Pip Edwards facts for kids
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Pip Edwards
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Pip Edwards in 2012
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| Born | April 26, 1980 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Education | University of Sydney |
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| Partner(s) | Dan Single (m. 2005–2008) |
| Children | 1 |
Pip Edwards is an Australian fashion designer and creative director. She was born in 1980. She is known for her work in the fashion industry. Currently, she is the creative director for the brand Ksubi. She also helped start the popular activewear brand P.E Nation. Earlier in her career, she worked as a designer for other well-known companies like Sass & Bide.
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Early Life and Education
Pip Edwards showed an interest in fashion from a young age. As a child, she enjoyed changing clothes and making her own accessories. She would sew ribbons onto her tops to make them unique.
She also had a love for music. At Ravenswood School for Girls, she was the music captain. She spent time playing the piano and singing. Later, she studied at the University of Sydney. There, she earned a degree in Commerce and Law.
Pip Edwards' Fashion Career
Pip Edwards did not start her career in fashion right away. She first worked for three years at a company called Pricewaterhouse Coopers. This was in their global risk division.
Starting in Fashion
Her first job in the fashion world was at Ksubi. She began as a public relations (PR) manager. After that, she moved into the women's clothing design team. This was her first step into design.
She then worked for five years at Sass & Bide. Here, she was a Senior Creative and Accessories Designer. It was at Sass & Bide that she met Claire Tregoning. Claire would later become her business partner. After Sass & Bide, Pip Edwards became the Design Director at General Pants Co..
Creating P.E Nation
In 2016, Pip Edwards and Claire Tregoning launched their own activewear brand. They named it P.E Nation. This brand focuses on making sportswear look very fashionable. It takes inspiration from 1990s streetwear styles. The clothes are designed to be both stylish and practical.
P.E Nation also works to be as good for the planet as possible. Pip Edwards and her team make sure their products are sustainable. They also check that all their suppliers are certified. Pip Edwards stepped down from her role as creative director of P.E. Nation in August 2024.
Return to Ksubi
In September 2024, Pip Edwards went back to Ksubi. She took on the role of creative director for the brand. This brought her career full circle, back to where she first started in fashion.
Personal Life
Pip Edwards has one son. He was born in 2006. His father is Dan Single, who is also a fashion designer. Pip Edwards lives in Sydney, Australia.
