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Simon Chang | |
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| Born | August 3, 1947 (age 79) Guangzhou, China |
| Education | Emily Carr University of Art and Design |
| Awards | Order of Canada, 2008; Queen Jubilee Award, 2013 |
Simon Chang CM is a women's fashion designer, currently residing in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.[1] In 2008, the designer was honored by Governor General Michaëlle Jean with the Order of Canada "for his contributions to the fashion industry as well as for his philanthropic and social engagement".[2][3][4]
Biography
[edit]Of Chinese descent, Simon was raised in Vancouver, British Columbia.[5] He attended Emily Carr University of Art and Design on a full scholarship awarded by The Hudson’s Bay Company.[6]
After deciding to pursue a career in women's fashion, Simon Chang completed over 300 women's wear collections, from eyewear, to bathing suits, to uniforms.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ↑ Daley, Kate. "Simon Chang's got a brand new shop". chatelaine.com. Retrieved 27 October 2010.
- ↑ Media information, Rideau Hall Press Office. "Governor General Announces New Appointments to the Order of Canada" (PDF). www.cwwl.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 27 October 2010.
- ↑ "Chang named to Order of Canada". The Gazette (Montreal). October 14, 2008. Archived from the original on 9 November 2012. Retrieved 27 October 2010.
- ↑ Simard, Catherine. "Simon Chang honored by Governor General - Oct 10, 2008". www.newswire.ca. Retrieved 27 October 2010.
- ↑ "Simon Chang | The Canadian Encyclopedia". www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca. Retrieved 2020-01-03.
- ↑ Emily Carr University - Official Website. "Simon Chang (71), Designer". Emily Carr University of Art + Design. Retrieved 27 October 2010.