Keren Craig facts for kids

Keren Craig (born on February 27, 1976, in Lucerne, Switzerland) is a Swiss-born British fashion designer. She is famous for co-founding the well-known fashion brand Marchesa in 2004 with Georgina Chapman.

About Keren Craig

Keren Craig became a fashion designer known for her beautiful textile designs. She has helped create many stunning dresses and outfits for her brand, Marchesa.

Her Early Life and Education

When Keren Craig was a teenager, she met her future business partner, Georgina Chapman. They were both students at the Chelsea College of Art and Design. Keren later studied at Brighton Art College. She graduated in 2000 with a degree in fashion textiles and business.

After college, Keren focused on creating designs for fabrics. This included making unique prints and detailed embroidery. She even worked on designs for other famous brands like Calvin Klein and Dolce & Gabbana.

Starting Marchesa

In 2004, Keren Craig and Georgina Chapman launched their own fashion brand called Marchesa. They named the brand after a famous socialite named Luisa Casati. Marchesa quickly became known for its elegant and often dramatic evening gowns.

In 2006, Marchesa was recognized as one of the top ten finalists by the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund. This is a big award in the fashion world.

Her Role at Marchesa

At Marchesa, Keren Craig was the Director of Textile Design. This meant she was in charge of creating all the special fabric designs. She made sure the prints and embroidery on the clothes were unique and beautiful. Her work helped make Marchesa's dresses stand out.

Keren's Creative Family

Keren Craig comes from a creative family. Her mother, Bobbie Spargo, is an animator. An animator is someone who creates cartoons and animated movies. Her grandfather, Nicholas Spargo, was also very creative. He was the person who created the popular children's cartoon, Willo the Wisp.