Only 30 tickets available for this exclusive experience which includes hands-on demonstrations in printmaking and felt making, and mulled wine happy hour!
Join renowned textile artist Simon Ungless for an intimate conversation with style writer Gail Goldberg, as he reflects on his transformative work with the late Alexander McQueen, and his recent creative partnership with Angelina Jolie. The discussion will delve into McQueen’s iconic ‘Lost Taxi Driver’ collection, Ungless’s current artistic endeavors, and an exclusive unveiling of the highly anticipated When Simon Met Ralph Holiday 2024 collection.
Following the talk, enjoy hands-on demonstrations in printmaking and felt making, along with a curated holiday shopping experience.
Refreshments will be served.
ABOUT SIMON UNGLESS
Simon Ungless graduated from Central Saint Martins School of Art and Design in 1992 and was awarded the prestigious MA Degree in Fashion with Distinction. Upon graduation Ungless embarked on a collaboration with his best friend, Lee Alexander McQueen. From their South London home, the pair created Taxi Driver, the collection that founded Alexander McQueen and was shown during London Fashion Week as the first recipient of the New Generation sponsorship. Ungless continued to collaborate with McQueen on the collections shown in London and in New York, including Nihilism, Banshee, The Birds, The Highland Rape, The Hunger and Dante. In 1996 Ungless introduced Sarah Burton, Creative Director of Alexander McQueen, to the late designer.
Also in 1996, Ungless made the move to California to consult in education and built the Fashion School at Academy of Art University. His other educational collaborations include Arizona State University, Polimoda, Auckland University of Technology, College of Creative Studies, Savannah College of Design and West Valley College. In 2002, Ungless was named Creative Director of Member Holiday, a Korean-based contemporary brand, launching both men’s and women’s collections with 37 freestanding stores.
In 2020 Ungless rejoined Alexander McQueen under the direction of Sarah Burton for McQueen Creatives also producing print direction for women’s pre- spring 2021 and Men’s summer 22 collections.
In Fall of 2022 Ungless became consultant for Rebel Fashion-30 Years of London Fashion. An exhibition highlighting British fashion supported by New Generation. Ungless has created concept, inspiration and exhibition pieces for the Taxi Driver, Alexander McQueen Collection.
For Spring 2024, Ungless has given print direction for the Alexander McQueen Men’s ready to wear collection.
With 35 years being in the fashion industry, Ungless’ work experience spans fashion design, textile design, forecasting, brand development, marketing, show production and publishing for such clients as Tory Burch, Givenchy, Paul Smith, Versace, The Burton Group, Nigel French, Selfridges, Nike, Levis and Calvin Klein.
Currently, Ungless along with his partner Jody Niederkohr operate two artisanal and sustainably centered design companies under the UN-Production banner: When Simon Met Ralph, which focuses on apparel and textiles, and Blackened which centers on accessories and home. Their collections are carried at Atelier Jolie in New York and 7×7 Social Club in San Francisco.
ABOUT GAIL GOLDBERG:
Gail Goldberg is a longtime writer, journalist and storyteller covering fashion, shopping, travel + lifestyle topics for the likes of San Francisco Chronicle, Time Out SF, WWD and The Bold Italic. She has served as 7×7’s style editor for almost a decade. The shoe-obsessed, wanderlust-er lives in San Francisco although her love of all things fashion took root in the New Jersey suburbs where she grew up. Her predilection for shopping malls remains.
