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{{Short description|British luxury fashion house}}
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'''Anna Valentine''', previously known as '''Robinson Valentine''', is a [[United Kingdom|British]] [[luxury goods|luxury]] [[fashion house]] launched in 1986. It was founded by designer duo Antonia Robinson and Anna Valentine.<ref name="bio"/>
'''Robinson Valentine''', was a British [[luxury goods|luxury]] [[fashion house]] launched in 1986. It was founded by designer duo Antonia Robinson and [[Anna Valentine]].<ref name="bio"/> In 2005 Valentine became the sole name on the label, now known as [[Anna Valentine]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2009-10-08 |title=Anna Valentine - Biography |url=https://www.hellomagazine.com/profiles/2009100890/anna-valentine/ |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=HELLO! |language=en}}</ref>


The pair began working under the name "Robinson Valentine." Robinson and Valentine met at a college in [[Hammersmith]] while taking a pattern-cutting course. After completing the course, they approached [[Enterprise Allowance Scheme]] program which helped them open a small shop in [[Wandsworth]]. After becoming successful, they opened a much larger shop in [[Kensington]].<ref name="bio">{{cite web|title=Anna Valentine|url=http://www.hellomagazine.com/profiles/anna-valentine/|publisher=Hello Magazine|accessdate=7 November 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=About Anna Valentine|url=http://www.annavalentine.com/av-story|publisher=Official Website|accessdate=7 November 2014}}</ref>
The pair began working under the name "Robinson Valentine." Robinson and Valentine met at a college in [[Hammersmith]] while taking a pattern-cutting course. After completing the course, they approached the [[Enterprise Allowance Scheme]] which helped them open a small shop in [[Wandsworth]]. After becoming successful, they opened a much larger shop in [[Kensington]].<ref name="bio">{{cite web|title=Anna Valentine|url=http://www.hellomagazine.com/profiles/anna-valentine/|work=Hello|date=8 October 2009 |accessdate=7 November 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=About Anna Valentine|url=http://www.annavalentine.com/av-story|publisher=Official Website|accessdate=7 November 2014|archive-date=20 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200220022922/http://www.annavalentine.com/av-story|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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==Robinson's departure==

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Antonia Robinson, who now uses her married name, Antonia Shields, departed from the label and moved to [[Cornwall]] where she set up www.antoniaspearls.co.uk. Valentine then became the sole name on the label.<ref name="bio"/>


==Notable clients==
==Notable clients==
Robinson Valentine designed clothes for celebrities, socialites and notably the [[British Royal Family]] and the aristocracy. The label's biggest client is [[Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall]].Robinson Valentine designed her wedding dress which she wore on her wedding to the Prince of Wales in 2005.<ref name="bio"/> Other clients include [[Serena Armstrong-Jones, Viscountess Linley]], [[Charles Palmer-Tomkinson|Patti Palmer Tomkinson]], [[Lady Sarah Chatto]], [[Laura Parker Bowles|Laura Lopes]], [[Jemima Khan]],<ref name="bio"/> [[Saffron Aldridge]] and
Robinson Valentine designed clothes for [[celebrities]], socialites, the [[aristocracy]] and the [[British royal family]]. The label notably designed the wedding dress of [[Queen Camilla|Camilla Parker Bowles]], which she wore at her wedding to the Prince of Wales (Later [[Charles III|King Charles III]]) in 2005.<ref name="bio"/> Other clients have included [[Serena Armstrong-Jones, Viscountess Linley]], [[Charles Palmer-Tomkinson|Patti Palmer Tomkinson]], [[Lady Sarah Chatto]], [[Laura Parker Bowles|Laura Lopes]], [[Jemima Khan]],<ref name="bio"/> [[Saffron Aldridge]] and
[[Sheherazade Goldsmith]].<ref>{{cite news|author=Clare Coulson|title=The label that transformed a Duchess|url=http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/article/TMG3346338/The-label-that-transformed-a-Duchess.html|accessdate=7 November 2014|publisher=The Daily Telegraph|date=26 October 2005}}</ref>
[[Sheherazade Goldsmith]].<ref>{{cite news|author=Clare Coulson|title=The label that transformed a Duchess|url=http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/article/TMG3346338/The-label-that-transformed-a-Duchess.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141107215334/http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/article/TMG3346338/The-label-that-transformed-a-Duchess.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 November 2014|accessdate=7 November 2014|work=The Daily Telegraph|date=26 October 2005}}</ref>


==In the media==
==In the media==
In 2005, Robinson Valentine received widespread and instant publicity when it was announced the label would be designing the [[Wedding dress of Camilla Parker Bowles]]. They were interviewed by the ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]'', ''[[Hello (magazine)|Hello magazine]]'' and numerous media outlets. Robinson Valentine was praised by fashion critics for the Duchess's choice of dress and design.<ref>{{cite news|title=Fashionistas praise Camilla style|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk/4429447.stm|accessdate=7 November 2014|publisher=BBC|date=10 April 2005}}</ref> The Duchess continues to wear outfits by the label to high-profile events which is often highlighted in the media.<ref>{{cite news|title=A grand gathering of gowns Designer dresses, and the power women in them, had a ball at the Academy gala.|url=http://articles.philly.com/2007-01-30/news/25220224_1_reem-acra-gowns-monique-lhuillier|accessdate=7 November 2014|publisher=philly.com|date=30 January 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=The sainted Valentine |url=http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/article/TMG3360575/The-sainted-Valentine.html |accessdate=7 November 2014 |publisher=The Daily Telegraph |date=8 July 2007 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141107215004/http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/article/TMG3360575/The-sainted-Valentine.html |archivedate=7 November 2014 |df= }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Royal wedding: Queen wears primrose as Duchess of Cornwall selects champagne silk dress|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/royal-wedding/8483007/Royal-wedding-Queen-wears-primrose-as-Duchess-of-Cornwall-selects-champagne-silk-dress.html|accessdate=7 November 2014|publisher=The Daily Telegraph|date=29 April 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Camilla's Royal Wedding Dress: Anna Valentine|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/04/27/camilla-royal-wedding-anna-valentine_n_854669.html|accessdate=7 November 2014|publisher=Huffingtonpost}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall attend Battle of Britain service|url=http://www.london24.com/news/prince_of_wales_and_duchess_of_cornwall_attend_battle_of_britain_service_1_1518320|publisher=london24.com|accessdate=7 November 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=The Diary: Duchess gets a dressing down|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10847160|accessdate=7 November 2014|publisher=nzherald.co.nz|date=14 November 2012}}</ref>
In 2005, Robinson Valentine received widespread and instant publicity when it was announced the label would be designing the [[wedding dress of Camilla Parker Bowles]]. They were interviewed by ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]'', ''[[Hello! (magazine)|Hello!]]'' magazine and numerous media outlets. Robinson Valentine was praised by fashion critics for the Duchess's choice of dress and design.<ref>{{cite news|title=Fashionistas praise Camilla style|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk/4429447.stm|accessdate=7 November 2014|publisher=BBC|date=10 April 2005}}</ref> The Duchess continues to wear outfits by the label to high-profile events which is often highlighted in the media.<ref>{{cite news|title=A grand gathering of gowns Designer dresses, and the power women in them, had a ball at the Academy gala.|url=http://articles.philly.com/2007-01-30/news/25220224_1_reem-acra-gowns-monique-lhuillier|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141215004130/http://articles.philly.com/2007-01-30/news/25220224_1_reem-acra-gowns-monique-lhuillier|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 December 2014|accessdate=7 November 2014|work=Philadelphia Daily News|date=30 January 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=The sainted Valentine |url=http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/article/TMG3360575/The-sainted-Valentine.html |accessdate=7 November 2014 |work=The Daily Telegraph |date=8 July 2007 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141107215004/http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/article/TMG3360575/The-sainted-Valentine.html |archivedate=7 November 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Royal wedding: Queen wears primrose as Duchess of Cornwall selects champagne silk dress|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/royal-wedding/8483007/Royal-wedding-Queen-wears-primrose-as-Duchess-of-Cornwall-selects-champagne-silk-dress.html|accessdate=7 November 2014|work=The Daily Telegraph|date=29 April 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Camilla's Royal Wedding Dress: Anna Valentine|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/04/27/camilla-royal-wedding-anna-valentine_n_854669.html|accessdate=7 November 2014|work=HuffPost}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall attend Battle of Britain service |url=http://www.london24.com/news/prince_of_wales_and_duchess_of_cornwall_attend_battle_of_britain_service_1_1518320 |publisher=london24.com |accessdate=7 November 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141107214641/http://www.london24.com/news/prince_of_wales_and_duchess_of_cornwall_attend_battle_of_britain_service_1_1518320 |archivedate=7 November 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=The Diary: Duchess gets a dressing down |url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10847160 |accessdate=7 November 2014 |work=The New Zealand Herald |date=14 November 2012}}</ref>

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==Robinson's departure==
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Antonia Robinson, who now uses her married name, Antonia Shields, departed from the label and moved to [[Cornwall]] where she set up antoniaspearls.co.uk.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://annavalentine.com/ Official Website]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20141107215331/http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/article/TMG10863138/The-Complete-Woman-Anna-Valentine.html The Complete Woman: Anna Valentine] at the ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]''
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20141107215331/http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/article/TMG10863138/The-Complete-Woman-Anna-Valentine.html The Complete Woman: Anna Valentine] at ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]''


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Latest revision as of 21:14, 17 December 2024

Robinson Valentine
Company typeFashion Design
FoundersAntonia Robinson
Anna Valentine

Robinson Valentine, was a British luxury fashion house launched in 1986. It was founded by designer duo Antonia Robinson and Anna Valentine.[1] In 2005 Valentine became the sole name on the label, now known as Anna Valentine.[2]

The pair began working under the name "Robinson Valentine." Robinson and Valentine met at a college in Hammersmith while taking a pattern-cutting course. After completing the course, they approached the Enterprise Allowance Scheme which helped them open a small shop in Wandsworth. After becoming successful, they opened a much larger shop in Kensington.[1][3]

Notable clients

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Robinson Valentine designed clothes for celebrities, socialites, the aristocracy and the British royal family. The label notably designed the wedding dress of Camilla Parker Bowles, which she wore at her wedding to the Prince of Wales (Later King Charles III) in 2005.[1] Other clients have included Serena Armstrong-Jones, Viscountess Linley, Patti Palmer Tomkinson, Lady Sarah Chatto, Laura Lopes, Jemima Khan,[1] Saffron Aldridge and Sheherazade Goldsmith.[4]

In the media

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In 2005, Robinson Valentine received widespread and instant publicity when it was announced the label would be designing the wedding dress of Camilla Parker Bowles. They were interviewed by The Daily Telegraph, Hello! magazine and numerous media outlets. Robinson Valentine was praised by fashion critics for the Duchess's choice of dress and design.[5] The Duchess continues to wear outfits by the label to high-profile events which is often highlighted in the media.[6][7][8][9][10][11]

Robinson's departure

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Antonia Robinson, who now uses her married name, Antonia Shields, departed from the label and moved to Cornwall where she set up antoniaspearls.co.uk.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Anna Valentine". Hello. 8 October 2009. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
  2. ^ "Anna Valentine - Biography". HELLO!. 8 October 2009. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  3. ^ "About Anna Valentine". Official Website. Archived from the original on 20 February 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
  4. ^ Clare Coulson (26 October 2005). "The label that transformed a Duchess". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 7 November 2014. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
  5. ^ "Fashionistas praise Camilla style". BBC. 10 April 2005. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
  6. ^ "A grand gathering of gowns Designer dresses, and the power women in them, had a ball at the Academy gala". Philadelphia Daily News. 30 January 2007. Archived from the original on 15 December 2014. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
  7. ^ "The sainted Valentine". The Daily Telegraph. 8 July 2007. Archived from the original on 7 November 2014. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
  8. ^ "Royal wedding: Queen wears primrose as Duchess of Cornwall selects champagne silk dress". The Daily Telegraph. 29 April 2011. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
  9. ^ "Camilla's Royal Wedding Dress: Anna Valentine". HuffPost. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
  10. ^ "Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall attend Battle of Britain service". london24.com. Archived from the original on 7 November 2014. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
  11. ^ "The Diary: Duchess gets a dressing down". The New Zealand Herald. 14 November 2012. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
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