Tim Hamilton is an

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fashion designer Fashion is a form of self-expression and autonomy at a particular period and place and in a specific context, of clothing, footwear, lifestyle, accessories, makeup, hairstyle, and body posture. The term implies a look defined by the fashion in ...

known for

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sportswear. He launched his own

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label in 2006. He is a three time CFDA nominee, and the winner of the 2009 CFDA/Swarovski Award for Menswear.

Early life and education

After receiving his undergraduate degree in liberal arts from

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, Hamilton moved to New York to begin his career in fashion. He continued his studies at Parsons and began to work for American brands including

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and

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Career

In 2007, with his background in American craftsmanship, he drew influence from his upbringing in Iowa, global travels and interest in art to found his own eponymous label which is sold to prestigious global stores including

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(New York),

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(Japan) and L’Eclaireur (Paris). He sought to fill a void in American minimalist fashion. He fused his interests to create a brand that embodies a modern sportswear look, influenced by streetwear, with abstract elements and close attention to detail. In addition to Tim Hamilton Collection, he introduced Tim Hamilton Redux, a greatest hits collection of minimalist basics. In 2009 he brought these influences together to design his first women’s collection. Since the brand’s inception, Hamilton has gone on to win the CFDA award for emerging menswear designer, and to be the first American to show at the Chambre Syndicale in Paris. Hamilton was one of the earliest independent designers to collaborate with

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retailers such as Uniqlo and

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. His fascination with contemporary art is nurtured by ongoing collaborations with artists like photographer

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, painter

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and a continuing partnership with the multi-disciplinary

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References

External links

Tim Hamilton Official websiteTim Hamilton Seth Price - Petzel GalleryNew Yorker Lands in Paris (Tim Hamilton) - WGSNCFDA/Swarovski Menswear Winner Tim Hamilton
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