Samuel Ross (Designer)
Samuel Ross (Designer)
Black and white photo of Samuel Ross that has been shared.
Samuel Ross is a British designer, multidisciplinary creative director, and Installation artist known for his extensive collaboration with figures such as Kanye West, Virgil Abloh, Nike, and Adidas. [1]
Biography
Early Life
A Talk With Samuel Ross From 'A-Cold-Wall' On the Future of Streetwear x High Fashion Goods.
Ross was born and raised in the country of England where he has lived for most of his early life. He is from the Northamptonshire area in East Midlands.
When he was a young teenager, he engaged with criminal activity.
He was in court often and was arrested for having GBH and Affray. The experience of having a criminal past opened his eyes to his own behavior to the rest of the world. He would eventually clean up his act and took his academic studies seriously.
Education
Ross is a 1st class honors graduate of De Montfort University where he received his BA in Graphic design and Illustration.
He is the FSG Design student brief award.
The prize was awarded by Erik Spiekermann in De Montfort University 2012.
Design and Installations
Ep.01 – Samuel Ross, A-COLD-WALL*.
Grand Designs Future Living live launch at Birmingham NEC 2012
New York Fashion Week 2013 - Print design for HOOD BY AIR
Paris Fashion Week 2014 - Print design for HOOD BY AIR
Paris Fashion Week 2014 - OFF -WHITE c/o of Virgil Abloh concept showroom launch
Paris Fashion Week 2014 - A.P.C KANYE 2014 presentation
Benji B (BBC Radio 1) presents Deviation Strings at Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Southbank - June 2014
- A live 75 minute audio visual experience along side a full string orchestra that housed an audience of 500
Copenhagen International Fashion Fair 2014
- Special guest of honour live art installation c/o Virgil Abloh & OFF-WHITE presented in Crystal HALL
Dover Street Market Ginza - OFF-WHITE c/o Virgil Abloh 'UNDER-WATER' exclusive capsule collection and in-store installation.
Fashion
After collaborating with Virgil Abloh in various works, he decided to finally head the design route and he created A COLD WALL, a fashion street fashion label he developed with subversive, sporty designs that speak to the class divides in society, making his debut at LFWM.
He has since collaborated with companies such as Nike and Adidas.
Personal Life
Ross lives in the city of Paris as well as London.