Robinson Valentine
| Company type | Fashion Design |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1986 |
| Founder | Antonia Robinson Anna Valentine |
| Headquarters | |
| Website | annavalentine |
Robinson Valentine, now known as Anna Valentine Ltd, was a British luxury fashion house launched in 1986. It was founded by designer duo Antonia Robinson and Anna Valentine.[1]
The pair began working under the name "Robinson Valentine." Robinson and Valentine met at a college in Hammersmith while taking a pattern-cutting course. After completing the course, they approached the Enterprise Allowance Scheme which helped them open a small shop in Wandsworth. After becoming successful, they opened a much larger shop in Kensington.[1][2]
Notable clients
[edit]Robinson Valentine designed clothes for celebrities, socialites, the aristocracy and the British royal family. The label notably designed the wedding dress of Camilla Parker Bowles, which she wore at her wedding to the Prince of Wales (Later King Charles III) in 2005.[1] Other clients have included Serena Armstrong-Jones, Viscountess Linley, Patti Palmer Tomkinson, Lady Sarah Chatto, Laura Lopes, Jemima Khan,[1] Saffron Aldridge and Sheherazade Goldsmith.[3]
In the media
[edit]In 2005, Robinson Valentine received widespread and instant publicity when it was announced the label would be designing the wedding dress of Camilla Parker Bowles. They were interviewed by The Daily Telegraph, Hello! magazine and numerous media outlets. Robinson Valentine was praised by fashion critics for the Duchess's choice of dress and design.[4] The Duchess continues to wear outfits by the label to high-profile events which is often highlighted in the media.[5][6][7][8][9][10]
Robinson's departure
[edit]Antonia Robinson, who now uses her married name, Antonia Shields, departed from the label and moved to Cornwall where she set up antoniaspearls.co.uk. Valentine then became the sole name on the label.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Anna Valentine". Hello. 8 October 2009. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ^ "About Anna Valentine". Official Website. Archived from the original on 20 February 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ^ Clare Coulson (26 October 2005). "The label that transformed a Duchess". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 7 November 2014. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ^ "Fashionistas praise Camilla style". BBC. 10 April 2005. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ^ "A grand gathering of gowns Designer dresses, and the power women in them, had a ball at the Academy gala". Philadelphia Daily News. 30 January 2007. Archived from the original on 15 December 2014. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ^ "The sainted Valentine". The Daily Telegraph. 8 July 2007. Archived from the original on 7 November 2014. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ^ "Royal wedding: Queen wears primrose as Duchess of Cornwall selects champagne silk dress". The Daily Telegraph. 29 April 2011. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ^ "Camilla's Royal Wedding Dress: Anna Valentine". HuffPost. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ^ "Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall attend Battle of Britain service". london24.com. Archived from the original on 7 November 2014. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ^ "The Diary: Duchess gets a dressing down". The New Zealand Herald. 14 November 2012. Retrieved 7 November 2014.