Jasper Conran

Jasper Conran at Wedgwood
Named British Designer of the year in 1986, Jasper Conran has established himself as one of London’s foremost fashion designers. His trademark is simplicity – in form, function and in style. Structure and proportion are everything to Jasper Conran because without function and usefulness, he believes that beauty has no purpose.

In 2001, Jasper Conran brought his eye for timeless style and sophistication to Wedgwood, a collaboration which marries Jasper’s contemporary design expertise with Wedgwood’s rich heritage in manufacturing.

Blending utility with style, Jasper Conran’s signature White tableware range for Wedgwood made a beautiful statement and was heralded a contemporary classic for the modern home.

Today, Jasper Conran complements the simplicity of his pure white tableware with new and innovative designs. Embossed swirls, bright colour, chic metallic touches and ornate chinoiserie designs are used in a measured but powerful way to give a vibrant twist to his collections – allowing them to encompass a range of styles – from classically elegant to simply modern.

In affect, Jasper Conran has developed a unique mix and match concept, allowing people to use their own personal style to adapt their china collection. The introduction of a few dramatic coloured or patterned items could be just the way to revive and update the look of their base White tableware to create an infinite number of individual looks.

Jasper Conran at Waterford Crystal
In 2005, Jasper Conran broadened his design reach and collaborated with Waterford Crystal to create a bold crystal collection designed for everyday contemporary living. With his inimitable style, he led the trend for crystal to be the must have lifestyle accessory.

Jasper Conran’s inspiration for his crystal collection is organic. The elements of earth, wind, fire and water are captured in each piece of crystal with a dazzling energy that brings visual pleasure to everyday living. Jasper’s designs are underpinned by a simple philosophy – the pieces are made to be used and enjoyed – a pleasure to hold and behold.

“When Waterford invited me to collaborate on a collection of contemporary crystal, I approached it the same way I approach designing clothes – use the best materials and keep it simple…

The cut is everything in producing clothes that are a pleasure to wear and I adopted the same attitude to crystal. I aimed to find a light energy in the crystal that gives it a dynamic compatibility with contemporary living”. - Jasper Conran

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