Jonathan Saunders, shown here on the left, was born in Glasgow, Scotland, U.K. in 1978. He studied at Central St. Martin's College in London, graduating in 2000.

It was thanks to the London Printworks Trust (where Jonathan also teaches) that his debut catwalk collection got under way in February 2003 at the MotoFashion East event in London.

He showed cape and cocoon dresses, jersey pencil skirts and tiered tunics - all ablaze with graphic prints in rich peacock blue, burn orange, jade and grey. He said he was inspired by Transformers cartoons, Aboriginal art and Avedon photographs. Here on the right is an example of his dresses.

Saunders is also working for many of the leading designers, he made a contribution to Alexander McQueen's stunning bird-of-paradise prints last summer and he consults for both Pucci and Chloe.

Spring/Summer 2004

His own Spring/Summer 2004 collection was shown during London fashion week in September 2003 and an outfit from the show is pictured on the left.

Saunder's zingy prints and colours, delightful intricately engineered patterns and lithe shaped garments are going to take him far.

In January 2004 it was announced that Saunders will receive New Generation sponsorship for his Autumn/Winter 2004 collection to be shown during London Fashion week in February 2004.

Autumn/Winter 2004

The Autumn/Winter collection was shown in London during Fashion Week in February 2004. Jonathan's fabulous prints are now very well-known, and his show was eagerly awaited. He added very fine tailoring also. All his bright colours were balanced with black and cream and he added slithers of metallics and trans-colours by Swarovski. The Pucci-style prints were more asymmetric than in earlier seasons, and mirrored the contours of the body. Wool jersey figure-hugging dresses, were most attractive. He is a textile maestro.

Spring/Summer 2005

During London Fashion Week in September 2004, Jonathan Saunders showed his collection for next Spring. An outfit from the show is shown on the left.

Print and pattern are one of Saunders' strengths but instead of sweet florals, he played with graphics, using straight lines against curves of the body, mixing black and white, and neutral colours that appear to drip like wet paint. This is a designer who has exceptional skill with prints which can be absorbed into wearable clothes.

Autumn/Winter 2005

The Autumn/Winter collection was shown during London Fashion Week in February 2005. The master of prints, Jonathan showed clinging jersey dresses and reinterpreted his creations with softer Aboriginal style prints and swirling brush strokes. His explosions of primary colours kept the audience on their toes. He added a parade of necklaces fashioned out of knotted jersey, and leather belts to cinch in waists. Chunky square black bracelets marched up the models' arms.

Spring/Summer 2006
London Fashion Week

Jonathan Saunders presented his Spring/Summer 2006 collection during London Fashion Week in September 2005. A beautiful plaited gown from the collection is shown on the left.