Chris Liu

Chris Liu
Born	Urumqi
Nationality	Chinese, New Zealander, British
Education	London College of Fashion
Occupation	Fashion designer
Labels	CHRIS LIU

Chris Liu (simplified Chinese: 刘桓; traditional Chinese: 劉桓; pinyin: Líu Huán;) is a Chinese-born and London-based fashion designer. Born in the cosmopolitan city of Urumqi in northwest China.

Liu graduated as master of art in fashion design and technology with distinction at London College of Fashion in 2003.

In the early nineties Liu studied at Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand and worked as a designer with knitwear brand Sabatini for four years. In 2001 he moved to London for a placement at Burberry Prorsum followed by a design consultancy with Christopher Bailey.

In 2003, as part of London Development Agency's funding, Liu set up his womenswear line Huan by Chris Liu. His debut catwalk show was in London City Hall in August 2003. The collection has been sold immediately to prestigious shops like Harvey Nichols, Joseph in London and Maria Luisa in Paris. Liu's celebrity clients include Maggie Cheung, Angelica Cheung, Shu Qi, Michelle Yeoh, Kylie Minogue, Sade, Jamellia and Sophia Myles. In 2005 he left Huan by Chris Liu label, he continues his own womenswear label as CHRIS LIU.

In November 2005 Liu was commissioned by the Chinese Embassy and Lord Chamberlain's Office to present an exclusive show at the London College of Fashion in the presence of the Chinese First Lady, Madame Liu during the State Visit by Chinese President Hu Jin Tao.

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