy Laing's occupation?

Jeremy Laing is a fashion designer.

What nationality is Jeremy Laing?

Jeremy Laing is Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jeremy Laing

· Wikidata: Q17466366

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