Marios Schwab

Despite a childhood ambition to be a ballet dancer, Marios Schwab is the London-based designer of a fashion label known for its unique interpretations of natural forms. His spring/summer 2008 collection was based around reflecting the inner structure of a garment on the outside, and defined him as one of London's most exciting designers - a position he continues to hold. Schwab's dresses have been worn by Kate Moss, Kylie Minogue, Chloe Sevigny, Thandie Newton and Clemence Poesy.

* He studied at the prestigious Esmod fashion school in Berlin from which he graduated with distinction and the Best Student Award
* In 2003 he moved to London where he completed an MA in Womenswear Fashion at Central Saint Martins, studying under the guidance of the formidable Louise Wilson
* 2005 saw him launch his own label, showing for two seasons with Fashion East before making his on schedule debut at London Fashion Week for spring/summer 2007
* After much critical acclaim for his work, Schwab won the prize for Best New Designer at the British Fashion Awards in 2006 as well as scooping the Swiss Textiles Award in 2007
* In 2008 Schwab collaborated with Swarovski for the Runway Rocks show, for which many designers used the crystals to create one-off fashion pieces

Schwab's designs are sold all over the world, in shops ranging from Dover Street Market, Harvey Nichols and Browns in London, to Maria Luisa in Paris and Barneys in New York.