Malan Breton facts for kids
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| Born | 16 June 1973 |
| Education | The Juilliard School, Circle in the Square |
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| Years active | 1996–present |
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Malan Breton (born in 1973) is a famous Taiwanese-born fashion designer. He is also known for many other cool jobs! He directs films and music videos. He writes for magazines, designs costumes, and makes popular music. Malan is also a TV and film producer, and even an actor.
He started his own fashion brand, "Malan Breton," in 2005. Later, he added "Malan Breton Homme" for men's clothes in 2010. In 2012, he launched "Fantôme Malan Breton." In 2020, Malan released his first song, "Somethin' Stupid," with a Japanese pop band called Emergency Tiara. He also does a lot of good work helping people in the United Kingdom and the United States.
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Early Life and Dreams
Malan Breton was born in Taipei, Taiwan. He started designing clothes when he was just eleven years old. Even as a kid, he was already performing in the entertainment world. Malan never went to a special design school. He taught himself everything he knows about fashion!
Malan's Amazing Career Journey
In 1996, Malan moved to New York City. He wanted to be a model for the New York Fashion Week shows. Famous photographers like Herb Ritts and directors like Hype Williams featured him. This helped him get started in fashion as a stylist. He learned a lot from fashion experts like Arnold Scaasi.
In 2005, a big fashion magazine called WWD named Malan one of the top new designers to watch. One of his first TV appearances was on Project Runway in 2006. He was the second person to leave the show, but it was still a big step!
TV Appearances and Voice Work
Malan was on E! Television Fashion Emergency in 1998. This was when he was acting in the Broadway musical Cabaret. From 1999 to 2005, he was the voice for ESPN Extreme Sports and ABC Sports commercials.
In 2007, Malan opened his first "Malan Breton" store in New York City. He added accessories in 2008 and a menswear line in 2010. He also appeared on Australia's Next Top Model in 2008. MTV News featured him for his designs at New York Fashion Week. In 2010 and 2011, Malan designed costumes for the NBC game show Minute to Win It.
New Adventures and Digital Fashion
In 2015, Malan acted with Celeste Holm in a comedy movie called College Debts. In 2016, he became an Ambassador for Tourism to Taiwan. This means he helps people learn about and visit Taiwan. In 2017, he appeared on Good Day New York on FOX TV. He also helped launch a new digital fashion experience using blockchain technology.
In 2020, Malan held his first 3D online fashion show. It featured models created by computers! He also released more music. In December 2020, he sang a charity song called "I'll Be Home for Christmas" with Consuelo Costin.
Directing Cool Videos and Films
Malan Breton has directed many interesting projects. He was the host and co-producer of The Malan Show on BravoTV.com. This web series showed what it was like to be a new designer in America.
Here are some of the things he has directed:
- XVJC: Julius Caesar (2019)
- 8 Counts a Dancer (Documentary) (2018)
- Kristine W "Stars" Music Video (2018) – This video became number one on the Billboard charts!
- Malan Breton a Journey to Taiwan (Documentary) (2015) – This film won an award for best documentary short.
- Immortal (animated short) (2022) – This animation won an award for best 2D/3D animation.
Writing About Fashion
Malan Breton used to write a weekly column for OK! magazine called "Malan's Musings." He also wrote about fashion at the 82nd Academy Awards. He even gave red carpet fashion tips for the 2012 Golden Globes Awards with Jeannie Mai.
Designing Awesome Costumes
Malan Breton has designed special costumes for many TV shows and events. Here are some of them:
- NBC's New Year's Eve (2020)
- Golden Globe Awards (2019)
- WWE SmackDown (2019)
- 73rd Tony Awards (2019)
- The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (2019, 2018)
- Quantico (2018)
- The Voice UK (2018)
- 2018 Laurence Olivier Awards (2018)
- Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve (2018) – He designed costumes for the band Florida Georgia Line.
- Kristine W Stars (2018)
- RuPaul's Drag Race (2017)
- America's Next Top Model (2017)
- American Music Awards (2017)
- BET Awards (2017) – He designed costumes for Ray J.
- Gay for Play Game Show Starring RuPaul (2017)
- The Real Housewives of New York City (2016, 2011)
- Vanderpump Rules (2017)
- America's Best Dance Crew MTV (2016)
- Style Code Live (2016)
- Minute to Win It (2010 - 2011)
- Australia's Next Top Model (2008)
- A-List Awards Bravo (2008)
Awards and Achievements
Malan Breton has won many awards for his work:
- 2022: UK S.A.L. "British Fashion Designer of the Year" Award.
- 2022: "Best Animated Short Film" for "Immortal" at Fashion Film Festival Milan.
- 2021: "Best 2D 3D Animation" for his film "Immortal" at the London Fashion Film Festival.
- 2021: UK Parliament/Parliamentary Society AFS Award for helping children during the pandemic.
- 2019: "Ambassador of the Arts" for his fashion work in the UK Parliament.
- 2016: Taiwan Tourism Award.
- 2016: Fashion Group International "Rising Star" (Menswear) award.
- 2015: Taiwan Tourism Award.
- 2015: NYIFF Best Documentary Short for "Malan Breton A Journey to Taiwan."
- 2014: United Colours of Fashion "Fashion Icon" award.
- 2014: European Fashion Council, Bulgarian Fashion Awards, "Eirene" award.
- He was also nominated for a WGSN Global Fashion Award for his work with NBC.
Working with Big Names
Malan Breton has worked with many different companies and organizations:
- Taiwan: He designed official government uniforms and stationery.
- Rado (watchmaker) (watches)
- Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Princeton University: He gave a talk on "Optimizing Your Personal Style."
- Lalique (crystal art)
- Marilyn Monroe Estate, and Jewelry Television
- EVA Air and China Airlines (airlines, for his film "A Journey to Taiwan")
- WGSN (trend forecasting) (fashion trend forecasting)
- Swarovski (crystals)
- OK! (magazine)
- Bravo (U.S. TV network) (TV channel)
- MTV (TV channel)
- Reprise Records (music label)
- Brother Industries (sewing machines)
- Nintendo (video games)
- Fancy Feast (pet food)
- Cosmetic Executive Women
- Zoya (nail polish)
- Joico (hair products)
- Toni & Guy (hair salons)
- J Renee (shoes)
- Church & Dwight (consumer goods)
- Giorgio Brutini (shoes)
- Michela Rigucci
See also
In Spanish: Malan Breton para niños
- Chinese people in New York City
- LGBT culture in New York City
- New Yorkers in journalism
- Taiwanese people in New York City
