Justin has been creating both classic hats and extraordinary couture pieces under his own brand, J Smith Esquire, for over five years. His diffusion line is Mister Smith.
Following a successful hairdressing career culminating in several awards and his own exclusive salon called 'And people like Us' J Smith Esquire began designing and making hats in 2000 while undertaking part time millinery training. In 2007 Justin completed a two-year MA in Millinery from the Royal College of Art, at which his graduate show earned critical acclaim.
Since then Justin has gone from strength to strength winning the iD styling award and the Maria Louisa award at ITS6. His first collection debuted in 2007 at London Fashion Week under the New Generation sponsorship scheme and marked the beginning of a hugely successful millinery career.
His creative eye and innovative vision knows no bounds and whilst creating his own collections seasonally he is also regularly approached to collaborate. To date, Justin has created headpieces for a number of high-end designers including Moschino, Manish Arora, (es*) Artisanal, Aganovich, Carolyn Massey and Aminaka Wilmont.After a successful time at the RCA, he has now become a respected teacher and visiting lecturer at the Royal College of Art.
Justin has numerous stockists and supporters around the world and continues to show at London, Paris and Rome Fashion week.
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