Malan Breton (born 16 June 1973) is a

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-born,

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. He is known for his work as a film, and music video

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, as a

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, popular musician, television, film producer, Goodwill Ambassador to Taiwan, Ambassador to UK Parliament / Parliamentary Society, and

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. In a 2019

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article, Breton was referred to as "Meet Malan Breton, The Most Influential Designer You've Never Heard Of" He launched his namesake fashion label "Malan Breton" in 2005, Malan Breton Homme in 2010, and Fantôme Malan Breton in 2012. On 27 March 2020, Malan Breton released his first music single, a cover of "

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", featuring Japanese pop band Emergency Tiara. He is also known for his philanthropic work in the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Early life

Breton was born in

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. He began designing fashion at the age of eleven but grew up, as a performer, in the entertainment industry. He never went to design school and is self-taught as a designer.

Career

In 1996, Breton moved to New York to cast for the New York fashion week Spring 1997 Collection shows at 7th on Sixth. As a model, Breton was photographed by top photographers and directors

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, Len Prince and

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. Thom Oliphant,

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, thus getting his start in fashion design as a stylist. His mentors in fashion include

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, also noted is his training on Savile Row. In 2005, Breton was one of twelve new designers to watch for on the New York runway in WWD Women's Wear Dailies "Cheat Sheet". Malan Breton first received public notice when he came in 14th in the third season of

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(2006). Breton was featured on an episode of '' E! Television Fashion Emergency'' when he performed in the 1998 revival of ''

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'' on Broadway. From 1999 to 2005, he was the promo voice of ''

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Extreme Sports'' and the promo voice for ''

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Sports'' in 2033. In 2007, he opened the first Malan Breton flagship store in NYC's East Village. The collection expanded in 2008 to include Malan Breton Accessories. and in 2010, expanded to include a full line of menswear - Malan Breton Homme (Men). In 2008, Breton and the collection was featured on an episode of ''

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'' (Cycle 4, episode ''New York, New York''). They featured on an episode of ''

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News'' (episode '''Project Runway' Alumni Stand Out at New York Fashion Week''). In 2009, he appeared on ''

Detox'' (''Jim Cantiello With No Pants!).'' In 2011, Malan Breton Homme and Breton were featured on an episode of

News (''It's A 'Party And Rock And Roll' Lifestyle For Jim''). In 2010, Breton designed costumes for

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's prime-time game show

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, and again in 2011. In 2012, Malan Breton expanded to include Fantôme Malan Breton. In 2014, Malan Breton expanded into outerwear with his first license In 2015, Breton starred with

Celeste Holm Celeste Holm (April 29, 1917 – July 15, 2012) was an American stage, film and television actress. Holm won an Academy Award for her performance in Elia Kazan's ''Gentleman's Agreement'' (1947), and was nominated for her roles in ''Come to th ...

in the comedy ''College Debts''. In 2016, Malan Breton was named Ambassador to

to the office of Tourism. In 2017, Breton appeared on an episode of

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featured on

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, and partnered with Tokenly and Sohomuse to "launch the first blockchain-powered digital experience for the fashion industry". In 2020, Breton held his first 3D online fashion show, featuring CGI-designed models. On 27 March 2020, Malan Breton with Emergency Tiara released a cover of the music single "

". In December 2020, Malan Breton duetted with seventh generation Vanderbilt heir

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, on a charity cover of the song "I'll Be Home for Christmas".

Directing

Breton was the subject/host/co-producer of ''The Malan Show'' featured on

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TV.com as a weekly web series. It followed the process of making it in America as an independent designer. * XVJC:

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(2019) * 8 Counts a Dancer (Documentary) (2018) *

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"Stars" Music Video (2018) The video ranked number one on the ''Billboard'' charts. * Malan Breton a Journey to Taiwan (Documentary) 2015. The film won the 2015 NYIFF Award for best documentary short. * Immortal (animated short) In 2022 "Immortal" won the London Fashion Film Festival Award for best 2D/3D animation,https://www.londonfashionfilmfestival.com/2021 it was also chosen by Cameramoda as an official selection for Fashion Film Festival Milan presented by

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Fashion columnist

Malan Breton contributed weekly to '' OK!'' magazine's column "Malan's Musings". He covered the 82nd

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for ''OK!'' magazine in a column called "Malan Breton Takes on Oscar Fashion!" He and

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covered red carpet fashion for the 2012

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for ''OK!'' magazine.

Costume design

Malan Breton has designed specialty costumes for

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(2020),

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(2019),

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(2019),

73rd Tony Awards The 73rd Annual Tony Awards were held on June 9, 2019, to recognize achievement in Broadway productions during the 2018–19 season. The ceremony was held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City and was broadcast live by CBS. James Corden served ...

(2019),

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(2019), Quantico (2018),

The Voice UK ''The Voice UK'' is a British singing competition television series. Created by John de Mol, it premiered on BBC One during the spring television cycle on 24 March 2012. Based on the original ''The Voice of Holland'', and part of ''The Voice ...

(2018),

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(2018),

Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve ''Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve'' (''NYRE'') is an annual New Year's Eve television special broadcast by ABC. The special broadcasts primarily from New York City's Times Square and prominently features coverage of its annual ball drop ev ...

(2018) Specialty Costumes for the country music band

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Stars (2018),

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(2017),

America's Next Top Model ''America's Next Top Model'' (abbreviated ''ANTM'' and ''Top Model'') is an American reality television series and interactive competition in which a number of aspiring models compete for the title of "America's Next Top Model" and a chance to b ...

(2017),

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(2017),

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Specialty costumes for

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(2017), Gay for Play Game Show Starring RuPaul (2017),

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(2016),

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(2017),

America's Best Dance Crew ''America's Best Dance Crew'', often abbreviated as ''ABDC'', was an American competitive dance reality television series that features both national and international dance crews. The show was produced by singer, record producer, and former ''Am ...

(2016), Style Code Live (2016),

(2011),

(2010 - 2011),

(2008),

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(2008).

Awards

* 2022: UK S.A.L. "British Fashion Designer of the Year" Award * 2022: Fashion Film Festival Milan - "Cameramoda"

National Chamber of Italian Fashion The National Chamber of Italian Fashion (Italian: ''Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana'') is a non-profit organization, whose purpose is the promotion, coordination of the Italian fashion industry and the training of young Italian designers. ...

Cinecitta Jury Selection, "Best Animated Short Film", "Immortal" * 2021: London Fashion Film Festival Jury Selection for “best 2D 3D Animation” for the, Spring Summer 2021, AI VR fashion film “Immortal” with DNABLOCK Ai * 2021: UK Parliament/Parliamentary Society AFS Award for charitable efforts for children during the pandemic * 2021: Carmarthen Bay Film Festival, UK “Best Animated Short” ominee“Immortal” with DNABLOCK Ai * 2019: UK “Ambassador of the Arts” for his work in fashion, for

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and the Parliamentary Society for Arts, Sports, and Fashion, by Director Rebeca Riofrio, presided over by

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PC. *January 2016 CNA News Taiwan noted Breton, as ambassador to Taiwan for Tourism. *2016 Taiwan Tourism Award * 2016 Fashion Group International "Rising Star" (Menswear), * 2015 Taiwan Tourism Award, * NYIFF Best Documentary Short, Director "Malan Breton A Journey to Taiwan"; * 2014 United Colours of Fashion "Fashion Icon", * 2014 European Fashion Council, Bulgarian Fashion Awards, "Eirene"; * Nominated for the WGSN Global Fashion Award "Outstanding Collaboration, Malan Breton and NBC".

Collaborations

Breton designed the official government work uniforms, and stationary. *

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Breton Lectured on "Optimizing Your Personal Style" *

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Estate, and

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(On the 2015 film "Malan Breton- A Journey to Taiwan") *

China Airlines China Airlines (CAL; ) is the state-owned flag carrier of the Republic of China (Taiwan), and one of its two major airlines along with EVA Air. It is headquartered in Taoyuan International Airport and operates over 1,400 flights weekly (inclu ...

(On the 2015 film "Malan Breton- A Journey to Taiwan") *

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* OK! *

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* Zoya * Joico *

Toni & Guy Toni & Guy (stylised as TONI&GUY) is a British international chain of hairdressing salons founded in the UK in 1963 by brothers Toni and Guy Mascolo. History In 1963, Toni Mascolo and his brother Guy opened their first salon in Clapham, Londo ...

* J Renee *

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* Giorgio Brutini * Michela Rigucci

References

External links

Official site
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