Simon Chang (designer) explained
| Simon Chang |
| Nationality: | Canadian |
| Birth Place: | Guangzhou, China |
| Awards: | Order of Canada, 2008; Queen Jubilee Award, 2013 |
Simon Chang is a women's fashion designer, currently residing in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.[1] In 2008, the designer was honored by Governor General Michaëlle Jean with the Order of Canada "for his contributions to the fashion industry as well as for his philanthropic and social engagement".[2] [3] [4] __TOC__
Biography
Of Chinese descent, Simon was raised in Vancouver, British Columbia.[5] He attended Emily Carr University of Art and Design on a full scholarship awarded by The Hudson’s Bay Company.[6]
After deciding to pursue a career in women's fashion, Simon Chang completed over 300 women's wear collections, from eyewear, to bathing suits, to uniforms.
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Notes and References
- Web site: Daley. Kate. Simon Chang's got a brand new shop. chatelaine.com. 27 October 2010.
- Web site: Media information. Rideau Hall Press Office. Governor General Announces New Appointments to the Order of Canada. https://web.archive.org/web/20110721203814/http://www.cwwl.org/media/Governor%20General%20Announces%20New%20Appointments%20Canada-07-01-08.pdf. dead. 21 July 2011. www.cwwl.org. 27 October 2010.
- News: Chang named to Order of Canada. 27 October 2010. The Gazette (Montreal). October 14, 2008. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20121109104034/http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/arts/story.html?id=7cc81d7a-e18a-451d-b32f-bd7919b85df9. 9 November 2012.
- Web site: Simard. Catherine . Simon Chang honored by Governor General - Oct 10, 2008. www.newswire.ca. 27 October 2010.
- Web site: Simon Chang The Canadian Encyclopedia. www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca. 2020-01-03.
- Web site: Emily Carr University - Official Website. Simon Chang (71), Designer. Emily Carr University of Art + Design. 27 October 2010.
