Type Fashion Design Website www.annavalentine.com | Founded 1986 | |
Founder Antonia RobinsonAnna Valentine Headquarters Kensington, London, United Kingdom | ||
Anna Valentine, previously known as Robinson Valentine, is a london-based fashion house launched in 1986, and founded by designer duo Antonia Robinson and Anna Valentine.
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Robinson Valentine was launched in 1986 by designer duo Antonia Robinson and Anna Valentine. The pair began working under the name "Robinson Valentine." Robinson and Valentine met at a college in Hammersmith while taking a pattern-cutting course. After completing the course, they approached Enterprise Allowance Scheme program which helped them open a small shop in Wandsworth. After becoming successful, they opened a much larger shop in Kensington.
Robinson's departure
Antonia Robinson, who now uses her married name, Antonia Shields, departed from the label and moved to Cornwall where she set up www.antoniaspearls.co.uk. Valentine then became the sole name on the label.
Notable clients
Robinson Valentine designed clothes for celebrities, socialites and notably the British Royal Family and the aristocracy. The label's biggest client is Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.Robinson Valentine designed her wedding dress which she wore on her wedding to the Prince of Wales in 2005. Other clients include Serena Armstrong-Jones, Viscountess Linley, Patti Palmer Tomkinson, Lady Sarah Chatto, Laura Lopes, Jemima Khan, Saffron Aldridge and Sheherazade Goldsmith.
In the media
In 2005, Robinson Valentine received widespread and instant publicity when it was announced the label would be designing the Wedding dress of Camilla Parker Bowles. They were interviewed by the Daily Telegraph, Hello magazine and numerous media outlets. Robinson Valentine was praised by fashion critics for the Duchess's choice of dress and design. The Duchess continues to wear outfits by the label to high-profile events which is often highlighted in the media.