ESTHER FRANKLIN
London, U.K.

OBJECTIVE:
Design jaw-droppingly sultry, subtly detailed ready-to-wear that becomes a women’s closet staple.

EDUCATION:
Master of Arts in Fashion Design, Central Saint Martin’s College of Art and Design, London, U.K.

WORK EXPERIENCE:
2002-present: Solo collection

1997-2002: Versace, Milan Italy
• Head Creative Designer, women’s wear
• Produced 200 designs per season for Versus
• Worked with Donatella Versace on all collections and runway shows

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Created wearable camisole that’s elegant, modern, and works with everything from jeans to skirts
• Standout styles include the babydoll with braided straps and ruched bust-tops — all handcrafted in silk and available in colors like antique rose, black, salmon, and ivory
• Caught the attention of Andre Leon Tally at graduation show
• Devoted following includes Gisele, Karolina, Amber, Carmen, Dido, and Mrs. David Beckham
• After a smash debut in London, hitting NYC in spring 2005

Available at Henri Bendel, 712 Fifth Avenue, at 56th Street (212-904-7963).