Olivier Theyskens attended Ecole Nationale Superieure des Arts Visuels de la Cambre in October 1994 to study fashion design.
12 Facts About Olivier Theyskens
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Olivier Theyskens dropped out in 1997 to start his own label.
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Olivier Theyskens presented his first full collection in Paris in 1998.
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Olivier Theyskens became creative director of Rochas in 2002 and presented his first collection for the House of Rochas in 2003 where he created an "entirely new silhouette for the house" that was French-influenced and elegant.
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In 2003, Olivier Theyskens designed costumes for Theatre Royal de la Monnaie including costumes for Verdi's opera I due Foscari.
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Olivier Theyskens received the Star Award by the Fashion Group International at its 22nd Annual Night of Stars Gala in 2005.
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In November 2006, Olivier Theyskens became artistic director at Nina Ricci where his focus shifted to a younger, more casual level of dressing.
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In fall 2009, Olivier Theyskens left Nina Ricci and was replaced by Peter Copping, formerly design director of Louis Vuitton.
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Olivier Theyskens was named artistic director of the company in October 2010.
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In 2016, Olivier Theyskens debuted his first collection under his own name for more than a decade.
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In 2020, Olivier Theyskens was named artistic director of Azzaro, with responsibility for the brand's couture collections, ready-to-wear lines, and accessories for women and men; he succeeded Maxime Simoens.
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Olivier Theyskens' creations have been worn by Nicole Kidman, Cate Blanchett, Reese Witherspoon, Emma Watson, Diane Kruger, Greta Gerwig, Felicity Jones, Jennifer Aniston, Mylene Farmer, Bella Hadid and Kirsten Dunst.