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After graduating from university, Ross worked as a graphic product designer for Wilkinson and [[Beko]].<ref name=":0" /> He went on to intern for and subsequently work with luxury streetwear label Off-White after reaching out to the label's founder [[Virgil Abloh]], who became Ross's mentor. During his time working for Abloh, Ross also designed for [[Kanye West]]'s creative content company [[DONDA|Donda]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Samuel Ross Makes Sense Of Streetwear In High Fashion|url=https://tsingapore.com/article/samuel-ross-interview-a-cold-wall-fashion-designer-makes-sense-streetwear-high-fashion|access-date=2021-02-25|website=T Singapore}}</ref>
After graduating from university, Ross worked as a graphic product designer for Wilkinson and [[Beko]].<ref name=":0" /> He went on to intern for and subsequently work with luxury streetwear label Off-White after reaching out to the label's founder [[Virgil Abloh]], who became Ross's mentor. During his time working for Abloh, Ross also designed for [[Kanye West]]'s creative content company [[DONDA|Donda]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Samuel Ross Makes Sense Of Streetwear In High Fashion|url=https://tsingapore.com/article/samuel-ross-interview-a-cold-wall-fashion-designer-makes-sense-streetwear-high-fashion|access-date=2021-02-25|website=T Singapore}}</ref>


He founded the fashion label A-COLD-WALL* in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|title=A-COLD-WALL {{!}} HYPEBEAST|url=https://hypebeast.com/tags/a-cold-wall|access-date=2021-04-03|website=hypebeast.com}}</ref>
He founded the fashion label A-COLD-WALL* in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|title=A-COLD-WALL {{!}} HYPEBEAST|url=https://hypebeast.com/tags/a-cold-wall|access-date=2021-04-03|website=hypebeast.com}}</ref> Through A-COLD-WALL*, Ross has collaborated with [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]], [[Converse (shoe company)|Converse]], [[Dr. Martens|Dr Martens]], Mackintosh and Diesel’s Red Tag.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-01-09|title=A Cold Wall grows up into a fashion house|url=https://www.drapersonline.com/people/the-drapers-interview/a-cold-wall-grows-up-into-a-fashion-house|access-date=2021-02-18|website=Drapers|language=en}}</ref>


As of 2020, Ross is a brand ambassador for [[Hublot]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Clark|first=Imogen|title=Samuel Ross announced as new Hublot ambassador – The Glass Magazine|url=https://www.theglassmagazine.com/samuel-ross-announced-as-new-hublot-ambassador/|access-date=2021-04-03|language=en-GB}}</ref> He featured prominently in [[Apple Inc.|Apple's]] ''Behind the Mac'' campaign.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Jaleel|first=Gemma|date=2020-08-10|title=Northampton fashion designer stars in latest Apple advert|url=https://www.northantslive.news/news/northamptonshire-news/northampton-fashion-designer-samuel-ross-4412029|access-date=2021-04-03|website=northantslive|language=en}}</ref>
As of 2020, Ross is a brand ambassador for [[Hublot]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Clark|first=Imogen|title=Samuel Ross announced as new Hublot ambassador – The Glass Magazine|url=https://www.theglassmagazine.com/samuel-ross-announced-as-new-hublot-ambassador/|access-date=2021-04-03|language=en-GB}}</ref> He featured prominently in [[Apple Inc.|Apple's]] ''Behind the Mac'' campaign.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Jaleel|first=Gemma|date=2020-08-10|title=Northampton fashion designer stars in latest Apple advert|url=https://www.northantslive.news/news/northamptonshire-news/northampton-fashion-designer-samuel-ross-4412029|access-date=2021-04-03|website=northantslive|language=en}}</ref>

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Samuel Ross
File:Samuel Ross Portrait.jpg
Born
Samuel Ross

(1991-05-26) May 26, 1991 (age 33)
Brixton, London.
NationalityBritish
EducationDe Montfort University, Leicester
Occupation(s)Fashion designer, artist, industrial designer
Label(s)A-COLD-WALL*, SR_A
Websitehttp://www.https://a-cold-wall.com, sr-a.com

Samuel Ross (born 1991)[1] is a British fashion designer, creative director and artist. He is known for founding the fashion label A-COLD-WALL* and working with brands such as Off-White,[2] Oakley,[3] Nike[4] and Barney's.[5]

Early life and education

Ross was born in the Brixton neighbourhood of London, United Kingdom to second generation Windrush parents of Caribbean descent.[1] Shortly after his birth he moved to Northamptonshire, United Kingdom.[6] He attended and graduated from de Montfort University, Leicester where he received first class honours for a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and Illustration and was awarded the FSG design award in 2012.[7]

Career

After graduating from university, Ross worked as a graphic product designer for Wilkinson and Beko.[6] He went on to intern for and subsequently work with luxury streetwear label Off-White after reaching out to the label's founder Virgil Abloh, who became Ross's mentor. During his time working for Abloh, Ross also designed for Kanye West's creative content company Donda.[8]

He founded the fashion label A-COLD-WALL* in 2015.[9] Through A-COLD-WALL*, Ross has collaborated with Nike, Converse, Dr Martens, Mackintosh and Diesel’s Red Tag.[10]

As of 2020, Ross is a brand ambassador for Hublot.[11] He featured prominently in Apple's Behind the Mac campaign.[12]

Awards and honours

Ross is the recipient of the 2018 British Fashion Award for Emerging Menswear Designer,[13] the 2019 Hublot Design Prize[14] and the 2020 People of the Year British Fashion Award for his philanthropic endeavours.[15]

References

  1. ^ a b "Samuel Ross – Continuous study of fashion design, installation art, sculpture & living space". www.samuel-ross.com. Retrieved 2021-04-03.
  2. ^ "Samuel Ross and Virgil Abloh on the power of mentorship". British GQ. Retrieved 2021-04-03.
  3. ^ "Oakley Teams up with A-COLD-WALL*'s Samuel Ross for Brand New Collab". Highsnobiety. 2018-01-13. Retrieved 2021-04-03.
  4. ^ "Architectural Association creates terracotta floor show for Samuel Ross' Nike capsule collection". Dezeen. 2018-11-30. Retrieved 2021-04-03.
  5. ^ Dazed (2017-04-06). "Vote for Samuel Ross on the #Dazed100". Dazed. Retrieved 2021-04-03.
  6. ^ a b "Samuel Ross, Designer Of A-Cold-Wall*, Talks Streetwear And Breaking Down Social Barriers". British Vogue. Retrieved 2021-04-03.
  7. ^ "Samuel Ross unveils his material instinct for Hublot". Esquire SG. 2020-12-14. Retrieved 2021-02-25.
  8. ^ "Samuel Ross Makes Sense Of Streetwear In High Fashion". T Singapore. Retrieved 2021-02-25.
  9. ^ "A-COLD-WALL | HYPEBEAST". hypebeast.com. Retrieved 2021-04-03.
  10. ^ "A Cold Wall grows up into a fashion house". Drapers. 2020-01-09. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
  11. ^ Clark, Imogen. "Samuel Ross announced as new Hublot ambassador – The Glass Magazine". Retrieved 2021-04-03.
  12. ^ Jaleel, Gemma (2020-08-10). "Northampton fashion designer stars in latest Apple advert". northantslive. Retrieved 2021-04-03.
  13. ^ "Samuel Ross is part of the BoF 500". The Business of Fashion. Retrieved 2021-04-03.
  14. ^ Magazine, Wallpaper* (2019-09-27). "A-Cold-Wall's Samuel Ross lifts the 2019 Hublot Design Prize". Wallpaper*. Retrieved 2021-04-03.
  15. ^ "British Fashion Council - The Fashion Awards 2020 Honourees Announced". www.britishfashioncouncil.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-04-03.
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