Raffaele Ascione is a London-based fashion designer. He began his fashion career in Ireland back in 2003 where he completed a two-year course at LSC, Limerick. He went on to complete his BA at UCA, Rochester in 2008. Upon graduation, Raffaele was head-hunted by Max Mara and spent a year in Milan designing across various different lines for the fashion house. Raffaele has also worked with Gareth Pugh and completed recent commissions for Lady Gaga, Jessie J, POP Magazine and The Uniform Project.
Illustration is a crucial part of Raffale's working process. He has exhibited his work in two solo shows and one group show in Frankfurt and London. His commissioned work has also been published throughout the UK and Europe and is also housed in the private collection of the Prada group.
Raffaele has recently completed his MA at Central Saint Martins in Womenswear, showcasing his latest collection at London Fashion Week, A/W 2011. This collection has been shot by numerous leading industry periodicals, such as Vogue Turkey, Self Service, BStore Magazine and PIG.
In February 2012 he presented his first Solo Show at London fashion week, which received positive and successful results.
