Jeremy Scott
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Jeremy Scott is an American fashion designer.
Background
Scott was born in Kansas City, Missouri.[1][2][3][4] He attended the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York for fashion design. He started his carer in Paris showing his original designs on the catwalk in France's fashion capital.[citation needed]
Collaborations
March 2011 Launch of Jeremy Scott for Swatch Collaboration [5] November 2012 Launch of Jeremy Scott for Smart Collaboration, car design [6] April 2013 Shanghai Launch of Jeremy Scott for Smart Production Car Model [7] April 2013 Launch of Jeremy Scott for Cybex, collection of baby stroller products [8]
Career and fame
He has built a reputation for outrageous designs favored by pop stars and celebrities, including Madonna, Rihanna, Katy Perry Kanye West,[9] Björk, Beyoncé, M.I.A., Lana Del Rey Britney Spears, Robyn, Beth Ditto, Fergie, Justin Bieber, Rita Ora, Nicki Minaj, Kylie Minogue, Victoria Beckham, Lil Wayne, Lil'Kim, Kelis, Ciara, Lindsay Lohan, Sky Ferreira, Big Bang, 2NE1 [10], Gwen Stefani, Agyness Deyn, Selena Gomez [11], A$AP Rocky, Eason Chan, Hayley Williams, and Lady Gaga . [12] [13][14]
Controversy
In June of 2012, Adidas decided that a pair of sneakers designed by Jeremy Scott called the JS Roundhouse Mids, wound not be sold after the shoes were criticised for their apparent resemblance to shackles and allusion to slavery.[15][16] Scott denied that the shoes had anything to do with slavery stating it was a reference to the children's toy My Pet Monster.[17][18]
In February of 2013 Jeremy Scott was accused of plagiarising designs from Santa Cruz Skateboards.[19][20][21] Santa Cruz has not taken legal action.[22]
References
- ^ William van Meter (2011-11-30). "Jeremy Scott, Fashion's Last Rebel". The New York Times. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
- ^ "New York Fashion Week Fall 2012: Jeremy Scott logs on to the '90s". The Los Angeles Times. 2012-02-16. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
- ^ Drew Grant (2012-02-15). "The New York Observer". Observer.com. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
- ^ Leslie Price (2012-03-12). "Racked.com". La.racked.com. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
- ^ "Jeremy Scott for Swatch". Telegraph.co.uk. 2011-3-21. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Fashion Designer Jeremy Scott Unveils Customized Smart Car- Time Magazine". Style.time.com. 2012-11-30. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
- ^ "SmartForJeremy spreads its clipped wings". Foxnews.com. 2013-4-25. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Cybex announces collaboration with fashion's wild child Jeremy Scott-Pop Sugar". Popsugar.com. 2013-4-25. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
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- ^ "CL versus Jeremy Scott". i-D Magazine. 2013-3-27. Retrieved 2013-04-27.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Selena Gomez covers NYLON in Jeremy Scott for Adidas". Highsnobiety.com. 2012-01-19. Retrieved 2013-04-27.
- ^ "The fashion Interview: Jeremy Scott on Dressing Cara Delevingne and Katy Perry". Graziadaily.co.uk. 2013-01-19. Retrieved 2013-04-27.
- ^ "Rihanna Wears Jeremy Scott denim Runway Look in "We Found Love" Music Video". Style.mtv.com. 2011-9-29. Retrieved 2013-04-27.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "What's Madonna Wearing for her MDNA Tour?". Graziadaily.co.uk. 2012-5-31. Retrieved 2013-04-27.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Jeremy Scott's Controversial 'Shackle' Sneakers Won't Be Sold - The Cut". Nymag.com. 2012-06-19. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
- ^ "Adidas cancels 'shackle' shoes after outcry - CNN.com". Edition.cnn.com. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
- ^ Jessica Vince (2012-06-20). "Jeremy Scott Responds To Adidas Shoe Controversy: 'My work has always been inspired by cartoons' | Grazia Fashion". Graziadaily.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
- ^ Kamer, Foster (2013-02-02). "The Actual Inspiration for Jeremy Scott's Not-'Racist' Adidas Sneakers: My Pet Monster". Observer. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
- ^ Escobedo, Julianne (2013-02-21). "Did Jeremy Scott Rip Off Legendary Skateboard Artist Jimbo Phillips? | SPIN | Rack City". SPIN. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
- ^ "Santa Cruz Skateboards Accuse Jeremy Scott of Plagiarism | HUH". Huhmagazine.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
- ^ Fischer, David (2013-02-23). "Santa Cruz Skateboards Confirms that Jim Phillips Was Plagiarized by Jeremy Scott • Highsnobiety". Highsnobiety.com. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
- ^ Wallace Baine. "Designer Jeremy Scott accused of plagiarizing work of Santa Cruz artists Jim and Jimbo Phillips". Santa Cruz Sentinel. Retrieved 2013-04-26.