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Tomas MaierGerman designer
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Biography of Thomas Meyer
Early Life and EducationThomas Meyer was born in 1956 in the historic town of Pforzheim in southeastern Germany. He attended a Waldorf school and later received his professional education at the École de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne in Paris, France.
Career
Meyer began his career by working for prestigious fashion houses in France, Italy, and Germany. He worked for Guy Laroche, Sonia Rykiel, Revillon, and Hermes, where he was responsible for creating women's ready-to-wear lines and leather clothing and accessories.
In June 2001, Meyer was offered the position of Creative Design Director at Bottega Veneta by Tom Ford when the company was acquired by the Gucci Group. Meyer is credited with revitalizing the brand and establishing it as a luxury goods manufacturer. He used his vision of elegant luxury, combining the highest quality materials with simplicity in aesthetics. Bottega Veneta's products are known for their classic soft lines and exquisite palette.
In 1997, Meyer launched his own label, Tomas Maier, and opened his first online store a year later. Since then, three stores under this name have appeared in Florida and the Hamptons. Meyer's collections are sold in over 100 stores in more than 30 countries worldwide. Celebrities such as Nicole Kidman, Scarlett Johansson, and Sarah Jessica Parker are among the fans of the designer's elegant simplicity.
Awards
In 2007, Thomas Meyer was named "Designer of the Year" by the American fashion magazine Daily News Record.
