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Esme Young: From 70s Fashion Icon to Sewing Bee Star
1 Sep
Summary
- Esme Young co-founded the iconic 1970s fashion brand Swanky Modes.
- Swanky Modes dressed celebrities like Cher and Grace Jones.
- Young designed Renee Zellweger's memorable 'Tarts and Vicars' costume.
Esme Young, a judge on BBC One's The Great British Sewing Bee, boasts a rich history as a fashion designer. In the 1970s, she co-founded Swanky Modes, a fashion label that quickly gained prominence.
The brand dressed notable figures such as Grace Jones and Cher, and its designs graced the pages of major publications like Vogue. Swanky Modes also had its creations featured in films like Bridget Jones's Diary and Romeo & Juliet.
Young also revealed she was behind the design of Renee Zellweger's iconic bunny costume for the 'Tarts and Vicars' party scene, noting the specific adjustments requested for the character.
Beyond her design career, Esme Young has been a fixture on The Great British Sewing Bee since 2016. She also teaches at Central Saint Martins and published her autobiography, 'Behind the Seams,' in 2022.
