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Tamara Ralph
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Born
Tamara Miguel Ralph

(1981-11-29) 29 November 1981 (age 42)
Sydney, Australia
EducationCaringbah High School
Whitehouse Institute of Design
OccupationCreative Director & Co-founder
EmployerTamara Ralph
Websitetamararalph.com

Tamara Ralph (born 29 November 1981) is an Australian fashion designer who is the former Creative Director and co-founder of Ralph & Russo.[1]

Tamara Ralph, who is fourth-generation couturier and one of only three female creative directors to be invited to show during Paris’s coveted couture schedule is recognized as the founder of the luxury couture brand "Tamara Ralph". Renowned for her unwavering commitment to craftsmanship and innovation, Ralph's designs epitomize luxury and elegance. Her entrepreneurial journey, chronicled in various interviews, underscores her profound influence and contribution to the fashion industry.[2][3][4][5]

Early life and education

Ralph was born on 29 November 1981 in the Sutherland Shire[6] and is the fourth generation in her family to work in couture and fashion design.[7] After graduating from the Whitehouse Institute of Design in Melbourne, Australia, Ralph moved to London in hopes of breaking into the fashion industry.[8]

Career

In 2010, she founded a fashion house, Ralph & Russo with Michael Russo in Mayfair, London.[9] The fashion house focused on the city's rich history of couture fashion houses.[10] As a creative director, Ralph has designed high end clothing and accessories for celebrities including, Beyoncé,[11] Rihanna,[12] Angelina Jolie,[13] Aishwarya Rai, Priyanka Chopra, Bella Hadid,[14] and others.[15] Ralph extended her craftsmanship and savoir faire to architecture by designing the bespoke interior of Ralph & Russo boutiques.[16]

Ralph collaborated with several other labels including Audemars Piguet,[17][18] Disney,[19] Linda Farrow,[20] and others on different occasions. She has also designed Meghan Markle’s engagement dress for her marriage to Prince Harry.[21]

She became the first female Creative Director from the UK in nearly 100 years deemed eligible to show during Paris Haute Couture week.[22] She has been recognised by Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar for her achievements, together with her inclusion into fashion publications such as Fortune magazine's 40 under 40 list, the BOF 500 [23][24][25][26] and in 2016 was awarded the "Outstanding Achievement Award" at the Walpole British Luxury Awards.[27][28] She often appears at charity events and helped with 2019–20 Australian bushfire charity event[29] and ‘To India, With Love’.[29]

In May 2021, Ralph left Ralph & Russo and announced that she will be starting her own brand.[1]

Tamara Ralph, leveraging her expertise from Ralph & Russo, launched her eponymous brand, Tamara Ralph, marking a significant milestone in luxury fashion. Her debut couture collection in Paris garnered widespread acclaim for its exquisite craftsmanship and innovative designs. Subsequent collections, including the Spring/Summer 2024 Couture, further solidify her reputation for creating breathtaking, avant-garde pieces that redefine couture aesthetics.[30][31][32][33][34]

Audemars Piguet collaborated with fashion designer Tamara Ralph to unveil the Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon Limited Edition at the Spring/Summer 2024 Fashion Week. Crafted from 18-carat pink gold adorned with frosted gold, the watch embodies Ralph's signature style of bold femininity and textured detail.[35][36][37][38][39][40]

Personal life

Ralph was previously in a relationship with her business partner Michael Russo.[41][42] Since 2020, Ralph has been in a relationship with British-Indian businessman Bhanu Choudhrie. They have one child together, who was born in 2021.[43]

References

  1. ^ a b "Ralph & Russo rescue in doubt as Tamara Ralph leaves". FashionNetwork.com. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
  2. ^ "Tamara Ralph Returns to Paris Couture, Begins a New Career Chapter". ca.style.yahoo.com. 30 June 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Meghan Markle's engagement dress designer, Tamara Ralph, on the launch of her new label". Harper's BAZAAR. 15 September 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Tamara Ralph's Couture Comeback". The Business of Fashion. 30 June 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  5. ^ Mui, Cherry. "Tamara Ralph, the designer who had dressed Beyoncé, Meghan Markle, Angelina Jolie and Fan Bingbing, on staging a fashion comeback". Tatler Asia. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  6. ^ Kolimar, Eva (18 May 2018). "Royal wedding: Sutherland's Tamara Ralph of Ralph & Russo top pick to dress Meghan Markle". Illawarra Mercury. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
  7. ^ "Pieces of Me: Tamara Ralph of Ralph & Russo on Home Comforts and Spiritual Healing". Vogue Arabia. 18 May 2020. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  8. ^ Hougaz, Laura (2019). Entrepreneurs Creating Educational Innovation: Case Studies From Australia. Springer Nature. p. 115. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
  9. ^ Jackson, Laura (8 December 2008). "Ralph & Russo". Drapers. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  10. ^ Mair, Avril (12 March 2018). "Fantasy made real: Bazaar meets Tamara Ralph and Michael Russo". Harper's BAZAAR. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  11. ^ Overman, Melissa (28 November 2014). "Aussie designer Tamara Ralph is taking the fashion world by storm". news.com.au. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  12. ^ "Rihanna Shines Bright at the Diamond Ball". Vogue. 15 September 2017. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  13. ^ Newbold, Alice. "Angelina Jolie Shines In Ralph & Russo's Opulent Couture At London's Maleficent Premiere". British Vogue. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  14. ^ Alex, Ella (15 August 2017). "Why you should be excited about Ralph & Russo's debut ready-to-wear collection". Harper's BAZAAR. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  15. ^ "Angelina Jolie, Aishwarya Rai to Priyanka Chopra: Celebs who SIZZLED in Designer of the week: Ralph and Russo | PINKVILLA". www.pinkvilla.com. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  16. ^ "Ralph & Russo opens new store in Monaco, Monte Carlo". Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  17. ^ "Audemars Piguet X Ralph & Russo: A Luxury Dream Team". About Her. 4 September 2020. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  18. ^ "Love for craftsmanship underscores Audemars Piguet and Ralph & Russo's new collab, with watch finishes that mimic embroidery and designs for smaller wrists". The Hindu. 20 March 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  19. ^ McDermott, Kerry. "Ralph & Russo Spent Almost 700 Hours Creating A Custom Gown For Maleficent". British Vogue. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  20. ^ Wightman-Stone, Danielle (16 February 2021). "Ralph and Russo adds sunglasses with Linda Farrow". FashionUnited. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  21. ^ "Everything to Know About Ralph & Russo, Meghan Markle's Reported Wedding Dress Designer | Entertainment Tonight". www.etonline.com. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  22. ^ "UK’s first Paris fashion coup for a century" The Sunday Times, Retrieved 2 December 2013.
  23. ^ "British Couture Comes to Harrods", Vogue UK, Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  24. ^ "Midas Touch: Bazaar Meets Ralph & Russo", Harper’s Bazaar, Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  25. ^ "40 Under 40 2013", Fortune, Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  26. ^ "#BOF500 2016: Tamara Ralph and Michael Russo", Business of Fashion, Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  27. ^ "Fantasy made real: Bazaar meets Tamara Ralph and Michael Russo", Harpers Bazaar, Retrieved 19 January 2018
  28. ^ "Michael Russo Lays Out Ralph & Russo’s Big Brand Ambitions", WWD, Retrieved 19 January 2018
  29. ^ a b Kamath, Akanksha. "Vogue India and the Natasha and Adar Poonawalla Foundation present 'To India, With Love'". Vogue India. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  30. ^ Portee, Allyson. "A First: The Tamara Ralph Couture Collection Unveils Its Inaugural Collection In Paris". Forbes. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  31. ^ Staff, W. W. D. (3 July 2023). "Tamara Ralph Couture Fall 2023". WWD. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  32. ^ "Tamara Ralph's Grandiose Return to Paris - Elle India". 29 September 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  33. ^ "Designer Tamara Ralph takes Vogue Scandinavia behind-the-scenes of her second Haute Couture collection". Vogue Scandinavia. 28 January 2024. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  34. ^ Benjamin, Mark (15 February 2024). "Tamara Ralph Presents an Illustrious Spring/Summer 2024 Couture Collection". Rain. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  35. ^ Catellier, Matthew. "Introducing The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon Tamara Ralph". Forbes. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  36. ^ "Audemars Piguet Taps Tamara Ralph for a Couture-Inspired Royal Oak Concept". Hypebeast. 22 January 2024. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  37. ^ Ng, Gordon (18 March 2024). "Tamara Ralph on her collaboration with Audemars Piguet". Vogue Singapore. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  38. ^ "Audemars Piguet & Tamara Ralph Create a Watch Fit for Couture Week". W Magazine. 20 February 2024. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  39. ^ "Tamara Ralph Designs Limited Edition Audemars Piguet Timepiece". Prestigeonline. 24 January 2024. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  40. ^ "Designer Tamara Ralph Puts Audemars Piguet on the Runway at Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris". Worldtempus. 22 January 2024. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  41. ^ Paton, Elizabeth (25 February 2021). "When the Romance Ends, but the Brand Goes On". The New York Times. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
  42. ^ "For Tamara Ralph and Michael Russo, the show must go on: Amid redesigned relationship, the brand stays strong". Firstpost. 1 March 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
  43. ^ Paton, Elizabeth (25 February 2021). "When the Romance Ends, but the Brand Goes On". New York Times. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
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