The Contour of Luxury Summer Issue 2019 - Sneak Peek | Page 29

CHRISTOPHER
BATES
MADE IN ITALY
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ontemporary Canadian menswear designer
Christopher Bates has been selected to dress
the Formula 1 drivers as they strut the catwalk
for the 12th Amber Lounge Monaco Charity Fashion
Show, Friday May 24th. The world-renowned annual
event is the only place on the planet to see F1 drivers
on the runway.
With a long list of industry awards to his name,
Christopher will bring his fresh, sophisticated style to
the iconic show, held during the Monaco Grand Prix.
In 2018 Bates was nominated for the Canadian
Menswear Designer of the Year Award and won a
Visionary Award from Fashion Group International,
Toronto. He has previously been named one of
Canada’s 100 Most Influential People.
His timeless creations have been seen on the glossy
pages of L’Uomo Vogue Italia, Forbes, GQ Brazil,
Monocle, Elle, Fashion, SCHÖN!, Hello!, Huffington
Post, Esquire China, and Flare. Christopher Bates
designs have quickly become a favourite of many
Hollywood celebrities and elite athletes.