13 Facts About Christopher Nemeth

Christopher Nemeth was a British fashion designer who became established in London in the 1980s, before relocating to Tokyo in 1986.

Christopher Nemeth was particularly renowned for his wearable art designs.

Christopher Nemeth subsequently decided to start making clothing for himself, as he could not find garments to suit his tastes.

At first, Nemeth hand-sewed his designs from discarded materials, including his own paintings.

Christopher Nemeth was particularly known for his use of linen mail bags found discarded on the streets of London, but used rope and charity shop clothing to assemble his pieces.

Christopher Nemeth then began selling his work through the Kensington Market, London.

Christopher Nemeth's clothing was mainly androgynous menswear, although he produced some designs specifically for women.

In 1985, Christopher Nemeth met the photographer Mark Lebon, who showcased his designs in a shoot for i-D magazine.

In 1993, Christopher Nemeth took over Sector, renaming it after himself, and opened branches in Osaka, Fukuoka and Nagoya.

Christopher Nemeth continued to use recycled fabrics, combining discarded offcuts and remnants from tailoring shops into patchwork yardage to use for his designs.

Christopher Nemeth's name is better known among fashion insiders than among the general public, with his higher-profile admirers including designers Martin Margiela and Rei Kawakubo.

In 2015, Kim Jones presented a menswear collection for Louis Vuitton inspired by Christopher Nemeth, and celebrating his life and work.

Christopher Nemeth is Savile Row, he is the street, he is the club.