Christopher Bates Email & Phone Number

Milan Area, Italy

Originally from Canada, Christopher Bates has chosen his real name to represent himself in the fashion world. He was educated at Istituto Marangoni in Milan, a renowned institution synonymous with fashion, design and art. Since his debut, this intrepid designer has achieved a meteoric rise in the fashion industry. In 2014 he established his headquarters in Milan to produce, with pride, in this splendid country. He sells to influential retailers in Italy, including: Magenta Homme, Ruggero, Butti etc and in Canada to: Harry Rosen and Browns. He has been nominated for 2015, 2016 & 2017 Canadian Menswear Designer of the Year Award (CAFA).In 2017 we will hear more from him, as his work will take off…literally. He is proudly designing the new uniforms for Air Canada - one of the largest airlines in the world.He has been featured in many top media publications including: L’Uomo Vogue Italia, Women's Wear Daily, Forbes, GQ Brazil, Monocle, Elle, Fashion, SCHÖN!, Hello!, Huffington Post, Esquire China and Flare etc.“Your work is a breath of fresh air! Very tasteful, with thoughtful little design touches – a real modern take on classic menswear.” Bernadette Morra, Editor-in-chief, FASHION MagazineCelebrities that have worn his clothes include: NBA star DeMarre Carrol of the Toronto Raptors, MLS forward Tosaint Ricketts of the Toronto FC, Film Producer Gary Michael Walters (Drive, Whiplash), Film Producer Andrea Iervolino (The Merchant of Venice, In Dubious Battle), CBC's Ron MacLean, Howie-D of the Backstreet Boys, bands: Marianas Trench and Walk Off The Earth, actors: John Boyega (Star Wars Episode VII), Greg Bryk (Bitten), and Ramin Karimloo (The Phantom of the Opera).

International award winning boutique marketing firm specializing in branding, corporate logod apparel, market research and events. My responsibilities included:-Direct creatives, graphic design and write copy for advertising campaigns-Supervise print production-Research media and media buying-Coordinate national and local events-Hire, train and supervise junior employees-Direct company’s promotional products division (primarily consisting of corporate logod apparel)-Coordinate screen-printing and embroidery for all logod apparel

Personal sales position responsible for selling Tommy Hilfiger and DKNY men's and women's fragrances. Responsibilities included:-Personal selling-Customer service-Product knowledge-Setting up point of purchase displays-Executing gift with purchase campaigns

Diploma, Fashion Design, 30/30

Activities and Societies: Featured Courses: Fashion Fundamentals, Fashion Collection, Digital Image and Patternmaking Techniques Final.

Management Certificate, Marketing Communications

Activities and Societies: Featured Courses: Advertising Design and Production, Promotional Strategies, Sales Promotion Techniques, Media.

Bachelor Of Arts, Geography

Activities and Societies: Featured Courses: Economic Geography, Retail Location Theory, Economics, Marketing, Statistics, and Cultural.