OLDHAM, Todd
American designer
Gucci Bracelet Born: Corpus Christi, Texas, 22 November 1961. Education: No formal training in design. Career: Worked in the alterations department, Polo/Ralph Lauren, Dallas, Texas, 1980; showed first collection, in Dallas, 1981; partner/designer, L-7 company, New York, incorporating Times 7 women's shirt collection, from 1988; reintroduced signature Todd Oldham collection with backing from Onward Kashiyama Company, 1989; introduced line of handbags, Brass Earrings 1991; produced Todd Oldham patterns for Vogue Patterns, 1992; footwear line introduced, 1993; opened SoHo store with his father, Jack, 1994; signed on as creative consultant, Escada, 1995; began appearing on MTV's House of Style, 1995; directed first music
embroidered patches video, 1997; designed complete renovations for The Hotel, Miami, 1999; published two books, 1997, 2000. Awards: Council of Fashion Designers of America Perry Ellis award, 1991; Dallas Fashion award, 1992; Fashion Excellence award, 1993. Address: 120 Wooster Street, New York, NY 10012, USA. Website: .
