Galvan (fashion brand)
Galvan London is a British contemporary fashion brand designed by four international women.
History
[edit]German designer Anna-Christin Haas; American businesswoman Katherine Holmgren (who serves as CEO); Icelandic former model Sólveig "Sola" Harrison (who serves as creative director); and Swiss businesswoman Carolyn Hodler (who serves as sales director), established the Galvan brand together in 2014,[1] after frustration with not being able to find the right wedding or event attire for young women below the unattainable high fashion price ranges.[2][3] Although none of them are of British nationality, they decided to base the operations in London, England whilst working virtually.[4] The textiles of their pieces come from Italy and France,[5] and their showroom is in Düsseldorf, Germany. Galvan is primarily sold at Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus in brick-and-mortar retail.[3]
In popular culture
[edit]Galvan is often noted to be worn by celebrities on the red carpet, including actress Sophie Turner at the 88th Academy Awards.[6] Actresses including Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Lawrence, and Selena Gomez have worn outfits multiple times which had given a radar to the brand in its nascence.[4] German model Heidi Klum wore a Galvan "Pandora" gown, which is considered the brand's signature style, on her wedding day.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Lohale, Stephanie (14 September 2019). "Interview: Galvan London Is The Eveningwear Brand Celebrities Can't Get Enough Of". Harper's Bazaar Arabia. ITP DIGITAL MEDIA INC.
- ^ Hyland, Véronique (4 February 2015). "Meet Galvan, the Label That's Taking the Frills Out of Eveningwear". The Cut. Vox Media, LLC.
- ^ a b Mower, Sarah (24 April 2014). "Meet Galvan, the Design Quartet Making the Case for All-American Glamour in Notting Hill". Vogue. Condé Nast.
- ^ a b Reed, Sam (9 November 2016). "The Label Everyone's Wearing but No One's Heard Of". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Signorelli, Alessandra (10 October 2016). "Galvan". Vogue Italia.
- ^ "See the Stars Wearing Galvan London, Hollywood's New Fave Red-Carpet Label". The Hollywood Reporter. 9 November 2016.